The following regulations shall apply in the R3 multiple-family residential zone.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

The R3 district is intended to promote and encourage the establishment and maintenance of a suitable environment for urban residence in areas appropriate, by location and character, for occupancy by low or high density, multi-family dwellings.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

A.

Any use permitted in the R1 single-family residential zone.

B.

Two-family dwellings.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

C.

Multiple-family dwellings when the proposed density is less than eleven (11) units per net acre (excluding areas within overhead utility easements).

(Ord. 874, 8-28-1990, eff. 9-19-1990)

D.

Dwelling groups.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

E.

Temporary subdivision tract offices, if located on the same property as the subdivision. Such use shall be required to comply with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

1.

The unit must be a commercial coach approved by the State of Nevada and the city.

2.

The unit shall be connected to all available utilities, including, but not limited to, public water, sewer and electricity.

3.

The site of the temporary use shall be landscaped in accordance with the provisions of chapter 25 of this title.

4.

Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23 of this title.

5.

a.

The use shall be approved for one year from the date of issuance of a state safety certificate for mobile home installation by the building official or until the lot upon which the unit is placed is sold or developed, or the remainder of the lots in the subdivision are sold, whichever is sooner.

b.

No more than two (2) extensions of the time period may be granted by the building official. Any additional applications for extensions of the time period shall be considered and acted upon by the planning commission under the provisions of subsection 11-5-41 of this chapter as a conditional use.

F.

Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted residential use. Accessory buildings shall be subject to the provisions as set forth in subsection 11-20-2B of this title.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

G.

Community residences for people with disabilities provided: 1) they are located more than six hundred sixty (660) linear feet from the closest existing community residence as measured from front door to front door and 2) the operator or applicant is licensed or certified by the State of Nevada to operate the proposed community residence, has certification from an appropriate national accrediting agency, or has been recognized or sanctioned by congress to operate the proposed community residence.

(Ord. 1422, 11-9-2010, eff. 12-2-2010)

The following uses are subject to a conditional use permit, as provided in chapter 30 of this title:

A.

Public and quasi-public buildings and uses.

B.

Private schools.

C.

Uses of an educational, religious, cultural or public service type, but not including corporation yards, storage or repair yards, warehouses or vocational schools that require mechanical operations.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

D.

Public and private recreational areas and facilities, such as country clubs, golf courses and swimming pools.

E.

Social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations and clubs, except those operated for a profit.

F.

Rest homes.

G.

Boarding or rooming houses.

H.

Multiple-family dwellings with neighborhood type service facilities designed for the use of the inhabitants and not the general public.

(Ord. 874, 8-28-1990, eff. 9-19-1990)

I.

Temporary subdivision tract offices, if not located on the same property as the subdivision for which the office is requested, or if more than two (2) extensions of the time period have been granted by the building official pursuant to the provisions of subsection 11-5-3E of this chapter as a permitted use.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

J.

Multiple-family dwellings when the proposed density is eleven (11) units or greater per net acre (excluding areas within overhead utility easements).

(Ord. 874, 8-28-1990, eff. 9-19-1990)

K.

Community residences for people with disabilities proposed to be located within six hundred sixty (660) linear feet of the closest existing community residence as measured from front door to front door.

L.

Community residences for people with disabilities for which a license or certification by the State of Nevada is not required, for which certification from an appropriate national accrediting agency is not required, or which has not been recognized nor sanctioned by congress.

(Ord. 1422, 11-9-2010, eff. 12-2-2010)

A.

Lot area.

1.

Single-family dwellings: Seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

2.

Two-family dwellings: Eight thousand (8,000) square feet.

3.

Other permitted uses: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

B.

Lot width.

1.

Interior lot: Seventy feet (70').

2.

Corner Lot: Seventy five feet (75').

C.

Lot depth. None shall be less than one hundred feet (100').

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

The minimum lot area for each single-family dwelling shall be seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

B.

The minimum lot area for each dwelling unit in a two-family dwelling shall be four thousand (4,000) square feet.

C.

The minimum lot area for each dwelling unit in a multiple-family dwelling or dwelling group shall be two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet, excluding that area within any overhead utility easement.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

One thousand (1,000) square feet for each single-family dwelling, exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

B.

Eight hundred (800) square feet for each dwelling unit in a two-family dwelling, exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

C.

Six hundred (600) square feet for each dwelling unit in a multiple-family dwelling or dwelling group, exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

A.

Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be fifteen feet (15'). This requirement shall also apply to private streets and shall be measured from the back of the curb or edge of the roadway.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

B.

Side Yard.

1.

Interior lots. There shall be two (2) side yards totaling twenty feet (20') with a six foot (6') minimum on one side.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

2.

Corner lot.

a.

Side yard abutting the street: Fifteen feet (15').

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

b.

Interior side yard: Six feet (6').

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

3.

Exceptions. On any residential lot recorded prior to the effective date of ordinance 841 (March 23, 1988), the minimum side yard setbacks are reduced to the following:

a.

Interior lot: There shall be two (2) side yards totaling twenty feet (20') with a five foot (5') minimum on one side.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

b.

Corner lot:

(1)

Side yard abutting the street: Fifteen feet (15').

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

(2)

Interior side yard: Five feet (5').

(Ord. 912, 1-26-1993, eff. 2-17-1993)

C.

Rear Yard. Twenty feet (20').

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

D.

Additional Setback Information. Additional setback information relating to accessory buildings, uncovered porches, attached patio covers, carports, etc., subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 20 of this title.

(Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

A.

Structure Height. The height of a structure shall not exceed twenty five feet (25').

B.

Number Of Stories. The number of stories in a building shall not exceed two (2) stories.

C.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent (50%) of the lot area.

D.

Distance Between Buildings. The minimum distance between buildings on the same lot shall be twelve feet (12').

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988)

Off street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, 12-6-1995)

Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 24 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, 12-6-1995)

Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 25 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 20 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995)

When a lot has an area, width or depth less than required by this title, and when said lot was held under separate ownership or was of record at the time this title became effective, such lot may be occupied by any use permitted in the zone, subject to the regulations as set forth in chapter 21 of this title.

(Ord. 841, 2-23-1988, eff. 3-23-1988; amd. Ord. 973, 11-14-1995, eff. 12-6-1995; Ord. 991, 11-16-1996, eff. 12-18-1996)

Residential developments of more than one lot or unit shall not have gates across streets, whether the streets are publicly or privately owned and/or maintained. This restriction shall not apply to a secondary street which is designed for emergency vehicle access only, or to areas within the development designed exclusively for storage of recreational vehicles and the like.

(Ord. 1287, 4-11-2006, eff. 5-3-2006)