The purpose of the R-3, Medium-Density Residential District is to establish low to moderate density residential housing in single-family and two-family residential dwelling units and directly related complementary uses.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-1) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are permitted uses in the R-3 District:

   (A)   Public parks, playgrounds, recreational uses and directly related buildings and structures;

   (B)   Residential facilities, licensed by the state, serving six or fewer persons in a single-family detached dwelling;

   (C)   Single-family detached dwellings; and

   (D)   Two-family dwellings.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-2) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are permitted accessory uses in the R-3 District:

   (A)   Accessory uses, buildings and structures customarily incidental and directly related to the uses allowed as permitted, conditional, interim and administrative permit in this subchapter, subject to applicable regulation of this chapter;

   (B)   Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two individuals per dwelling unit;

   (C)   Daycare facilities serving 12 or fewer persons in a single-family dwelling unit;

   (D)   Fences as regulated by §§ 152.275 through 152.281 of this chapter;

   (E)   Home offices;

   (F)   Keeping of animals subject to §§ 152.315 through 152.319 of this chapter;

   (G)   Play and recreational facilities, accessory to an existing permitted use;

   (H)   Private garages and off-street parking and off-street loading as regulated by §§ 152.255 through 152.264 of this chapter;

   (I)   Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage as regulated by §§ 152.180 through 152.194 of this chapter;

   (J)   Secondary or accessory use antennas as regulated by §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter;

   (K)   Signs as regulated by §§ 152.350 through 152.359 of this chapter; and

   (L)   Tool houses, sheds and other structures for the storage of domestic supplies and equipment.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-3) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are conditional uses in an R-3 District and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.070 through 152.074 of this chapter:

   (A)   Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 35kV and up to 100kV, provided that the applicable provisions of §§ 152.385 through 152.389 of this chapter are determined to be satisfied;

   (B)   Government buildings and public related utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the city, provided that when abutting a residential use or a residential use district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with § 152.279 of this chapter;

   (C)   Personal wireless service antennas not located on a public structure or existing tower, provided that the applicable provisions of §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter are determined to be satisfied; and

   (D)   Planned unit development residential, townhomes and quadraminiums as regulated in §§ 152.150 through 152.153 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-4) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following are interim uses in an R-3 District and require an interim use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.085 through 152.089 of this chapter:

   (A)   Satellite TVROs greater than one meter in diameter as regulated by §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter; and

   (B)   Special home occupations, as regulated by §§ 152.295 through 152.300 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-5) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   Subject to applicable provisions of this chapter, the following uses are allowed by administrative permit in an R-3 District based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by §§ 152.115 through 152.118 of this chapter:

   (A)   Essential services, except transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 35kV and up to 100kV, as regulated by §§ 152.385 through 152.389 of this chapter;

   (B)   Home occupations, as regulated by §§ 152.295 through 152.300 of this chapter;

   (C)   Model homes as regulated by §§ 152.205 through 152.216 of this chapter;

   (D)   Personal wireless service antennas located upon a public or quasi-public structure or existing tower as regulated by §§ 152.330 through 152.337 of this chapter; and

   (E)   Temporary structures as regulated by §§ 152.205 through 152.216 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-6) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-3 District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter.

 

(Prior Code, § 11-55-7) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006; Ord. 271, passed 3-15-2007)

   The following building requirements shall be observed in an R-3 District.

   (A)   All residences shall be limited to a maximum height of two and one-half stories or 35 feet.

   (B)   Dwelling unit floor area shall be governed by § 152.210 of this chapter.

   (C)   Accessory structures shall be governed by §§ 152.230 through 152.241 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-8) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-3 District governing common areas.

   (A)   Ownership. All common areas within an R-3 development including, but not limited to, open space, wetlands, greenways, drainage ponds, driveways, private drives, parking areas, play areas and the like shall be owned in one of the following manners:

      (1)   Condominium ownership pursuant to M.S. § 515A.1-106, as it may be amended from time to time; and

      (2)   Townhome and quadraminium subdivision common areas shall be owned by the owners of each unit lot, with each owner of a unit having an equal and undivided interest in the common area.

   (B)   Homeowners' association. A homeowners' association shall be established for all quadraminium, three- and four-plex multiple-family and townhome developments within the R-3 District, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and shall be responsible for all exterior building maintenance, approval of any exterior architectural modifications, landscaping, snow clearing and regular maintenance of private driveways and other areas owned in common when there is more than one individual property owner having interest within the development.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-9) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)

   (A)   Unit size. The size of dwelling units shall comply with the minimums established in § 152.210 of this chapter.

   (B)   Unit width. The minimum width of a dwelling unit within the R-3 District shall be 24 feet.

   (C)   Unit construction.

      (1)   Subdivision requests. Building elevations and floor plans shall be furnished with subdivision requests illustrating exterior building material and colors to demonstrate compliance with §§ 152.205 through 152.216 of this chapter. Building floor plans shall identify the interior storage space within each unit.

      (2)   Decks or porches. Provision shall be made for possible decks, porches or additions as part of the initial dwelling unit building plans. The unit lot shall be configured and sized to include decks or porches.

      (3)   Minimum overhang. In case of gable roof, a minimum 18-inch roof overhang or soffit shall be required for all residential structures.

      (4)   Exterior building finish. The exterior of townhome dwelling units shall include a variation in building materials which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of the structure facing the public right-of-way to create an architecturally balanced appearance. A minimum of 25% of the area of all building facades of a structure shall have an exterior finish of brick, stucco and/or natural or artificial stone.

   (D)   Garages.

      (1)   Each dwelling unit shall include an attached garage that shall comply with the following minimum size standards.

 

 

      (2)   Garages shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width.

   (E)   Outside storage. Outside storage shall be allowed only in designated areas which are screened in accordance with § 152.279 of this chapter and under the ownership of the property owners' association subject to other applicable provisions of this chapter.

   (F)   Utilities.

      (1)   Underground or exterior service. All utilities serving an R-3 subdivision, including telephone, electricity, gas and telecable shall be installed underground. Exterior utility meters and/or fixtures shall be located in interior side or rear yards when possible and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.

      (2)   Public utility service. Separate public utility services shall be provided to each unit unless exempted by the City Engineer.

      (3)   Water connection. Individual unit shut-off valves shall be provided.

      (4)   Sewer connection. Where more than one unit is served by a sanitary sewer service, all maintenance and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the property owners' association or owners.

   (G)   Streets. All streets shall be public and shall comply with the design standards and specifications as governed by the city's subdivision regulations.

   (H)   Drives.

      (1)   Dead-end private driveways shall serve a maximum of two structures or six units per side.

      (2)   Private drives shall be under the ownership and control of the property owners' association who shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of surfacing. The association shall maintain a capital improvement program for the driveways under its ownership.

      (3)   Provisions for adequate turnaround shall be made at the terminus of all private drives.

      (4)   Private drives shall include plans and areas for snow storage.

   (I)   Guest parking. At minimum, one-half of guest parking spaces per unit shall be provided in an off-street parking lot or private drive. The design of the off-street parking lot shall conform to requirements of §§ 152.255 through 152.264 of this chapter.

   (J)   Landscaping/screening and lighting. Detailed landscaping/screening and lighting plans shall be provided and implemented pursuant to §§ 152.180 through 152.194 and 152.275 through 152.281 of this chapter.

   (K)   Open space/recreational use. In addition to the park dedication requirements stipulated by the city's subdivision regulations, a minimum of 10% of the gross development project area shall be in usable open space and recreational use for the project residents. These areas shall be specifically designed for both the active and passive use by the project residents and may include swimming pools, trails, nature areas, tot lots, exercise equipment, saunas and the like. The areas and facilities shall be private, except in those cases where the city agrees to assume responsibility for all or a portion of the recreational space.

   (L)   Irrigation. All pervious landscaped areas shall be irrigated subject to plan submission, review and approval by the City Engineer.

(Prior Code, § 11-55-10) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)