The intent of the "R-4" District is to provide for single-family detached and attached residential development at a maximum net density of four dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 6(5-6-1), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 377, § 82, 5-24-04)

The following uses are permitted in an "R-4" District:

1. Single-family dwellings.
2. Two-family dwellings.
3. Public and private parks and open space.
4. Group home serving six or fewer persons.
5. State-licensed day care center for 12 or fewer children.
6. Utility services.
7. Temporary real estate office and model home, subject to the requirements of section 20-963.
8. Antennas as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 6(5-6-2), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 259, § 13, 11-12-96)

The following are permitted accessory uses in an "R-4" District:

1. Garage.
2. Storage buildings.
3. Swimming pool.
4. Tennis court.
5. Signs.
6. Home occupations.
7. One dock.
8. Accessory Solar Energy Systems (subject to the requirements of section 20-1093).
9. Attached or Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (subject to the requirements of section 20-974). 

(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 6(5-6-3), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 651, § 12, 12-9-19)

The following are conditional uses in an "R-4" District:

1. Churches.
2. Reserved.
3. Reserved.
4. Reserved.
5. Towers as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 6(5-6-4), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 120, § 4(5), 2-12-90; Ord. No. 259, § 14, 11-12-96)

State law reference(s)—Conditional uses, M.S. § 462.3595.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an "R-4" District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:

1. The minimum lot area is as follows:
   1. For a detached single-family dwelling unit, 15,000 square feet per unit.
   2. For a two-family dwelling, 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
2. The minimum lot frontage is as follows:
   1. For a single-family dwelling, 80 feet.
   2. For a two-family dwelling, 50 feet per dwelling unit.
   3. If the lot fronts on a cul-de-sac the width of the lot at the building setback lines shall be:
      1. In the case of a single-family dwelling, 80 feet.
      2. In the case of a two-family dwelling, 50 feet.
3. The minimum lot depth is 125 feet.
4. The maximum lot coverage for all structures and paved surfaces is 30 percent.
5. The setbacks are as follows:
   1. For front yards, 30 feet.
   2. For rear yards, 30 feet.
   3. For side yards, ten feet.
6. The maximum height is as follows:
   1. For the principal structure, three stories/35 feet.
   2. For accessory structures, one story/15 feet.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 6(5-6-5), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 90, § 2, 3-14-88; Ord. No. 377, § 83, 5-24-04)

The following are interim uses in the "R-4" District:

1. Reserved.
2. Reserved.

(Ord. No. 120, § 3, 2-12-90; Ord. No. 377, § 84, 5-24-04)