Findlay City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1123
R-3 Single Family High Density Residential District
1123.01 INTENT.
The R-3 Single Family Districts are intended to bring older neighborhoods into conformance with zoning regulations. The intent is to provide an environment of predominantly higher density, single-family, detached dwellings, along with other residentially related facilities which serve the residents of the district. The R-3 District is designed to provide for the older, smaller lots that are common with older, platted neighborhoods.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1123.02 PERMITTED USE - CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.
(a) Single Family Dwelling.
(b) Accessory Uses.
(c) Daycares (Type B family Day-Care Home).
(d) Public and Private Parks.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1123.03 CONDITIONAL USE REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL.
(a) Cemeteries.
(b) Government Uses.
(c) Home Occupations.
(d) Non-Commercial Recreational Facilities.
(e) Places of Worship.
(f) Public/Private Golf Courses.
(g) Public Swimming Pools.
(h) Restricted Commercial Recreational facilities.
(i) Schools – Public/Private Kindergarten to 12.
(j) Funeral Services.
(k) Group Homes.
(l) Bed and Breakfasts.
(m) Parking Lots.
(n) Emergency Services.
(o) Community Center.
(p) Duplex/Triplex.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1123.04 REQUIRED BUILDING SETBACKS.
(a) Front Yard Setback. Ten feet (10').
(1) Infill Development and Additions.
A. Where one or more lots are improved, the front yard setback shall be the average depth of the front yard setbacks on either side of the lot.
B. Where the lot is a corner lot, the depth of the front yards shall equal the front yard depth of the adjoining lots.
(b) Side Yard Setback. Three feet (3’).
(c) Rear Yard Setback. Fifteen percent (15%) of the lot depth or thirty feet (30’), whichever is less.
(d) Street Side Yard Setback. Ten feet (10').
(e) Overhangs. Overhangs may not encroach into any setbacks by more than two feet (2’). (Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1123.05 LOT REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Minimum Required Lot Size. The minimum lot size is 3,500 square feet.
(b) Minimum Required Lot Frontage. Thirty-five feet (35’).
(c) Maximum Percent of Lot Coverage. No lot shall exceed fifty percent (50%) in coverage for all roofed structures.
(d) Exceptions Include. One accessory building containing fifty square feet (50 sq. ft.) or less per site.
Example 1: A lot in an R-3 District has fifty-five percent (55%) lot coverage. The residents are still able to erect an accessory building of 100 square feet. These are typically the kit sheds available at any home improvement store. The shed will still require a zoning permit.
Example 2: A lot in an R-3 District is 5,000 square feet and has 40% lot coverage (2000 sq. ft). It does not have a garage and owner would like to construct a 600 square foot garage. The owner is limited to 500 square feet before reaching the fifty percent (50%) maximum (2,500 sq. ft). Can the application for an accessory structure add the 100 square foot exemption to the permit? The answer is ‘No’. The 100 sq. ft. exemption is intended to provide for smaller shed type buildings, not as a bonus for larger roofed structures.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1123.06 MINIMUM LIVING AREA.
(a) Single Story Homes. Shall have a minimum 800 square feet of living space.
(b) Two Story Homes. Shall have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of living space.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)
1123.07 HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Primary Structure. Shall not exceed forty feet (40’) above grade.
(b) Accessory Structures. Shall not exceed eighteen feet (18’) above grade.
(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)