Glasgow City Zoning Code
R-4, MEDIUM
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 158.135 PURPOSE.
The purpose of the R-4 zoning district is to provide for the establishment of medium density multiple family dwellings which may have a relatively intense concentration of dwelling units served by large open spaces consisting of common areas and recreation facilities, thereby resulting in medium gross densities. The principal use of land may be one or several dwelling types, ranging from single- family to low rise multiple-family dwellings and including two-family dwellings, garden apartments, condominiums and townhouses. This district may function as a buffer or transition between major streets or commercial developments and lower density residential areas.
(1989 Code, § 154.089J) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.136 PERMITTED USES AND STRUCTURES.
(A) In R-4 zones, single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwelling units and assisted living facilities.
(B) Townhomes as provided in § 158.320.
(C) Residential care facilities, as provided in KRS Chapter 100.982 through 100.984, shall be permitted.
(D) Daycare as provided in § 158.351.
(1989 Code, § 154.089K) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2319, passed 11-8-99; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2016-2891, passed 11-28-2016; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.137 CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED BY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
(A) The following uses are conditional uses and require written approval of the Board of Adjustment: churches and other places of worship; parish houses; public libraries; hospitals for human care; nursing homes; assisted living facilities; halfway house; residential treatment program; cemeteries; schools offering general education courses; public parks; and noncommercial public recreational facilities; public utilities; and philanthropic institutions and clubs, except a club the chief activity of which is customarily carried on as a business.
(B) The Board of Adjustment may attach certain conditions to its approval which it feels are necessary to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would locate.
(C) (1) Professional offices, studios or customary home occupations, which shall be those occupations that the Board of Adjustment finds to be non-objectionable in residential areas of the city, conducted within the principal building, but only by a person residing in the dwelling; provided that, tools or instruments used in the pursuance of these occupations are ordinarily found in the home and that not more than 25% of the total floor area in any dwelling unit is devoted to the use.
(2) For the purpose of advertising, one sign (unlighted) not over two square feet in area may be used.
(3) No displays or change in facade such as an unusual building is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a dwelling.
(D) Manufactured home parks with a minimum of five manufactured home spaces may be permitted provided they meet the requirements of § 158.296.
(1989 Code, § 154.089L) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.138 ACCESSORY USES.
Accessory structures or uses customarily incidental to any aforesaid use are permitted in R-4 zones by only under the following conditions:
(A) The taking of boarders or bed and breakfast accommodations or the leasing of rooms by the family resident on the premises provided not more than six rooms are used for such purposes; and (For purposes of advertising, one sign (unlighted) not over two square feet in area, may be used.)
(B) Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease or only the premises on which they are maintained and not over six square feet in area;
(C) No accessory structure may occupy a lot that does not have a principal building located on the lot.
(1989 Code, § 154.089M) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.139 PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.
(A) Short-term rental(s).
(B) All uses and structures not of a nature specifically or provisionally permitted herein are prohibited.
(1989 Code, § 154.089N) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28- 1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018; Am. Ord. 2023-3038, passed 11-13-2023)
§ 158.140 HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.
Within the R-4 zoning district, the following height regulations shall apply.
(A) No building shall exceed three stories or 50 feet in height.
(B) Accessory structures shall not exceed the stories or height of the principal building.
(1989 Code, § 154.089O) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.141 MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS.
(A) All buildings, except unattached accessory structures, shall have the following minimum yard spaces:
Yard Type | Minimum Width |
Front yard | One-half distance of right-of-way, but not less than 35 feet |
Side yard interior | 15 feet |
Rear yard | 25 feet |
(B) Unattached accessory structures shall have the following minimum yard spaces:
Yard Type | Minimum Width |
Side yard | Five feet |
Rear yard | Five feet |
Distance to principal building | Ten feet |
(1989 Code, § 154.089P) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.142 PERMITTED SIGNS.
Within the R-4 district, no advertising signs or billboards other than those specifically permitted under § 158.183 shall be allowed.
(1989 Code, § 154.089Q) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.143 MINIMUM LOT REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Minimum lot areas for the R-4 District are as follows:
Lot Coverage Number of Units | Minimum Lot Area | Building and Parking | Minimum Lot Width |
One | 7,500 square feet | 75% | 75 feet |
Two | 11,000 square feet | 75% | 100 feet |
Three | 14,500 square feet | 75% | 100 feet |
Four | 18,500 square feet | 75% | 100 feet |
*Over four | add 3,000 square feet to the lot area | 75% | 100 feet |
(B) *A maximum density of 20 dwelling units per net acre shall not be exceeded.
(1989 Code, § 154.089R) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2016-2891, passed 11-28-2016; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.144 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
(1989 Code, § 154.089S) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2802, passed 10-22-2012; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.145 FENCING.
Fencing for privacy or security purposes within the R-4 zoning district shall adhere to the following:
(A) Materials for fencing shall be restricted to materials whose intended original use is for providing privacy and/or security. No used materials are to be utilized or re-purposed as fencing including, but not limited to, pallets, metal roofing, tires, barrels, etc.
(B) (1) A fence can be placed directly on a property line(s), with the exception of the front yard property line, which must be a minimum of ten feet from the property line/right-of-way.
(2) A fence may be permitted to be located on the front yard property line provided it is no more than three feet in height and does not intrude into the visibility triangle found in § 158.022.
(Ord. 2023-3038, passed 11-13-2023)