Itasca City Zoning Code
§ 7.02
RESIDENCE DISTRICT PROVISION.
Unless otherwise provided in the regulation of this Ordinance, the following provision shall apply only in the R-3 General Residence District.
Conversion: In all R-3 General Residence Districts, conversion of existing residential buildings shall be governed by the following:
1. The quotient secured by dividing the floor area of all dwelling units on a zoning lot by the number of dwelling units on such lot shall not be less that five hundred (500) square feet.
2. No existing residential use shall be so converted as to conflict with, or further conflict, with the requirements in “1” above.
3. Where applicable, an efficiency dwelling unit or a lodging room may be considered as 0.75 of a dwelling unit in determining compliance with “1” above.
Bonus Incentives: The following bonus incentives apply to properties in the R-2 and R-3 Residence Districts, provided that such properties are located within a ½ mile radius of the Metra station and contribute to the overall character of the surrounding area. For properties beyond a ½ mile radius of the Metra station, the following bonuses may apply at the discretion of the village.
1. Porch Bonus:
a. The first two hundred (200) square feet of any porch located in the front or corner side yard that maintains all required minimum setbacks shall not be counted towards the calculation of maximum Lot Coverage or maximum allowable floor area under this section.
b. Lots of Record: On any single lot or parcel of land which was of record at the time of adoption of this Ordinance that does not meet the requirements for minimum lot width or area, the first one hundred seventy-five (175) square feet of any porch located in the front or corner side yard that maintains all requirement minimum setbacks shall not be counted towards the calculation of maximum Lot Coverage or maximum allowable floor area under this section.
2. Detached Garage Bonus:
a. The first two hundred fifty (250) square feet of any detached garage that maintains all required minimum setbacks shall not be counted towards the calculation of maximum Lot Coverage or maximum allowable floor area under this section.
b. Lots of Record: On any single lot or parcel of land which was of record at the time of adoption of this Ordinance that does not meet the requirements for minimum lot width or area, the first two hundred (200) square feet of any detached garage that maintains all requirement minimum setbacks shall not be counted towards the calculation of maximum Lot Coverage or maximum allowable floor area under this section.
3. Dormer Bonus: The floor area under any dormer that is not more than six (6) feet wide and is set in at least 3-½ feet from the gable end walls; provided the total width of all dormers does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the length of the roof shall not be counted towards the calculation of the maximum allowable Floor Area under this section.
(Ord. 963-97, passed 4-8-97; Am. Ord. 2170-26, passed 3-16-26)