Kearney City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XII
"R-3" Medium-Density Residential District
Section 405.340 Purpose.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
This district is intended to allow a mix of single-family, duplex and multi-family dwellings or provide for new and infill multi-family residential development.
Section 405.345 Permitted Uses.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
A.
Single-family house.
B.
Duplex.
C.
Town house.
D.
Multiplex.
E.
Open space.
F.
Parks.
G.
Community garden.
H.
Bed and breakfast home or inn.
I.
Group home (Type A).
J.
Group home (Type B).
K.
Places of religious worship.
L.
Primary education facilities.
M.
Secondary education facilities.
N.
Family child care home.
O.
Adult day care home.
P.
Multi-family apartment.
Q.
Cluster housing.
Section 405.350 Conditional Uses.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
A.
Assisted living facility.
B.
Nursing home.
C.
Congregate care facility.
D.
Community recreation.
E.
Cultural facilities.
F.
Nursery school.
G.
Child care center.
H.
Group child care home.
I.
Boarding house or lodging house.
J.
Surface parking.
K.
Parking structures.
L.
Hospice care facilities.
M.
Funeral services.
N.
Child care center.
O.
Private club.
P.
Public safety facilities.
Q.
Government offices.
R.
Public utilities and facilities.
S.
Maintenance and service facilities.
T.
Telecommunication Facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 405.705(F).
U.
Wind energy conversion systems.
Section 405.355 Development Regulations.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
Table 5 "R-3" Medium-Density Residential District Site and Building Development Regulations | |
|---|---|
Site Planning | |
Maximum density | 15 dwelling units per acre (gross) |
Minimum lot area | 4,000 square feet 6,000 square feet for single-family and duplex |
Maximum lot coverage | 70% |
Minimum lot dimensions | 40' width x 100' depth 60' width x 100' depth for single-family and duplex |
Parking | View Parking Table[1] |
Building | |
Minimum Setbacks | Front yard - 25 feet Interior side yard - 7.5 feet Rear yard - 25 feet |
Maximum building height | 40 feet |
Section 405.360 Special Regulations.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
A.
Site Plan Required. An application for all permitted and conditional uses, except for single-family and duplex structures, shall include a site plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 405.140, Site Plan Requirements.
B.
Plot Plan Required. An application for single-family or duplex building permit shall include a plot plan of the site to be built. The plot plan shall be sealed by a land surveyor licensed in the State of Missouri. See Section 405.090, Permits, for plot plan submission requirements.
C.
Dwelling Unit Size. The dwelling unit size standards in the "R-2" District for single-family and two-family structures shall apply for similar structures in the "R-3" District.
D.
Lot Split For Duplex. A two-family dwelling unit (duplex) may be divided by a lot split application as separate dwelling units under separate ownership and such ownership shall not constitute a violation of the lot and yard requirements, provided each dwelling unit shall have separate water and sanitary sewer service lines.