Kearney City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIII
"R-4" High-Density Residential District
Section 405.365 Purpose.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
This district is intended to allow the highest density residential neighborhood and incorporate some commercial opportunities that create mixed walkable neighborhoods.
Section 405.370 Permitted Uses.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
A.
Duplex.
B.
Town house.
C.
Multiplex.
D.
Multi-family apartment.
E.
Cluster housing.
F.
Open space.
G.
Parks.
H.
Community garden.
I.
Bed and breakfast home or inn.
J.
Places of religious worship.
K.
Personal improvement services.
L.
Personal services.
M.
Group home (Type A).
N.
Group home (Type B).
O.
Family child care home.
P.
Adult day care home.
Q.
Assisted living facility.
R.
Nursing home.
S.
Primary education facilities.
T.
Secondary education facilities.
Section 405.375 Conditional Uses.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
A.
Congregate care facility.
B.
Government offices.
C.
College/university facilities.
D.
Community recreation.
E.
Nursery school.
F.
Child care center.
G.
Group child care home.
H.
Public utilities and facilities.
I.
Maintenance and service facilities.
J.
Public safety facilities.
K.
Cultural facilities.
L.
Hospice care facilities.
M.
General office.
N.
Private club.
O.
Athletic and exercise facilities.
P.
Food sales (general).
Q.
Food sales (limited).
R.
Food sales (convenience).
S.
Funeral services.
T.
Retail services (general).
U.
Retail services (permitted).
V.
Boarding house or lodging house.
W.
Personal improvement services.
X.
Personal services.
Y.
Restaurant (fast-food).
Z.
Restaurant (limited).
AA.
Restaurant (general).
AB.
Bar/tavern/cocktail lounge.
AC.
Recreation services (indoor).
AD.
Telecommunication facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 405.705(F).
AE.
Wind energy conversion systems.
AF.
Surface parking.
AG.
Parking structures.
Section 405.380 Development Regulations.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1611-2025, 2-18-2025]
Table 6 "R-4" High-Density Residential District Site and Building Development Regulations | |
|---|---|
Site Planning | |
Maximum density | 36 dwelling units per acre (gross) |
Minimum lot area | 4,000 square feet 6,000 square feet for 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 | 60 feet |
Section 405.385 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.
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-4" District.
C.
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.