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Lander City Zoning Code

4-12-5 District Regulations

Multi-Family Residential District R-5

  1. Intent. This district is intended to provide for a compatible mixture of single and multi-family dwellings at a density higher than that for single and two family districts alone, plus the accessory public and semi-private uses offering services to the surrounding area.
  2. Permitted Uses. The following uses may be operated as permitted uses in the district:
    1. single family detached dwellings;
    2. two-family dwellings;
    3. multi-family dwellings;
    4. churches;
    5. public or private elementary or secondary schools;
    6. public park, playground and other public recreational facilities;
    7. office space for a single user;
    8. family day care home;
    9. professional structures;
  3. Conditional Uses:
    1. Childcare;
    2. Foster care;
    3. clinics and nursing homes;
    4. motels;
    5. related uses of a similar type as approved by the Board of Adjustment;
    6. recreational vehicle and campground district; (see district regulations 4-14-1.)
    7. home business.
    8. bed and breakfast/short-term rental;
    9. restaurant;
    10. civic or community center;
    11. mortuary/crematory
  4. Restrictions on use - Uses shall be subject to the following restrictions and limitations to preserve and enhance desirable neighborhood qualities:
    1. Multiple Uses. Any number of permitted uses may be allowed on a single lot/development pad provided the specific use of some lots/development pads or structures may be limited based on access, parking limitations, or potential impacts to adjacent residential uses.
    2. Storage Uses. Storage shall be limited to accessory storage of commodities sold at retail on the premises. All storage shall be completely enclosed within a structure unless otherwise approved by the planning commission. No commercial storage facility will be allowed.
    3. Walls/Fences Between differing Use Districts. A six-foot-high solid wall/fence/screening or other approved buffer shall be constructed and maintained on all property lines which abut a residential use or zone district unless the property is separated from the residential use or zone district by a public road or alley. Walls or fences may be required to be set back from streets and alleys so as not to obstruct views.
    4. Hours of Operation. No business shall be open to the public between the hours of ten p.m. and seven a.m. without a conditional use permit.
    5. Uses in Structures. All uses shall be operated primarily within an enclosed structure. Limited seasonal outdoor displays and sales may be permitted if approved in the site plan review or by the Planning Commission.
    6. Loading Areas Screened. All loading areas shall be screened from public view or from view from any adjacent residential use or zone district by a maintained wall or screened fence not to exceed ten feet in height.
  5. Permitted Accessory Uses. Any use which complies with all of the conditions set forth under Section 4-11-8 may be operated as an accessory use to permitted use.
  6. Minimum Area of Lot.
    1. The lot on which there is erected a detached single family dwelling, manufactured home or other permitted use of the district shall contain an area not less than 3,750 square feet.
    2. The lot on which there is erected a two-family dwelling shall contain an area not less than 3,750 square feet.
    3. The lot on which there is erected a multi-family dwelling shall contain an area not less than 1,250 square feet per dwelling unit and not less than 3,750 square feet in total.
  7. Minimum Width of Lot: 50 feet from front setback line.
  8. Minimum Setback Requirements for Principle Structures:
    1. front yard: shall be 12 feet or within deeded property and shall be no closer than the setback;
    2. side yard: 5 feet; except that there shall be no side yard set back for the common wall side yard of a two-family dwelling, where each living unit, and ½ the land upon which the two-family dwelling is located, are sold separately, provided that the following criteria are met on each family dwelling:
      1. all provisions of the Uniform Structure Code and Uniform Fire Code are complied with, including but not limited to, an appropriate fire wall; and
      2. each family dwelling unit is served by a separate water and sewer line.
    3. rear yard: 10 feet or 20% of lot depth, whichever is smaller;
    4. side yard on flanking street on corner lot: shall be 12 feet or within deeded property and shall be no closer than the setback; (City Code Section 4-11-9 must also be met)
  9. Maximum Number of Structures Containing Permitted Use per Lot: two per lot or as otherwise provided herein.
  10. Maximum Height of Principle Structures: Three stories, not to exceed 40 feet.
  11. Maximum Lot Coverage: 60%.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1023 on 3/14/2000
Amended by Ord. 1152 on 1/13/2009
Amended by Ord. 1198 on 10/27/2015
Amended by Ord. 1236 on 11/10/2020

1023

1152

1198

1236