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Ledgeview City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

R-3 Multiple-Family District

§ 135-55 Applicability of regulations.

The following regulations shall apply in R-3 Districts.

§ 135-56 Permitted uses.

[Amended 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-008]
Permitted uses shall be as defined in Table 5: Land Use Regulations and Matrix of Land Uses.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 135-57 through § 135-58. (Reserved) [1]

[1]
Editor's Note: Former §§ 135-57, Permitted accessory uses, and 135-58, Conditional uses, were repealed 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-008.

§ 135-59 Lot requirements.

Lot requirements are as follows:
A. 
Multiple-family dwelling, area:
(1) 
Three-family: 16,000 square feet.
(2) 
Four-family: 18,000 square feet.
(3) 
Five-family: 22,400 square feet and 4,400 additional square feet per dwelling unit beyond the initial four units.
B. 
Zoning lot frontage: 100 feet minimum. Such minimum lot frontage may be measured at the building setback line if said lot is located on the outer radius of a street, such as a cul-de-sac. In no case shall the lot frontage measured at the right-of-way line of a cul-de-sac or curved street be less than 85 feet.
C. 
Lot width: 100 feet minimum.
D. 
Green space requirement. Impervious areas, including buildings, accessory buildings (including garages), patios, walkways, and parking areas shall cover no more than 50% of the total lot area.
[Amended 12-19-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-012]

§ 135-60 Height regulations.

Height regulations shall be as follows:
A. 
All structures: 35 feet maximum, except as provided § 135-13, Height regulations.

§ 135-61 Building setbacks.

Building setbacks shall be as follows:
A. 
Lots with curb and gutter.
Building Setback (in feet)*
Principal Structure
Accessory Building
Front yard
30 minimum from right-of-way
30 minimum from right-of-way
Side yard
10 minimum each side
10 minimum
Rear yard
25 minimum
10 minimum
Corner side
30 minimum from right-of-way
30 minimum from right-of-way
NOTES:
*
Exception: In the case of a corner lot, the rear lot line building setback for open (nonroofed) decks and swimming pools shall be reduced from 25 feet to 15 feet.
B. 
Lots without curb and gutter.
Building Setback (in feet)
Principal Structure
Accessory Building
Front yard
35 minimum from right-of-way
35 minimum from right-of-way
Corner side
35 minimum from right-of-way
35 minimum from right-of-way

§ 135-62 Building size.

A. 
A multifamily building must contain the following minimum floor area:
Number of Bedrooms
Minimum Floor Area
(square feet)
1
750
2
850
3 or more
1,000, plus 200 for each additional bedroom over 3
B. 
In addition to such main building, the premises must include a one-car or more enclosed garage, either attached or detached to such main building for each unit.

§ 135-63 Accessory buildings.

A. 
Accessory uses shall conform to district requirements and those set forth in § 135-11, Building and use restrictions.
B. 
Accessory buildings, not including detached garages, shall not exceed 900 square feet in size or 30% of buildable rear yard.

§ 135-65 Parking.

Parking shall conform to the requirements as set forth in Article XXI, Parking Requirements.

§ 135-66 Number of structures.

A. 
Only one principal structure shall be located on a lot.
B. 
Only one accessory building or structure shall be located on a lot, except that a swimming pool or deck not attached to the main structure by use of a deck shall not be considered in the count.
C. 
Accessory buildings shall not be established, nor shall construction begin on any accessory building, prior to the establishment of the principal structure.
D. 
Buildings shall be kept in good repair and structurally sound. Outside appearance shall be maintained in accordance with originally approved appearance and design.