The intent of the Multiple-Family Residential District (R-3) is intended to establish and preserve areas containing single-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings. It is intended to provide a wide range of housing types while maintaining a moderate density residential character designed to exclude those uses that are not compatible with residential use but permitting certain nonresidential uses that are of particular convenience to the residents of the district.

   1.   Permitted Principal Uses and Structures.

      A.   Single-family dwellings.

      B.   Two-family dwellings.

      C.   Multiple-family dwellings.

      D.   All uses and structures permitted under R-1 and R-2.

      E.   Mortuary or funeral homes.

      F.   Religious, educational, and nonprofit charitable institutions.

      G.   Private kindergartens and day nurseries.

   2.   Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures.

      A.   All uses and structures permitted under R-1 and R-2.

      B.   Uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use are permitted subject to provisions of Section 165.25.

   3.   Special Exceptions. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-3 District, subject to provisions of Section 165.31(4).

      A.   All exceptions permitted under R-1 and R-2.

   4.   Special Requirements. When ownership of each single-family unit of a two-family dwelling unit is to be separate or divided, the following requirements shall be met:

      A.   The lot or parcel of real estate being divided into two parcels allowing separate ownership thereof must originally meet all of the requirements for uses permitted in an R-3 District.

      B.   A two-family dwelling unit must be inexistence or will be constructed thereon, consisting of two laterally attached dwelling units with each unit having a separate access and separate utilities services including gas, water, sewer and electricity.

      C.   The division of the lot or parcel into two parcels shall be in such a manner as to result in one single-family dwelling unit being located on either side of a common boundary line with the common wall between the two laterally joined single-family dwelling units being on said common boundary line.

      D.   Prior to division of the lot or parcel into two parcels, there shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator of the City two copies of proposed Restrictive and Protective Covenants providing that the owners of each parcel upon division are jointly and severally liable and responsible for the maintenance and repair of the common wall as well as of all other common aspects, including (but not limited to) utilities, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, easements and driveways, all to the point of division. The Zoning Administrator shall, within 15 days, determine whether the proposed Covenants meet the requirements of this paragraph and shall thereupon return one copy of the Covenants to the owners, at which time the owners shall have said Covenants recorded at the Office of the County Recorder. If the Zoning Administrator determines that the proposed Covenants are not satisfactory, the owner shall be notified and submit a further set of proposed Covenants which shall embody any corrections or clarifications deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator.

      E.   The two-family dwelling unit shall, in all other respects, other than the divided ownership thereof, be considered as any other two- family dwelling and shall meet all requirements pertaining thereto.

   5.   Bulk Requirements.

 

 

   A lot of record as of the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance which has less area or width than herein required may be used for any purpose permitted in this district, provided all other provisions of this chapter are met.

   6.   Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Space. All parking and loading areas shall be constructed according to Section 165.25(14) of this chapter. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided in the following required amounts:

      A.   Dwellings – two spaces for each dwelling unit.

      B.   Other uses permitted – same as R-2.