The R-3 Residential District is intended to accommodate single-family residential development at a density equivalent to the R-2 District. This District also provides, however, for the construction of two-family residences, and single-family residences upon lots of narrower width upon special use review.

(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78.)

   (a)   The following uses are generally permitted uses in the R-3 District:

      (1)   Single-family dwellings.

      (2)   Home occupations subject to the standards of Chapter 1296.

      (3)   Accessory buildings incidental to the principal use which do not include any activity conducted as a business.

      (4)   Family day care home, Type B.

(Ord. 3272. Passed 5-18-82; Ord. 4189. Passed 4-18-89.)

   (b)   The following special uses are subject to review in accordance with Chapter 1294:

      (1)   All special uses permitted as such within the R-2 District.

      (2)   Single-family dwellings on lots of 70-foot widths.

      (3)   Two-family dwellings.

(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78; Ord. 6869. Passed 2-16-21.)

   (a)   Lot requirements in the R-3 District are as follows:

      (1)   Minimum lot area.

         A.   Single-family dwellings         8,000   square feet

         B.   Single-family dwellings (special use)      7,000   square feet

         C.   Two-family dwellings (special use)      9,000   square feet

      (2)   Minimum lot frontage.

         A.   Single-family dwellings         80 feet

         B.   Single-family dwellings (special use)    70 feet

         C.   Two-family dwellings (special use)      80 feet

   (b)   Special uses shall comply with all pertinent development standards contained in Chapter 1296.

   (c)   Lots fronting upon streets whose gradient is four percent or more shall comply with minimum lot widths as established by the Planning Commission following review and recommendation by the City Engineer.

(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78.)

   (a)   Yard requirements in the R-3 District are as follows:

      (1)   Minimum front yard depth         25   feet

      (2)   Minimum rear yard depth         40   feet

      (3)   Minimum side yard width on each side   10 feet on each side, plus one foot for each two feet by which the building exceeds fifteen feet in height.

   (b)   Special uses shall comply with all pertinent development standards contained in Chapter 1296.

(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78.)

Structural requirements in the R-3 District are as follows:

   (a)   Maximum building height      35 feet

   (b)   Minimum floor area:

      (1)   Single-family dwellings, lot size, 8,000 square feet; building size, 1,200 square feet.

      (2)   Single-family dwellings, lot size, 7,000 square feet; building size, 1,000 square feet (special use).

      (3)   Two-family dwellings, 1,000 square feet each unit.

(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78; Ord. 4038. Passed 5-3-88.)   

   See Chapter 1292 for off-street parking and loading space requirements.

(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78.)

   See Chapter 1293 for size and location of permitted signs.

(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78.)