The purpose of the R-5 District is to provide for the development of detached single-family dwellings and limited townhouses, duplexes and triplexes, and to implement the housing policies of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Prior Code, §16.025.000) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

   Permitted uses subject to the requirements of §§ 155.045 through 155.057 of this chapter. Refer to Zoning Code Use Table in § 155.143 of this chapter:

   (A)   Single-family detached dwelling;

   (B)   Duplex dwellings;

   (C)   Triplex dwellings;

   (D)   Townhouse dwellings, subject to §§ 155.485 through 155.487 of this chapter;

   (E)   Accessory dwellings and accessory structures, subject to §§ 155.500 through 155.502 of this chapter;

   (F)   Home occupations, administrative, subject to §§ 155.430 through 155.432 of this chapter;

   (G)   Certified family child care home;

   (H)   Residential home;

   (I)   Manufactured homes on individual lots, subject to §§ 155.515 through 155.518 of this chapter;

   (J)   Short-term rentals subject to § 155.056(F); and

   (K)   Planned Unit Development, subject to §§ 155.610 through 155.614 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 16.025.005) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2- 22-2022; Ord. 487, passed 11-21-2022)

   (A)   Subject to the requirements of §§ 155.045 through 155.057 of this chapter, if applicable, and § 155.180 of this chapter. Refer to § 155.143 of this chapter.

   (B)   The following uses and their accessory structures may be permitted in the R-5 District when authorized by the Planning Commission pursuant to §§ 155.070 through 155.077 of this chapter:

      (1)   Civic/governmental use;

      (2)   Educational facility;

      (3)   Extended care facility / convalescent / nursing home;

      (4)   Home occupations exceeding administrative, subject to §§ 155.430 through 155.432 of this chapter;

      (5)   Manufactured home parks, subject to §§ 155.515 through 155.518 of this chapter;

      (6)   Fraternal lodge;

      (7)   Places of worship; and

      (8)   Utility facilities.

(Prior Code, § 16.025.010) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2- 22-2022; Ord. 487, passed 11-21-2022)

    The following dimensional standards are the minimum requirements for all development in the R-5 District, except for modifications permitted under §§ 155.530 through 155.533 and 155.610 through 155.614 of this chapter.

      (1)   The density of new single-family detached, duplex or triplex developments within the R-5 zoning district shall be between 6.7 and 9.6 dwelling units per net acre, with a target density of 8.0 dwelling units per net acre.

      (2)   The density of duplexes and triplexes shall be calculated based on the underlying lot, such that a duplex or a triplex counts as one dwelling unit for density calculation purposes.

      (3)   Townhouse (attached single-family) developments shall have a maximum density of 14.5 dwelling units per net acre.

      (4)   Mixed density. If a residential development includes more than one housing type, the maximum density of each housing type shall be calculated separately, in compliance with division (A)(1) through (A)(3) above.

      (1)   Single-family detached dwelling: 5,000 square feet minimum per lot;

      (2)   Duplex dwelling: 5,000 square feet minimum per lot;

      (3)   Triplex dwelling: 5,000 square feet minimum per lot;

      (4)   Townhouse dwelling: 3,000 square feet minimum per lot;

      (5)   All other uses: 5,000 square feet minimum per lot; and

      (6)   Lots for single-family detached dwellings created by subdivision plats shall have a maximum lot size of 7,500 square feet and all new subdivisions shall meet the minimum density of the R-5 zoning district.

      (1)   The minimum average lot width for single-family detached dwellings, duplexes and triplexes shall be 40 feet.

      (2)   The minimum average lot depth for single-family detached dwellings, duplexes and triplexes shall be 80 feet.

         (a)   Garage: 20 feet; and

         (b)   All other structures: 15 feet.

         (a)   Street-access lots: ten feet;

         (b)   Alley-access lots: two feet; and

         (c)   Accessory structures and accessory dwellings: five feet.

         (a)   Interior: five feet, except that townhouse dwellings shall have no required interior side yard where attached to another unit; and

         (b)   Adjacent to street: ten feet, plus additional necessary to comply with the standards of § 155.656 of this chapter.

Accessory dwellings and accessory structures shall not exceed 25 feet.

      (6)   Maximum lot/parcel coverage.

         (a)   Single-family detached: 65%;

         (b)   Duplex and triplex: 75%;

         (c)   Townhouse: 80%; and

         (d)   All other uses: 65%.

(Prior Code, §16.025.015) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

   Parking requirements for all uses are specified in §§ 155.670 through 155.676 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, §16.025.020) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

    (A)   (1)   All single-family detached dwellings (site-built, modular and manufactured homes), townhouse dwellings, duplex dwellings and triplex dwellings shall utilize at least two of the following design features to provide visual relief along the street-side frontage of the home:

         (a)   Dormers;

         (b)   Gables;

         (c)   Recessed entries;

         (d)   Covered porch entries;

         (e)   Cupolas;

         (f)   Pillars or posts;

         (g)   Bay or bow windows;

         (h)   Eaves (minimum 6" projection);

         (i)   Offsets on building face or roof (minimums 16");

      (2)   If alternative design features are proposed by an applicant not included in the options above, the applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for approval of the alternative design features.

   (B)   Different home designs in developments (minimums) (as measured by different roof lines window size and placement and/or entrance placement) (reverse designs don't count):

      (1)   Developments less than five: two;

      (2)   Developments less than 12: three;

      (3)   Developments of 12 or greater: four; and

      (4)   Single level homes for developments greater than three: 25% or more.

   (C)   All manufactured homes shall also comply with the requirements of §§ 155.430 through 155.432 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, §16.025.025) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)