The Residence Districts R-3 are established to provide for uses similar to those of Residence Districts R-2, however at somewhat higher densities. Furthermore, certain additional uses are included for R-3 Districts under the Special Permit procedures. It is contemplated that all residences in these districts shall be served by public water supply and public sewage disposal facilities.

(Ord. 7-5-77)

Permitted uses, buildings, and other structures are listed in the Land Use Table in OHMC 15.10.040.

1. Area Per Dwelling Unit And Lot Dimensions:
   1. For a single-family dwelling, the minimum land area shall be 6,000 square feet and the minimum average width of the lot shall be not less than sixty feet.
   2. For a two-family dwelling, the minimum land area shall be 9,000 square and the minimum average width of the lot shall not be less than seventy-five feet or the distance necessary to provide the side yards specified below, whichever is greater.
   3. For a dwelling containing three or more dwelling units, the minimum land area per dwelling unit shall be 2,200 square feet and the minimum width of the lot shall not be less than seventy-five feet or the distance necessary to provide the side yards specified below, whichever is the greater.
   4. A maximum density of twenty units per acre.
2. Front Yards. Front yards shall be determined in the same manner as set forth in OHMC 15.14.030 and the building lines established by OHMC 15.40.040 shall take precedence as described in OHMC 15.14.030.
3. Rear Yards. Rear yards shall be the same as for Residence Districts R-1 as set forth in OHMC 15.14.030.
4. Side Yards.
   1. For a single-family residence, there shall be two side yards with a total width of not less than eighteen feet. The minimum width of any one side yard shall not be less than eight feet.
   2. For a two-family dwelling, there shall be two side yards, with a total width of twenty-four feet and the minimum width of one side yard shall not be less than eight feet.
   3. For dwellings of three or more dwelling units, there shall be two side yards of a total width of not less than thirty feet. The width of the narrower of the two side yards shall be not less than twelve feet.
   4. For nonresidential structures, the side yard requirements are the same as those set forth in OHMC 15.14.030.
5. Corner Lots. In the case of a corner lot, both yards abutting streets shall be determined as provided in OHMC 15.14.030 Part B. The minimum width of the lot at the building line parallel to the street considered to be the front street shall be seventy feet.
6. Height. The height shall not exceed three stories or thirty-five feet.

(Ord. 7-5-77; Ord. 12-5-95)

Regulations pertaining to accessory structures and uses are in OHMC 15.38.020 Accessory Use Provisions.