The purpose of the R-4, Mid-Density Housing District is to provide for moderate density residential development through any of a variety of housing types.

(a)

Permitted Uses.

(1)

All permitted Uses in the R-3 District.

(2)

Townhouses.

(3)

Buildings containing three (3) to eight (8) dwelling units.

(b)

Accessory Uses.

(1)

Accessory Uses permitted in the R-3 District.

a.

Accessory buildings may not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet.

(c)

Special Uses.

(1)

All Special Uses permitted in an R-3 District.

(2)

Office use connected with a group home operation in the R-4 District. Licensed residential services and nonresidential services for persons with disabilities (as these terms are defined in Minnesota Statutes 245A.02, Subd. 10 and Minnesota Statutes Section 245A.02 Subd. 14 or any amendment to either of these sections) and as required by Minnesota Statutes 245A.11 or Minnesota Statutes Section 245A.14, or any amendment to either of these provisions; including uses in which a portion of the dwelling, not to exceed forty percent (40%) of the total square footage of the dwelling, is used for administrative purposes incidental and relating directly to the provision of such licensed residential or nonresidential services on site.

(3)

Condo conversions. The conversion of rental units to owner occupied dwellings, with the provision it meets all current building codes, standards and other zoning requirements, as applicable.

In determining minimum lot area, minimum lot dimensions, and maximum lot coverage, the following table shall be used.

(a)

For each parking stall in or under an apartment building or otherwise completely underground; subtract four hundred (400) square feet from the total minimum lot area.

(b)

For each multiple-family housing unit with a balcony of not less than forty-five (45) square feet; subtract two hundred (200) square feet from the total minimum lot area.

The maximum height of one- or two-family buildings shall be forty (40) feet. The maximum height of other buildings, thirty-three (33) feet. In determining minimum building setbacks, the following table shall be used:

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Article 18. Parking areas or circulation drives shall be set back at least five (5) feet from any lot line.

Same as Section 25-85.