Palmer City Zoning Code
17.26 R-3
Medium Density Multifamily Residential District
17.26.010 Intent.
The R-3 district is intended for residential areas with a combination of multiple-family structures consisting of eight or fewer dwelling units, and single-family residences with a medium population density. Nonresidential uses have been permitted on the basis of whether or not they are compatible with the predominantly residential character of this district. (Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)
17.26.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted principal uses and structures in the R-3 district are:
A. Land uses as defined in the Palmer residential land use matrix in PMC 17.18.020. (Ord. 24-001 § 15, 2024; Ord. 20-013 § 8, 2020; Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)
17.26.030 Conditional uses.
Uses which may be permitted in the R-3 district by obtaining a conditional use permit are:
A. Land uses as defined in the Palmer residential land use matrix in PMC 17.18.020. (Ord. 24-001 § 16, 2024; Ord. 20-013 § 9, 2020; Ord. 05-029 § 7, 2005; Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)
17.26.040 Prohibited uses.
Prohibited uses and structures in the R-3 district are all uses and structures not specified as permitted outright, including, without limitation, the following:
A. Parking or storage of heavy equipment, tractors, graders or trucks which are used for gain;
B. Mobile homes which are used for occupancy outside of a mobile home court. (Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)
17.26.050 Building height limit.
The maximum building height shall be 35 feet. (Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)
17.26.061 Lot area restrictions.
A. Minimum lot width:
1. For a lot of record as of January 17, 1978, zero to 50 feet;
2. For a lot of record created after January 17, 1978, 60 feet.
B. Minimum lot area:
1. For a lot of record as of January 17, 1978, 5,000 square feet;
2. For a lot of record created after January 17, 1978, but before July 1, 2005, 7,200 square feet;
3. For a lot of record created after June 30, 2005, 8,400 square feet.
C. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit:
No. of Dwelling Units | Lot Area Per Unit | Minimum Total Lot Size |
|---|---|---|
2 | 5,000 Sq. Ft. | 10,000 Sq. Ft. |
3 | 4,160 Sq. Ft. | 12,500 Sq. Ft. |
4 | 3,750 Sq. Ft. | 15,000 Sq. Ft. |
5 | 3,480 Sq. Ft. | 17,400 Sq. Ft. |
6 | 3,180 Sq. Ft. | 19,100 Sq. Ft. |
7 | 2,940 Sq. Ft. | 20,600 Sq. Ft. |
8 | 2,700 Sq. Ft. | 21,600 Sq. Ft. |
D. Maximum lot coverage by all structures containing dwelling units shall not exceed 40 percent. (Ord. 20-013 § 10, 2020; Ord. 05-029 § 8, 2005; Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005)
17.26.064 Setback requirements.
Minimum setback requirements are as follows:
A. One to four dwelling units per lot:
1. Front yard, 25 feet;
2. Side yard:
a. Side yard for a lot of record as of July 1, 2005, six feet.
b. Side yard on a street side of a corner lot of record before July 1, 2005, 10 feet.
c. Side yard for a lot created after June 30, 2005, 15 feet;
3. Rear yard, 25 feet.
B. More than four dwelling units per lot:
1. Front yard, 25 feet;
2. Side yard:
a. Side yard for a lot of record as of July 1, 2005, six feet;
b. Side yard on a street side of a corner lot of record before July 1, 2005, minimum 10 feet;
c. Side yard for a lot created after June 30, 2005, 20 feet.
3. Rear yard, 25 feet.
C. Subsection (B) of this section notwithstanding, the setback for a lot containing more than four dwelling units with a side or rear yard abutting or immediately across an alley from property zoned R-1 or R-1E shall be at least 25 feet on that side or sides. (Ord. 20-013 § 11, 2020; Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)
17.26.068 Fencing requirements.
A lot, which abuts or is immediately across an alley from an R-1, R-1E, or R-2 residential zone and which contains five or more dwelling units, shall have a six-foot six-inch solid or interlap fence on the side or sides abutting or across an alley from the lower-density residential zones. The fence shall be well built, finished and maintained. (Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005)
17.26.070 Parking.
Parking requirements shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.64 PMC. Parking lots of structures containing five or more dwelling units shall not be located within the front setback dimensions; however, traffic lanes and access to parking lots may be located in the setbacks. (Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)
17.26.080 Site plan requirements and access control.
Chapter 17.62 PMC regarding site plan requirements and access control shall apply after February 26, 2002, to the construction of more than four total dwelling units on a lot. (Ord. 05-003 § 4, 2005; Ord. 586 § 3, 2002)