The R-3 Apartment District provides residential living in moderate- to large-scale multi-unit buildings contributing to a mix of housing opportunities at strategic locations. It should be used in areas with a high level of accessibility, public and common amenities, and support services in the vicinity, and transition to lower-scale neighborhoods. This district is appropriate in village neighborhoods, as part of mixed-use context of activity centers, or at transition areas adjacent to thoroughfares or greenspace identified in the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 2494, § IV, 7-1-2024)

Permitted uses in this district are specified in chapter 19.27 "Zoning Districts and Uses." They are either generally allowed, allowed by conditional use permit review, or by special use permit. In addition, accessory uses may be permitted subject to chapter 19.34.

(Ord. No. 2494, § IV, 7-1-2024)

(Ord. No. 2494, § IV, 7-1-2024)

Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Parking shall not be permitted in the required side yard or within 15 feet of a street right-of-way. (For other parking requirements see chapter 19.46.)

(Ord. No. 2494, § IV, 7-1-2024)

All new buildings or structures and proposed expansions and enlargements of more than ten percent of the existing floor area of existing buildings except single family and two-family dwellings, group homes and residential design manufactured homes shall prepare and submit a site plan in accordance with chapter 19.32 Site Plan Approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.

If application is made for a building permit for a building or structure, which is not required to submit a site plan and whose architectural style or exterior materials in the opinion of the building official vary substantially from such style or materials which have been used in the neighborhood in which the building or structure is to be built, the plans and supporting information for such building or structure shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and approval as to its compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. This paragraph shall not apply to single-family and two-family dwellings, group homes and residential design manufactured homes.

(Ord. No. 2494, § IV, 7-1-2024)

Application of the R-3 district through planned zoning applications shall occur according to the procedures and criteria in chapter 19.24, Planned Zoning District. Plans shall use the following building types from section 19.23.015 of the MXD District as the basis for the plan:

(a)

Townhouse

(b)

Apartment—Small

(c)

Apartment—Medium

(d)

Apartment—Large

(Ord. No. 2494, § IV, 7-1-2024)