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Rock Island City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XVI

R-4 MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

16.1 General Description:

R-4 Multi-Unit Residence District is established to provide for multiple unit housing opportunities at moderate to higher densities. The district will include a range of dwelling options to meet housing needs for the city. This district is most appropriate on sites that are accessible to public transportation and arterial or collector streets.

16.2. Permitted Principal Uses:

16.2a Any permitted use in an "R-3" District.
16.2b Any other similar uses deemed to be consistent by the appropriate authority.

16.3 Permitted Accessory Uses:

16.3a Any permitted accessory use in an "R-3" District.
16.3b Other uses incidental to a permitted use.

16.4 When Authorized by Board of Zoning Appeals:

16.4a Any use authorized by appropriate authority in an "R-3" District.
16.4b Any other similar use deemed to be consistent by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

16.5 Height Regulations:

No principal structure shall exceed twelve (12) stories or one hundred fifty feet (150') in height at the required front, side and rear yard lines, other than as provided in Section 9.1 . No accessory building shall exceed one (1) story.

16.6 Lot Area, Frontage, and Yard Requirements:

The following minimum requirements shall be observed along with all bufferyard requirements.
Number of Stories
Required Lot Area per Unit
(sq. ft.)
Front Lot Width
Front Yard Depth
Side Yard Width
Rear Yard Depth
Number of Stories
Required Lot Area per Unit
(sq. ft.)
Front Lot Width
Front Yard Depth
Side Yard Width
Rear Yard Depth
1
2,000
50 ft.
30 ft.
6 ft.
30 ft.
2
2,000
52 ft.
30 ft.
6 ft.
30 ft.
3
2,000
55 ft.
30 ft.
8 ft.
35 ft.
4
2,000
65 ft.
30 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
5
2,000
75 ft.
30 ft.
12 ft.
45 ft.
6
2,000
85 ft.
30 ft.
14 ft.
50 ft.
7
2,000
95 ft.
30 ft.
18 ft.
55 ft.
8
2,000
105 ft.
30 ft.
22 ft.
60 ft.
9
2,000
115 ft.
30 ft.
26 ft.
65 ft.
10
2,000
125 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
70 ft.
11
2,000
135 ft.
30 ft.
34 ft.
75 ft.
12
2,000
150 ft.
30 ft.
38 ft.
80 ft.
 
(Ord. 070-2020, 12-21-2020)