The R-3 District shall provide for mobile home developments in areas of the community where their use is compatible with existing and future residential areas. This district shall be well served by arterial streets to provide adequate access and planned development that is compatible with the character of neighboring uses.

   1.   Principal Uses Permitted. Only the following principal uses and structures shall be permitted in the R-3 District.

      A.   Mobile homes located within planned mobile home parks in accordance to provisions of State statutes and any City regulation.

      B.   Publicly owned and operated buildings, parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas.

      C.   Day nursery or nursery schools.

      D.   Churches, chapels, temples, and similar places of worship.

   2.   Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted:

      A.   Accessory uses and structures normally incidental and subordinate to the permitted uses and structures and to uses and structures permitted as exceptions.

      B.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

      C.   Essential services.

      D.   Home occupations.

   3.   Special Exception Uses and Structures. The following uses may be permitted in R-3 Districts subject to approval by the Board of Adjustment as provided for in this chapter.

      A.   None.

   4.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to modifications contained in Section 165.17:

      A.   Minimum lot area for mobile home park:

         (1)   The minimum total area shall be two acres.

         (2)   All front yards shall be a minimum of 30 feet.

      B.   Each mobile home located within a Mobile Home Park shall be located on a sub-lot containing at least 3,000 square feet and shall measure at least 40 by 75 feet.

      C.   Mobile homes shall be located on each space so there will be at least a 20-foot clearance between each mobile home, a five-foot open space between the mobile home including any permanently enclosed appendage, and any driveway, walkway, or mobile home space boundary; and a 10-foot open space at the rear of the mobile home.

   5.   Plan Required. Each petition for a change to the R-3 District zoning classification shall be accompanied by a plan. Said plan shall show each mobile home space, the water, electrical, and sewer lines serving each mobile home space, the location of garbage cans, water hydrants, service buildings, driveways, walkways, recreation areas, required yards, parking facilities, lighting, and landscaping. The plan shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council, who may approve or disapprove said plan or require such changes as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this chapter. The plan shall show how the mobile home park is to be provided with emergency storm shelters to accommodate all park residents in the case of severe storms and natural disasters.

   6.   Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.18.

   7.   Off-Street Loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.19.

   8.   Signs. Signs are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.20.