Selah City Zoning Code
10.16 Multiple-Family
Residential R-3 Zoning District
Class 1 permitted, Class 2 administrative and Class 3 conditional uses, as listed in Chapter 10.28, Table 10.28A; provided, multiple-family residential (R-3) uses may only be established if served with public water and sewer service. Particular emphasis shall be given to ensuring that R-3 uses and land divisions will facilitate future urban development and extension of utilities.
10.16.010 Purpose.
The multiple-family residential (R-3) zoning district is established to provide for and protect areas for high density residential development. The zoning district is designed to be used in areas where urban governmental services are currently available or will be extended by the proponent to facilitate development at no public cost. Full urban services are required for R-3 developments. (Ord. 2046, § 2 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 1634, § 60, 2004.)
10.16.020 Class 1 permitted, Class 2 administrative and Class 3 conditional uses.
Class 1 permitted, Class 2 administrative and Class 3 conditional uses, as listed in Chapter 10.28, Table 10.28A; provided, multiple-family residential (R-3) uses may only be established if served with public water and sewer service. Particular emphasis shall be given to ensuring that R-3 uses and land divisions will facilitate future urban development and extension of utilities. (Ord. 2046, § 2 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 1634, § 61, 2004.)
10.16.030 Lot size and density.
(a) The minimum lot size and density requirements shall be as follows:
Minimum lot area: | 9,000 sq. ft. |
Minimum lot area required per dwelling unit: | 1,800 sq. ft. |
Attached single-family: | 4,000 sq. ft. |
(b) Proposed R-3 development shall ensure adequate setbacks, buffering of adjoining uses and sensitivity to physical features are achieved. Lot sizes shall be increased to accommodate specific uses, lot coverage, setbacks, access, landscaping and other requirements as provided in this title. (Ord. 2046, § 2 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 1634, § 62, 2004.)
10.16.040 Distance between buildings.
Where multiple-family structures are grouped on one lot the minimum distance between two buildings at any given point shall be at least ten feet, and consistent with S.M.C., Title 11. (Ord. 1634, § 63, 2004.)