The purpose of the R-3 District is to provide suitable areas within the community for the development of residential areas and neighborhoods that, because of the types and other characteristics, are most efficient and cost-effective when developed at a higher density.

(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 9.1)

   The following uses are permitted outright in the R-3 District, subject to site plan review, development standards or other ordinance requirements:

   (A)   Single-family dwellings;

   (B)   Existing agricultural uses with no increase in intensity of operation or addition or expansion of farm-related structures;

   (C)   Duplex or attached single-family dwellings on the same lot;

   (D)   Multiple-family structures, including apartments, condominiums, townhouses and similar uses;

   (E)   Guest house, consistent with the definition contained in § 154.006;

   (F)   Planned unit development, in accordance with the requirements of §§ 154.170 through 154.187;

   (G)   Mobile home parks, subject to the city's mobile home park development requirements of §§ 154.230 through 154.236 and at a density not to exceed ten D.U. per acre;

   (H)   Accessory uses, such as carports, garages, sheds, swimming pools, laundry rooms, multi-purpose/recreation center for multi-family complexes and other uses or structures customarily accessory to residences, subject to interpretation by the Planning Commission;

   (I)   Home occupation, consistent with standards in § 154.292; and

   (J)   Accessory dwelling unit, subject to § 154.280.

(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 9.2; Ord. 288, passed 8-2-2018)

   The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted in the R-3 District only when authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with the conditional use permit requirements contained in §§ 154.395 through 154.404:

   (A)   Home occupation, consistent with standards in § 154.293;

   (B)   Rest homes, nursing homes, convalescent homes;

   (C)   Out-patient medical clinics, counseling and other neighborhood or community public assistance center;

   (D)   Churches and other religious institutions;

   (E)   Day care center and similar facilities for the care of more than five children and limited to single-family and duplex units only unless separate indoor facilities are provided exclusively for the day care function and separate from other permanent residential spaces;

   (F)   Public and quasi-public utility buildings, structures and uses, but not including, outside storage or repair of equipment and materials, warehouses and similar uses;

   (G)   Boarding houses and rooming houses, including "bed and breakfast" inns;

   (H)   Parks and recreational facilities for the needs of the neighborhood or community including: open parklands, play fields, playgrounds, swimming pools, multi-purpose recreation buildings, passive and picnic areas, bikeways, pedestrian walkways and other facilities that are determined by the Planning Commission to be similar;

   (I)   Major recreational facilities, such as those described in § 154.037 of the R-1 District, provided they are located at the periphery of the R-3 District and easily accessible by their intended users;

   (J)   Developer's project or sales office, including a temporary structure or trailer adapted for that purpose, and used during the construction and/or sale of a residential development and not used for residential purposes;

   (K)   4-H projects, excluding animal husbandry;

   (L)   Vacation rental dwellings; and

   (M)   Other uses not specified in this or any other district if determined by the Planning Commission to be similar to those listed above and compatible with the purpose of the district.

(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 9.3; Ord. 275, passed 8-6-2015)

   (A)   Generally. All development in the R-3 District of the city shall comply with the development requirements in § 154.200.

   (B)   Density. The following are the minimum site area requirements for development within the R-3 District: (Square footage is for "net site area", not including streets.)

 

 

   (C)   Off-street parking. See §§ 154.330 through 154.337 for number of off-street parking spaces to be provided for each dwelling unit in the R-3 District, in accordance with §§ 154.330 through 154.337.

   (D)   Additional multiple-family development requirements. The following requirements shall be applied to multiple-family residential development of four or more dwelling units:

      (1)   A site-obscuring solid fence of wood, masonry or other suitable materials shall be provided along all property lines (other than front yard area). The fence shall be a minimum of five feet in height and continuously maintained in a sound and attractive condition;

      (2)   Chain-link or other wire type fences may be approved by the Planning Commission, if supplemented by hedges, vines or other landscaping of an evergreen type that will cover and screen the fence from view;

      (3)   All setback areas not used for driveways or other uses shall be landscaped according to a landscaping and irrigation plan for the entire property, approved by the city;

      (4)   (a)   A minimum of 10% of the site, exclusive of public streets, shall be landscaped or maintained as open space. Driveways, roads and parking areas are not considered open space for this calculation.

         (b)   Pedestrian walkways, bikeways, outdoor living or patio areas, gardens and outdoor recreational areas or facilities in setback areas will be included in the calculation.

      (5)   (a)   All multiple-family developments of eight or more dwellings shall include a specific open space outdoor area for the purpose of exercise, play or other recreational activities for the residents of that development.

         (b)   The area shall consist of a minimum of 1,000 square feet or 20 square feet per dwelling unit, whichever is greater.

      (6)   All trash cans, receptacles, dumpsters and outdoor storage areas in the R-3 District shall be screened from public view by fencing, landscaping or other effective means as approved by the city.

(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 9.4)