The R-3 zone is established in order to:

A.

Provide for the development of multifamily dwellings in apartments in areas properly located in relation to commercial and other residential areas, and where utilities, streets, schools, recreation areas and other necessary facilities can feasibly serve a high population density;

B.

Create conditions conducive to a desirable residential environment;

C.

Protect it from the encroachment of unrelated uses affecting the development of vacant land and detrimental to existing residences, and limit the continuance of such uses in existence in the area;

D.

Insure light, air, privacy and usable open spaces for residential living and freedom from traffic or fire dangers;

E.

Provide for those facilities primarily serving the neighborhood and serving it best by being located within it, providing such facilities are in the appropriate locations, and in harmony with the neighborhood.

(Ord. 376 §10-5-7(A), 1967.)

In the R-3 zone, uses allowed by right are as follows:

A.

One-family or multifamily dwelling with no limitation on the number of dwelling units;

B.

Public park or playground, golf course;

C.

Roominghouse or boardinghouse;

D.

Transient residential use of two residential units per parcel in conformance with Chapter 17.64;

E.

Rest homes, convalescent homes, tri-level senior communities, senior housing facilities;

F.

Emergency shelter with sixteen or less beds, however, emergency shelters are prohibited from operating within three hundred feet of any other emergency shelter, school, youth center, or daycare. City must be provided verification of property insurance.

(Ord. 600 §2 (part), 1985; Ord. 478 §2 (part), 1975; Ord. 376 §10-5-7(B), 1967.; Amended by Ord. 822 on 2/2/2015; Amended by Ord. 824 on 2/2/2015; Amended by Ord. 832 on 11/16/2015; Amended by Ord. 865 on 4/20/2020)

In the R-3 zone, the land and structure regulations are as follows:

A.

Minimum parcel area: five thousand square feet;

B.

Minimum parcel area per dwelling unit: two thousand square feet;

C.

Maximum building coverage: fifty percent;

D.

Minimum parcel width: fifty feet;

E.

Minimum yards: front, ten feet; sides, five feet; rear, ten feet; for all yards: five feet, additional for each story in excess of two;

F.

Maximum building height: thirty-five feet, except as set forth in Section 17.60.040(J).

(Ord. 524 §3, 1979; Ord. 376 §10-5-7(C), 1967.)