Sparta Township City Zoning Code
§ 18-4.11
R-3 Residential Zone.
[Ord. No. 02-20 § 19; Ord. No. 04-05 § 15; Ord. No. 07-08 § 5; Ord. No. 10-01]
a.
Purpose. This zone is designed for single family residential use.
b.
Principal Permitted Use.
1.
Single family dwelling units.
c.
Accessory Uses.
1.
Home occupation.
2.
Swimming pools.
3.
Tool sheds.
4.
Private garages.
5.
Decks.
d.
Conditional Uses.
1.
Churches.
2.
Institutional uses and nonprofit clubs.
3.
Schools and institutions.
e.
Required Conditions. The following requirements must be complied with in the R-3 Zone:
1.
Height. The height of a principal structure shall not exceed 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet, whichever is the lesser.
2.
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 35 feet except that, where the existing buildings on the same side of the street and within 200 feet from an average setback, new buildings shall conform to such established line, provided no new building may project closer than 25 feet to the street right-of-way line.
3.
Side Yard. There shall be two side yards, one a minimum of eight feet and a total combination of 20 feet.
4.
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard of at least 35 feet.
5.
Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area of 14,000 square feet is required. Existing conforming platted lots prior to the July 1, 2002 effective date shall adhere to the following lot standards. No residential building shall be erected on an existing platted lot less than 8,000 square feet measured within 100 feet of the street sideline.
6.
Minimum Floor Area. Every dwelling erected shall have a minimum floor area, excluding cellar and garage areas, of 550 square feet plus at least 100 square feet additional living area for each bedroom, as listed below:
Dwelling | Minimum Floor Area |
|---|---|
1 bedroom | 700 |
2 bedroom | 850 |
3 bedroom | 1,000 |
4 bedroom | 1,150 |
5 bedroom | 1,300 |
7.
Land Coverage. The maximum land area to be covered by all impervious surfaces shall not exceed 25% of the total site area.
8.
Minimum Frontage. Minimum frontage at the right-of-way line shall be 60 feet. Minimum lot width at the building line shall be 80 feet.
9.
Corner lots shall have a minimum side yard of 12 feet with a combined side yard of 24 feet.
10.
The building coverage of the principal structure shall not exceed 18% of the lot area.
