The R3 District is intended to provide transitional residential uses of moderate density accommodating a variety of housing types preserving open space and promoting alternate housing choices.

No building, structure, or parcel of land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the following uses:

1.

Any use permitted in the R2 District.

2.

Two-family dwellings and duplexes.

3.

Non-commercial swim and tennis clubs, non-commercial recreation facilities subject to site plan review.

4.

Public and private utility facilities approved as part of a subdivision plat.

The following special uses may be permitted in specific situations in accordance with the procedures outlined in Article 3 of this Ordinance.

1.

Any special use in the R1 District except those that are permitted uses in the R3 District.

2.

Nursery schools and day care centers.

3.

Convalescent and nursing homes.

4.

Structures in excess of thirty-five feet (35') in height, but not greater than sixty-five feet (65') in height.

5.

Planned Unit Development.

1.

Garages.

2.

Trash enclosure: side or rear yard only.

3.

Shed.

4.

Antennas:

a.

Radio: Rear yard only.

b.

Satellite Dish: Rear yard only.

The minimum lot area in the R3 District shall be as follows:

1.

Two-family dwellings: seven thousand (7,000) square feet per dwelling unit.

2.

Single-family attached dwellings: five thousand (5,000) square feet per dwelling unit.

3.

Elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools: five (5) acres.

4.

Golf courses; parks, playgrounds, and forest preserves: public and private utility facilities: none.

5.

Religious institution; civic buildings; swim and/or tennis clubs; convalescent and nursing homes: two (2) acres.

6.

Nursery schools and day care center: twenty-one thousand five hundred (21,500) square feet.

The minimum lot width, at the front yard line, in the R3 District shall be as follows:

1.

Two-family dwellings and duplexes:

Ninety (90) feet (forty-five (45) feet /unit).

2.

Single-family attached dwellings:

One hundred (100) feet (per development site).

The minimum yards required in the R3 district shall be as follows:

1.

All residential uses, except multiple-family dwellings:

2.

All other permitted and special uses:

3.

Buffer area: twenty (20) feet when adjacent to the R1 District.

1.

The maximum height of all buildings and structures shall be thirty-five feet (35').

2.

For non-residential uses, principal and accessory buildings shall cover not more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross lot area.

3.

The minimum floor area per dwelling unit shall not be less than eight hundred and forty (840) square feet.

4.

Finished ceiling heights shall be no less than seven feet six inches (7'6") on the first floor or main level of each dwelling unit. Other floor or levels shall conform to City Building Code standards.

5.

The maximum hard-surface coverage shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of gross lot area; including, but not limited to, swimming pools, decks and accessory buildings. Driveways, sidewalks, concrete or brick patios on grade are not included in the calculation of hard-surface coverage.