1. The R-3 residential zone covers the portion of the City which is primarily suited for residential development represented by the commingling of one (1) family, two (2) family and multiple-family dwellings, plus parks, playgrounds, schools, churches and other community facilities designed to serve the residents of the zone. This zone is characterized by a more compact and somewhat denser residential development than in the R-1 and R-2 zones. Owners and developers of property within this zone should bear in mind that primacy is given to multiple unit housing development and maintain their properties in recognition thereof.
2. In order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this chapter and to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the R-3 residential zone.

(PZSC § 03-21-001)

Uses are as set out in this section:

(Ord. 2017-11, Amended, 08/16/2017; Ord. 2017-01, Amended, 01/18/2017; Ord. 2012-04, Add, 05/02/2012)

1. One (1) family dwelling: six thousand five hundred (6,500) square feet;
2. Dwelling utilizing zero side yard: four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet. Such dwelling must be in a structure having two (2) or more dwelling units, with each dwelling being located entirely and solely on one (1) individual lot;
3. Two (2) family dwelling: nine thousand (9,000) square feet;
4. Three (3) family dwelling: ten thousand (10,000) square feet;
5. Four (4) family dwelling: twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.

(PZSC § 03-21-004)
(Ord. 2015-06, Amended, 04/15/2015)

Width requirements shall be measured at a distance of thirty (30) feet back from the front lot line.

1. One (1) family dwelling: sixty-five (65) feet;
2. Dwelling utilizing zero side yard: forty-five (45) feet. Such dwelling must be in a structure having two (2) or more dwelling units, with each dwelling being located entirely and solely on one (1) individual lot;
3. Two (2) family dwelling: ninety (90) feet;
4. Three (3) family dwelling: ninety (90) feet;
5. Four (4) family dwelling: one hundred (100) feet;

(PZSC § 03-21-005)
(Ord. 2015-06, Amended, 04/15/2015)

A. Front Setback: All buildings and structures shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the front lot line. B. Side Setback:

1. Except for dwellings utilizing zero side yards, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the side property line a distance of at least five (5) feet. 2. The minimum side setback for accessory buildings shall be the same as for main buildings except that no side setback shall be required for accessory buildings located twelve (12) feet or more in back of the dwelling. 3. On corner lots, the side setback from the street along the exterior lot line for any dwelling, accessory building or other main building shall not be less than twenty (20) feet, unless:

a. The exterior lot line is directly adjacent to an unimproved, undeveloped section of public right-of-way. If this is the case, the side setback for accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.

C. Rear Setback:

1. For interior lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least twenty (20) feet. Accessory buildings shall be set back at least one (1) foot from the rear property line. 2. For exterior lots, all dwellings and other main buildings shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of at least twenty (20) feet. Accessory buildings on corner lots shall be set back from the rear property line a distance of not less than five (5) feet.

PZSC § 03-21-006)

1. The maximum height for any main dwelling, or any other main structure in the R-3 zone is thirty-five )35) feet. The minimum height for any dwelling or any other main structure in the R-3 zone is eight (8) feet.
2. The maximum height for any accessory building shall be governed by the same restrictions as in the R-1 Zone, Section 16.36.100.
3. The maximum area of any lot that may be covered by structures is fifty-five (55) percent.
   

(PZSC § 03-21-007)
(Ord. No. 96-07, Amended, 03/20/96)

Special provisions are the same as required in the R-1 residential zone (see Sections 16.36.090 and 16.36.120 through 16.36.140).

(PZSC § 03-21-008 (1))

Plans showing proposed off-street parking layout and landscaping in conformance with Chapter 16.27 herein shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director as applicable for buildings containing five (5) or more dwelling units, boarding houses, rest homes, clubs, lodges, churches, schools, and similar uses prior to the issuance of a building permit. The plans shall provide that all land not covered by buildings or by off-street parking space shall be planted in lawn, trees, shrubs or groundcover and otherwise landscaped and maintained in accordance with good landscaping practice as outlined in Chapter 16.27 herein. Where structures are to be placed on the property, the required thirty (30) foot setback space shall not be used for automobile parking, but shall be landscaped and maintained with lawn, trees, shrubs or groundcover except for permitted driveways.

(PZSC § 03-21-008 (2))
(Ord. No. 94-22, Amended, 11/2/94; Ord. No. 96-27, Amended, 11/20/96) (Ord. 2016-13, Amended, 11/02/2016)

Landscaping shall be in conformance with Chapter 16.27 herein and shall provide for and meet the needs of the tenants.

(PZSC § 03-21-008 (3))
(Ord. No. 94-22, Amended, 11/2/94; Ord. No. 96-27, Amended, 11/20/96)