Wapakoneta City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1268
R-4 Multiple Family Residence District
1268.01 INTENT.
The R-4 District is intended to provide for, and maintain, residential areas characterized predominately by multiple family dwellings while maintaining the basic qualities of a dense residential neighborhood which may include other housing types and institutional and limited nonresidential uses.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1268.02 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted as of right in the "R-4" District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Commercial Uses |
• Conversion of single- family dwellings into two family dwellings • Multi-family dwellings • Single-family detached dwelling as permitted by the platting process of the subdivision regulations of the City • Two family dwellings | • Educational institutions for pre K - 8 grades • Public utilities • Religious places of worship | • None |
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1268.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.
In an "R-4" District, accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to any permitted or conditionally permitted uses may be established, erected or constructed. Accessory uses may include the following and shall conform to the regulations of Chapter 1292 unless otherwise noted:
(a) Accessory uses and structures;
(b) Fences and walls;
(c) Garages, carports or other off-street parking spaces for the use of residents on the premises and their guests;
(d) Home occupation;
(e) Outdoor storage;
(f) Satellite dishes subject to;
(g) Swimming pools; and
(h) Signs subject to Chapter 1286.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1268.04 CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES.
In an "R-4" District, the following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 1252:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Commercial Uses |
• Child day care; Type B as regulated by Ohio R.C. Chapter 5104 • Rest homes, assisted living facilities, nursing or convalescent homes | • Clubs, fraternities, lodges and other similar organizations • Nursery schools and child care or day care centers • Public parks, playgrounds, recreational and community center buildings and grounds • Public or private forests and wildlife reservations | • Bed and breakfast establishment • Office or studio in the dwelling |
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1268.05 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the "R-4" District:
Minimum lot area | • Single-family detached dwelling - 7,500 square feet • Two family dwellings - 5,000 square feet per dwelling • Three or more families - 2,500 square feet per dwelling • All other non-residential uses - 43,560 square feet |
Maximum lot coverage | • 70% for all impervious surfaces for single-family detached dwelling uses • 80% for all impervious surfaces for all other uses |
Minimum lot frontage | • 50 feet |
Minimum front yard depth from the building line | • 25 feet • For infill development, if three or more dwellings are within 500 feet of the infill lot, then the average front yard setback shall be observed |
Minimum side yard setback from the building line | • Principal structure - 5 feet; 10 feet sum of side yard widths • Accessory structure - 5 feet |
Minimum rear yard setback from the building line | • Principal structure - 5 feet • Accessory structure - 5 feet |
Maximum building height | • Principal structures - 35 feet • Accessory structures - 15 feet |
Minimum floor area per family | • 500 square feet |
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1268.06 MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
Off-street parking requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1284.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1268.07 SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Signage requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1286.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)
1268.08 LANDSCAPE AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.
Landscape and buffer requirements shall be as regulated in Chapter 1294.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)