Waukee City Zoning Code
169.10 R-3A
OWNER-OCCUPIED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
The R-3A District is established to provide for owner-occupied multiple-family residential uses (condominium dwellings).
1. After the effective date of this Ordinance, no property within the City of Waukee shall be zoned or rezoned to the R-3A Owner-Occupied Multi-Family Residential District. Existing land zoned R-3A shall abide by the following regulations:
2. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section are permitted in the R-3A District:
A. Uses permitted in the R-2 District.
B. Multiple-family dwellings intended for owner occupancy (condominiums), exclusive of row dwellings and townhomes, consisting of not more than 24 dwelling units in one building.
3. Permitted Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses are permitted in the R-3A District:
A. Accessory uses as permitted in the R-1 District.
B. Storage garages, where the lot is occupied by multiple dwellings.
4. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19 of these zoning regulations:
Lot Area | 10,000 square feet |
Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit | 2,500 square feet per unit |
Lot Width | 75 feet |
Front Yard | 30 feet When fronting on the right-of-way of a major thoroughfare shown on the Official Major Street Plan, the front yard shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way line |
Rear Yard | 30 feet for dwelling; 40 feet for other permitted uses |
Side Yard | A total of 15 feet; one side may be reduced to not less than 7 feet; 15 feet for any other principal building. |
Maximum Height | 3 stories or 40 feet for principal building 1 story or 14 feet for accessory building |
Floor Area | 750 square feet per unit except for efficiency units and one-bedroom apartments, which shall be 600 square feet |
More Than One Dwelling Unit on Lot | Where more than one principal building is constructed on a lot such principal buildings shall be separated by not less than 40 feet and the front, rear, and side yards shall be determined considering all principal buildings as one unit. |
1. 5. Dwelling Occupant Load: The maximum permitted occupant load within a dwelling unit in any residential district shall not exceed the following:
Room Type | Room Area | Maximum Occupant Load |
Bedroom room | At least 70 sq. ft. but less than 120 sq. f.t | 1 per room |
Bedroom room | 120 sq. ft. to 180 sq. ft. | 2 per room |
Bedroom room | 180 sq. ft. or more | 3 per room |
Multipurpose room | At least 70 sq. ft. | 1 per room, not more than 2 per dwelling unit |
1. For the purposes of this section, a “bedroom” is defined as a space primarily designed and intended for use as a sleeping room which shall include all of the following characteristics:
A. A room with a minimum floor area of 70 square feet of area is capable of being secured by a door.
B. A room with an enclosed closet space of a minimum floor area of six square feet.
C. A room with the provisions for emergency escape and natural light in accordance with the adopted version of the international residential code or international building code as applicable for the dwelling type.
D. For the purposes of this section, a multipurpose room may include a living room, den, study, or other similar room that by design or layout is not primarily intended to be used as a bedroom, but that is otherwise habitable and provides accommodations for sleeping such as a bed, daybed, couch, futon or other similar multipurpose sleeping furniture.
6. Minimum Width. The minimum dimension of the main body of the principal building shall not be less than 24 feet.
7. Perimeter Foundation Requirement. A permanent perimeter foundation meeting Waukee Building Code standards is required for all principal buildings.
8. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168, for all permitted uses.
9. Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances.
10. Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 20 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structures or buildings, except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.