The R-4 District is established to provide for row dwelling and townhome dwelling uses and areas.

1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section are permitted in the R-4 District:

   A.   Row dwellings or townhomes consisting of not more than 12 dwelling units in one building or attached structure either horizontally or vertically. Row dwellings may also be single units provided a homeowner’s association is responsible for property maintenance.

   B.   Churches, chapels, temples, and similar places of worship.

   C.   Elder group homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 231B.4 of the Code of Iowa.

   D.   Family homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 414.22 of the Code of Iowa.

   E.   Family homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 414.22 of the Code of Iowa.

   F.   Golf courses, country clubs, club houses, tennis courts, and similar recreational uses; provided any such use shall not be operated primarily for commercial gain.

   G.   Municipal facilities utilized by the City for services provided to the community.

   H.   Museums, libraries, parks, and playgrounds, community center, and similar uses operated by the City.

   I.   Public and parochial schools, elementary and secondary, and other educational institutions having established current curriculum the same as ordinarily given in the Waukee public school system, but excluding boarding schools.

2.   Permitted Accessory Uses. The accessory uses permitted in and as limited in the R-1 District are permitted in the R-4 District:

3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19 of these zoning regulations:

 

 

 

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.

5.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations for all permitted uses.

6.   Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances.

7.   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.