Wayzata City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 956
R-3 SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
956.01 - Purpose.
The purpose of the R-3 Single Family and Two Family Residential District is to provide a district for high density single family dwelling units and to introduce on a restricted basis, two family dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, and directly related, complementary uses.
(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])
956.02 - Permitted Uses.
Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the permitted uses in the R-3 District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.
(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])
956.03 - Interim Uses.
No interim uses are allowed in the R-3 District.
(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])
956.04 - Accessory Uses.
Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the accessory uses allowed in the R-3 District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.
(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])
956.05 - Conditional Uses.
Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the conditional uses in the R-3 District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance. All conditional uses require a conditional use permit approved under procedures and standards set forth Chapter 904 of this Ordinance.
(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])
956.06 - Lot Size and Setbacks.
The following minimum requirements must be met for all lots and structures in the R-3 District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Ordinance:
A.
Minimum Lot Size:
1.
Single Family:
a)
Minimum Lot Area: 9,000 square feet.
b)
Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet.
c)
Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet.
2.
Two Family:
a)
Minimum Lot Area: 18,000 square feet.
b)
Minimum Lot Area Per Unit: 9,000 square feet.
c)
Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet.
d)
Minimum Lot Depth: 100 feet.
B.
Minimum Setbacks:
1.
Single Family, Two Family:
a)
Front Yard: 20 feet.
b)
Side Yard: 10 feet.
c)
Rear Yard: 20 feet.
2.
Accessory Structure(s):
a)
Front Yard: 20 feet.
b)
Side Yard: 5 feet.
c)
Rear Yard: 5 feet.
(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])
956.07 - Lot Coverage, Impervious Surfaces and Height.
The following limits apply in the R-3 District:
A.
Lot coverage may not exceed 30 percent of lot area.
B.
Impervious surfaces on a lot may not exceed 35 percent of lot area.
C.
Residences may not exceed a height of 2½ stories or 30 feet.
D.
Accessory buildings, except for accessory dwelling units, may not exceed a height of 20 feet.
E.
Detached accessory dwelling units may not exceed two stories or 25 feet.
(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])