The purpose of the R-5 High Density Multiple Residential District is to provide a district for high density residential uses in those areas where such development relates well to other land uses and thoroughfares, or where such use may act as a transition between different types of land uses.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the permitted uses in the R-5 District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

No interim uses are allowed in the R-5 District.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the accessory uses allowed in the R-5 District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the conditional uses in an R-5 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 set forth in Chapter 904 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

The following minimum requirements must be met for all lots and structures in the R-5 District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Ordinance:

A.

Minimum Lot Size:

1.

Multiple Family Dwellings:

a)

Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit: 2,175 square feet.

b)

Minimum Total Lot Area: 20,000 square feet.

2.

Multiple Family Dwelling-Elderly Housing:

a)

Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit: 1,000 square feet per unit.

b)

Minimum Total Lot Area: 20,000 square feet.

B.

Minimum Setbacks:

1.

Principal Structure(s):

a)

Front Yard: 20 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 10 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 10 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])

Except for elderly housing, the lot areas per multiple family dwelling unit that are required above shall be increased or reduced as follows:

A.

For each parking space provided under the living area of a building or underground, subtract 300 square feet.

B.

If the project includes a renewable energy component or meets a sufficient energy certification as defined by the City's Sustainability Policy that produces 100 percent of the energy usage per unit, subtract 300 square feet per unit.

C.

For each 1,000 square feet of privately owned, publicly accessible open space, subtract 100 square feet.

D.

If the project includes affordable housing units as defined by the City's Affordable Housing Policy, subtract 300 square feet per unit.

E.

The maximum allowance which may be subtracted under Section 959.07.A, B and C shall be 675 square feet per unit.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

The following limits apply in the R-5 District:

A.

Lot coverage may not exceed 40 percent of lot area.

B.

Impervious surfaces on a lot may not exceed 50 percent of the lot area.

C.

Buildings may not exceed a height of three stories or 35 feet.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])