The purpose and intent of the university residential density overlay district is to allow increased density for new housing in a focused area near campus, and therefore reduce the impact of student housing on lower density neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Requirements for permitted uses, conditional uses, lot width, yards, building height, signage, stormwater and park fees remain the same as the underlying zoning district to which the overlay zoning is applied unless specifically described in this overlay district. At least ten percent of the lot should be usable open space.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Applicants must apply for a zoning map district change within the overlay map permission area for the R-3A designation. To the extent there is a conflict between the restrictions or requirements associated with the district, the requirements that most restrictively limit the use of the site shall apply. No party other than the owner of the property or agents of the owner may apply for the R-3A university residential density overlay zoning. Permission will require conformance with the requirements established for the duties of the zoning administrator (Section 19.75.061). Applications may also require a conditional use permit. Procedures for zoning changes and amendments are further elaborated in Chapter 19.69.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Within this district, a multifamily building with up to sixteen units is a permitted use for new construction. More than sixteen units per building and up to thirty-two units per building may be requested as a conditional use. Among other issues, conditional use permits should consider long term impacts of the proposal on the surrounding area. More than thirty-two units per building are not allowed in the district but may be considered as part of a PD district. Architectural quality shall be subject to the review of the plan and architectural review commission and include consideration of any design and planning criteria as established by the city, for buildings in this zoning district.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

The minimum lot area in the R-3A district is shown is as follows:

A.

Minimum lot area in the R-3A district for one-family and two-family is as follows:

3.

A nonconforming lot for a one-family or two-family that does not meet the minimum lot area above may be considered as a buildable lot if it:

a.

Meets all other standards including Section 19.60.050.

b.

Is reviewed and approved by the city plan and architectural review commission.

B.

Minimum lot area in the R-3A district for multifamily is as follows:

1.

Multifamily lot size is twelve thousand square feet, there shall be a higher minimum lot requirement for a higher density multifamily residence.

2.

Minimum lot size for a higher density residence is determined by adding the number of units. The unit square footage requirement is determined by the number of bedrooms per unit.

EXAMPLE A
A multifamily of two one-bedroom (2,000 sq ft ^* 2 = 4,000 sq ft) + two efficiency (1,600 sq ft ^* 2 = 3200 sq ft) = a total of 7,200 sq ft. Example A does not meet the threshold to be considered as a higher density multifamily residence; therefore, the minimum lot requirement is 15,000 square feet.

EXAMPLE B
A multifamily of three five-bedroom (3,280 sq ft ^* 3 = 9,840 sq ft) + two two-bedroom (2,400 sq ft ^* 2 = 4,800 sq ft) = a total of 14,640 sq ft. Example B is higher than the minimum threshold of 12,000 square feet; therefore, the minimum square footage is now 14,640 square feet.

C.

Minimum lot area for group lodging facilities will be set in conditional use review.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

This limitation shall not apply to community living arrangements allowed by federal and state law (such as foster homes and adult family homes for the disabled) and those allowed under Wisconsin Statutes 62.23.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)