In order to provide for the development of medium multiple residential areas and to maintain the integrity of existing medium multiple residential areas within the city, the regulations set out in this chapter shall be applicable to all properties classified in zone R-3.

(Prior code § 9150)

No person shall use, nor shall any property owner permit the use of, an R-3-zoned lot for any principal or accessory use other than the following:

A.

Principal Uses.

1.

Dwelling units, the number of which shall be determined as follows:

a.

On lots having seven thousand square feet or less of lot area, one dwelling unit for each two thousand fifty square feet of lot area, and

b.

On lots having more than seven thousand square feet of lot area, one dwelling unit for each one thousand seven hundred fifty square feet of total lot area;

2.

Those uses expressly permitted pursuant to Section 18.52.030, for which a conditional use permit is required;

3.

Those uses permitted in the R-2 zone;

B.

Accessory Uses. Those accessory uses permitted pursuant to the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 2518 § 5 (part), 1990; prior code § 9151)

All uses of properties in the R-3 zone shall comply with the following development standards:

A.

Minimum Lot Area. No lot in the R-3 zone created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall have a minimum lot area of less than seven thousand square feet.

B.

Minimum Yard Areas. Each lot in the R-3 zone shall have front, side and rear yards conforming to the following requirements:

1.

Front Yards. Each lot in the R-3 zone shall have a front yard of not less than the average of the front building setbacks on the existing buildings within the block where the buildings are located, but shall not be less than fifteen feet in depth; provided, that on corner lots, the setback shall not result in a visual closure of the entrance to the block. The second floor shall have a differential setback from the first floor which will create a single-family character to the front of the structure.

2.

Side Yards. In the R-3 zone, every lot shall have and maintain side yards adjacent to each side lot line the total of which shall equal not less than thirty percent of the lot width within the front fifty feet of the lot, provided:

a.

Interior Lot Lines. Side yards on interior lot lines shall be not less than ten percent of the lot width and not less than five feet in width.

b.

Corner Lots. On the street side, the required side yard shall be not less than ten feet in width.

c.

Covered Unenclosed Porches. Covered unenclosed porches may encroach five feet into required side yards of ten feet or more in width.

3.

Rear Yards. Every lot in the R-3 zone shall have a rear yard of not less than five feet.

C.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width for R-3-zoned lots created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be seventy feet.

D.

Maximum Height Limits. No building or structure located on a lot in zone R-3 shall have a height in excess of thirty-five feet; provided, that chimneys and similar architectural features may project above the highest point a maximum of two feet; and provided further, that where existing neighborhoods are predominantly single story in character, the approving authority may limit the height, area and/or placement of second story additions or may prohibit them in order to preserve the architectural integrity of the neighborhood.

E.

Open Space.

1.

Private Open Space. Each unit in a development in the R-3 zone shall have and maintain at least one hundred fifty square feet of private usable open space dedicated for the exclusive use of each dwelling unit. Private open space shall be located and maintained immediately adjacent to the unit served, with direct access thereto, from a bedroom, living, dining or family room.

2.

Common Open Space. Each lot in a development in the R-3 zone shall have and maintain at least two hundred square feet of common open space per unit, located within a reasonable proximity of most of the units.

a.

For projects of less than ten units, the common open space shall include a landscaped area with amenities such as barbecues, fire pit, children's play area or family picnic area.

b.

For projects of ten units or more, a minimum of two of the following recreational facilities shall be provided within the common open space:

a.

Landscaped area with amenities such as a barbecue or a fire pit;

b.

Children's play area;

c.

Family picnic area;

d.

Swimming pool or spa with cabana or patio cover;

e.

Recreation room with facilities.

3.

Minimum Dimensions. In order to assure the usability of open space, required open space shall have minimum dimensions as follows:

a.

Private open space shall have dimensions of not less than five feet by eight feet.

b.

Common open space shall have dimensions of not less than ten feet, except where such open space is contiguous to a required yard or private open space, such minimum dimension may be reduced to five feet.

c.

Not less than one-half of the total required common open space shall be a contiguous area located on the ground.

F.

Landscaping.

1.

Whenever a driveway is located within a required side yard, and when the entry to such dwelling units is from said yard, a landscaped area at least five feet wide shall be maintained between such a driveway, and any building on the same lot containing such units. Required walkways may encroach not more than thirty-six inches into such landscaped area. The landscaped area may be reduced to a minimum of two feet and located adjacent to the building when a walkway is located adjacent to a driveway. The walkway shall be differentiated from the driveway by the use of decorative pavement and shall be separated by a concrete curb not less than four inches in height.

2.

All open areas on R-3 zoned lots including areas between garages, except driveways, parking areas, walkways, utility areas, improved decks, patios, porches or play areas shall be maintained with plant material and appropriately irrigated to city landscape guidelines and standards. All plant material shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, clear of weeds and debris. Plans shall meet all city requirements for submittal, including but not limited to the city landscape guidelines. The city shall maintain the option to require plans to be prepared by a landscape professional, including but not limited to a landscape contractor, landscape architect or landscape designer.

3.

Landscaping shall be planted at the minimum of one tree for each one thousand five hundred square feet of net lot area with a minimum of twenty percent of the trees at a twenty-four-inch box size; fifty percent of the trees at a fifteen gallon size; and thirty percent at a five gallon size. The approving authority of the development review shall have the authority to reduce these quantities, when substantial amounts of specimen size trees are planted. A credit of two trees may be given for each existing specimen sized tree preserved.

G.

Drainage. All open areas shall be maintained so as to readily dispose of all storm-runoff water and all surface water.

H.

Internal Walkways.

1.

There shall be internal walkways allowing adequate pedestrian access to at least one adjacent public street, the off-street parking areas and buildings containing dwelling units. Such walkways shall be a minimum of thirty-six inches wide and shall be improved with a hard, durable surfacing.

2.

Driveways shall not be utilized in lieu of required internal walkways.

I.

Laundry Facilities—Outdoor Clothes-drying Yards or Areas. No outdoor clothes-drying areas shall be allowed or maintained. Accommodations for washers and dryers shall be made within the units or on the site of the development. For three units or less, a minimum of one clothes washer and one clothes dryer shall be provided. For more than three units, two clothes washers and two clothes dryers shall be provided for each eight units.

J.

Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting operated or maintained in conjunction with any activity or purpose on any R-3-zoned lot shall be arranged so as to reflect the light away from any other adjacent property.

K.

Fencing.

1.

A six-foot high wall shall be erected and maintained in and along each interior lot line of an R-3 (or R-4) zoned lot, except within the required front yard area.

2.

Within the required front yard fences shall be constructed of nonview-obscuring material. If columns are used to support the fence, they may not exceed forty-two inches in height and may be no wider than eighteen inches and no closer than eight feet, center-to-center and may include a masonry base of not more than twenty-four inches in height.

L.

Storage. A minimum of two hundred fifty cubic feet of lockable, enclosed storage per unit shall be provided in the garage or carport area; substitutions for the location of the storage may be granted by the approving authority at the time of development review.

M.

Recreation Vehicle Parking. The parking of boats, trailers, campers and recreation vehicles, other than passenger van conversions, is prohibited except in areas specifically designed for such parking, not including any required parking spaces, driveways or turnaround areas; provided, that such areas shall be fully screened from view of the public street or from an R-E, R-1 or R-2-zoned lot.

(Ord. 2632 § 1 (C), 1994; Ord. 2610 § 1 (H(3), I, K), 1993; Ord. 2518 § 5 (part), 1990; prior code § 9152)