R-1

Single-Family Residential (Low-Density)

This district is intended to provide for low-density residential neighborhoods, characterized by single-family dwellings on relatively large lots with supporting community facilities and urban services. Its regulations are intended to minimize traffic congestion and to assure that density is consistent with the carrying capacity of infrastructure.

R-2

Single-Family Residential (Urban Density)

This district is intended to provide for medium-density residential neighborhoods, characterized by single-family dwellings on moderately sized lots with supporting community facilities and urban services. Its regulations apply to established parts of Windsor Heights and to new areas which are developed to higher residential densities. Regulations are intended to minimize traffic congestion and to assure that density is consistent with the carrying capacity of infrastructure.

R-3

Urban Family Residential

This district is intended to provide for medium-density residential neighborhoods, characterized by single-family dwellings on small to moderately sized lots and low-density, multiple-family development. It provides special regulations to encourage innovative forms of housing development. It adapts to both established and newer neighborhoods, as well as transitional areas between single-family and multi-family neighborhoods. Its regulations are intended to minimize traffic congestion and to assure that density is consistent with the carrying capacity of infrastructure.

R-4

Multiple-Family Residential

This district is intended to provide locations primarily for residential multiple-family housing, with supporting and appropriate community facilities. It also permits some nonresidential uses such as offices through a special permit procedure, to permit the development of mixed-use neighborhoods.

MH

Mobile Home Residential

This district recognizes that mobile home development, properly planned, can provide important opportunities for affordable housing. It provides opportunities for mobile home development within planned parks or subdivisions, along with the supporting services necessary to create quality residential neighborhoods.

O

Office/Limited Commercial

This district reserves appropriately located area for office and community-oriented commercial development and distinguishes these from other, more intensive commercial activities. The commercial and office uses permitted are compatible with nearby residential and civic areas. Development regulations are designed to ensure compatibility in size, scale, and landscaping with nearby residences.

CC

Community Commercial

This district is intended for commercial facilities which serve the needs of markets ranging from several neighborhoods to the overall region. While allowed commercial and office uses are generally compatible with nearby residential areas, traffic and operating characteristics may have more negative effects on residential neighborhoods than those permitted in the O District. CC Districts are appropriate at major intersections, at the junction of several neighborhoods, or at substantial commercial sub-centers.

GC

General Commercial

This district accommodates a variety of commercial uses, including auto-oriented uses, some of which have significant traffic or visual effects. These districts may include commercial uses which are oriented to services, including automotive services, rather than retail activities. These uses may create land use conflicts with adjacent residential areas, requiring provision of adequate buffering. This district is most appropriately located along major arterial streets or in areas that can be adequately buffered from surrounding residences.

UC

University Avenue Corridor Mixed Use

This district recognizes the mixed-use character of the University Avenue Corridor, which contains a combination of residential, commercial, and office uses. This corridor will include special aesthetic and sign design standards which will help enhance its character as Windsor Heights’ main street.

TC

Town Center District

This district is intended to provide appropriate development regulations to encourage the emergence of the 66th and University Avenue area as a town center for Windsor Heights. The regulations will recognize the mixed-use and civic character of the area, and will help to encourage the development of a pedestrian oriented district at the intersection.

LI

Limited Industrial

This district is intended to reserve sites appropriate for the location of industrial uses with relatively limited environmental effects. The district is designed to provide appropriate space and regulations to encourage good quality industrial development, while assuring that facilities are served with adequate parking and loading facilities.

Special and Overlay Districts: These districts may be applied to a parcel in combination with a Base Zoning District. Overlay Districts are intended to help the City manage development in areas that exhibit special characteristics or features that warrant a greater differentiation of standards. Special and Overlay Districts include:

Mixed Use District

Planned Unit Development District

Floodplain/Floodway District

Specific purposes and standards for each Overlay District are detailed in Chapter 169: Special and Overlay Districts.

Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

9,600

7,200

(Note 3)

(Note 5)

See
Section 171.03(6)

Minimum Lot Width (feet)

80

50

60 (Note 4)

(Notes 4,6)

Site Area per Housing Unit (square feet)

9,600

7,200

(Note 3)

(Note 7)

Minimum Yards (feet)

Front Yard

35

35

35

35

Street Side Yard

35

35

35

35

Interior Side Yard

8 (Note 1)

7 (Note 2)

7 (Note 2)

(Note 8)

Rear Yard

35

35

35

35

Maximum Height (feet)

Main Building

35

35

35

(Note 9)

Accessory Building

20*

20*

20*

20*

Maximum Building Coverage

35%

45%

50%

50%

Maximum Impervious Coverage

50%

(Note 12)

55%

(Note 12)

60%

(Note 12)

65%

(Note 12)

Floor Area Ratio

NA

NA

NA

NA

*Side walls cannot exceed 14 feet

Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

5,000 (Note 10)

7,200

5,000

5,000

None

10,000

Minimum Lot Width (feet)

50
(Note 10)

60

50

50

20

50

Site Area per Housing Unit (square feet)

(Note 10)

(Note 7)

NA

(Note 7)

500

NA

Minimum Yards (feet)

Front Yard

25

25

15

25

0

25

Street Side Yard

15

25

15

25

0

10

Interior Side Yard

7

0

0

0

0

10

Rear Yard

25

20

15

10

0

10

Maximum Height (feet)

Main Building

45

60

60

45

45

45

Maximum Building Coverage

50%

60%

70%

60%

100%

70%

Maximum Impervious Coverage

70% (Note 12)

80% (Note 12)

90% (Note 12)

80% (Note 12)

100% (Note 12)

90% (Note 12)

Floor Area Ratio

0.50

0.50

1.00

1.00

2.00

1.00