The regulations set forth in this chapter or set forth elsewhere in this title, when referred to in this chapter, are the R-3 single-family dwelling district regulations.

(Ord. 02-12 (part); Zoning Ord. § 5-2-101)

A building or premises in an R-3 single-family dwelling district shall be used for the following purposes:

A building or premises in an R-3 single-family dwelling district shall be used for the following purposes:

A.

Single-family dwelling;

B.

Golf course, except miniature course or practice driving tee operated for commercial purposes;

C.

Any occupation and profession when conducted under the same conditions as are prescribed under Chapter 17.54 of this title, relating to home occupation uses;

D.

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to the above use, including a private garage and home occupations, but not involving any activity conducted on a commercial basis (See Section 17.52.070 of this title);

E.

Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work, or upon the expiration of a period of one year from the time of erection of such temporary buildings, whichever is sooner;

F.

Group homes for the handicapped;

G.

Wireless communications facilities, subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.57 of this title.

(Ord. 08-11 § 1 (part); Ord. 05-02 § 1 (part); Ord. 04-03 § 1 (part); Ord. 02-12 (part); Zoning Ord. § 5-2-102)

(Ord. No. 11-01, § I, 1-20-11)

A.

In the R-3 single-family residential district, every residential lot shall have an area of not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet and width of not less than sixty (60) feet. If a lot of record has less area or width than herein required and has been duly recorded prior to the date of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter, such lot may be used for any purpose permitted in this chapter.

B.

No residence shall have a living area of less than one thousand (1,000) square feet which requirement shall apply to the area enclosed by the walls proper of the house, but exclusive of open porches, pergolas or attached garages or carports, if any, or other similar extension thereof.

C.

One single-family lot of record is permitted.

(Ord. 02-12 (part); Zoning Ord. § 5-2-103)

There shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than twenty-five (25) feet, except as provided in Chapter 17.52.

(Ord. 04-12 (part); Ord. 02-12 (part); Zoning Ord. § 5-2-104)

Except as provided in Chapter 17.52, there shall be a side yard on each side of a building having a width of not less than seven feet or fifteen (15) percent of the width of the lot, whichever amount is smaller. Corner lots shall have side yards having a width of not less than seven feet or fifteen (15) percent of the width of the lot, whichever amount is smaller.

(Ord. 04-12 (part): Ord. 02-12 (part); Zoning Ord. § 5-2-105)

Except as provided in Chapter 17.52, rear yards shall have a depth of not less than thirty-five (35) feet or twenty (20) percent of the lot, whichever amount is smaller.

(Ord. 02-12 (part); Zoning Ord. § 5-2-106)

A.

No building shall exceed two stories or thirty (30) feet in height, from the first-floor finish elevation to the highest point on the roof or cupola, except as provided in Chapter 17.52.

B.

No accessory building shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.

(Zoning Ord. § 5-2-107)

(Ord. No. 2023-06, § I, 12-21-23)

The provisions of Section 17.60.020 shall apply.

(Zoning Ord. § 5-2-018)

The provisions of Chapter 17.64 shall apply.

(Zoning Ord. § 5-2-109)

(Ord. No. 10-17, § I, 12-16-10)

A.

Fences or freestanding walls or hedges shall not exceed six feet in height in any side or rear yard, or thirty-six (36) inches in height in any front yard. (Dimensions are nominal.) Construction of any fence or wall shall require a building permit.

B.

The material of fences in a front yard shall be limited to split rail, chain link, concrete block or brick, wooden slats, steel poles with chains, or similar materials approved by the building official. In approving a material for a fence, the building official shall consider visibility requirements and consistency and compatibility of materials for the specific location of the fence. No approval shall be given for fences made of fence posts, plywood, particle board, barbed wire, chicken wire or pallets.

C.

If a lot has only three sides with two of the sides adjacent to two streets, the building official may approve a fence for the rear yard if the fence is parallel to the lot lines, meets setback requirements and does not extend beyond a line extending from the front of the house to the two adjacent streets.

D.

Slats may be used with chain link fences and, when used, shall be made of aluminum, vinyl, or plastic. Electrified fences are prohibited.

E.

No fence shall encroach onto adjacent property except pursuant to a recorded instrument executed by the owner of the adjacent property.

(Ord. 06-09 § 1 (part); Ord. 03-13 § 1 (part): Ord. 02-12 (part))

(Ord. No. 11-19, § 1, 12-1-11)

Private swimming pools shall be located in the backyard and not closer than three feet to any property line, shall not occupy any front yard, and shall be screened from adjacent properties by a solid wall or fence. The fence and gate shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code and Sections 15.04.020(A)(2) and (3) of this code. The provisions of Section 15.04.010(B) of this code shall not apply. Outdoor wading pools, spas and jacuzzis shall be located only in the rear yard.

(Ord. 06-10 § 1 (part); Ord. 04-12 (part): Ord. 02-12 (part))