The purpose of this district is to provide an area for high-density residential development served by public sewer and water service. The standards set out in this article shall apply in the district.
The following principal uses are permitted in the R-4 District:
A. 
Multifamily housing.
B. 
Child-care uses.
The following principal structures are permitted in the R-4 District:
A. 
Multifamily residences.
B. 
Nursery schools and day-care centers.
The following accessory uses are permitted in the R-4 District:
A. 
Private storage of motor vehicles.
B. 
Private recreational activities, including but not limited to swimming, tennis, horticulture, and playground activities.
C. 
Offices in conjunction with apartment complexes.
D. 
Horticulture.
[Added 9-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-41]
E. 
Limited poultry raising. Poultry raising in residential districts will be limited by DAFS regulations. If no regulations or explicit zoning regulations exist, limited poultry raising may only occur if the resident/owner has an approved poultry raising site plan and permit approved by DAFS that is recorded with Land Management Department.
[Added 9-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-41]
F. 
Limited apiculture. Apiculture in residential districts will be limited by DAFS regulations. If no regulations or explicit zoning regulations exist, limited apiculture may only occur if the resident/owner has an approved apiculture site plan and permit approved by DAFS that is recorded with Land Management Department.
[Added 9-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-41]
The following accessory structures are permitted in the R-4 District:
A. 
Private garages.
B. 
Private recreational structures as allowed in Article XXIX (Modifications, Exceptions and Special Requirements).
C. 
Separate offices in conjunction with apartment complexes.
D. 
Gardens and DAFS-approved community gardens.
[Added 9-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-41]
E. 
Poultry coops and bee hives.
[Added 9-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-41]
In the R-4 District the following uses are conditional and are subject to the provisions of Article XXIII (Conditional Use Permits):
A. 
Planned unit developments.
B. 
Single-family and low-density multifamily residential housing.
C. 
Community living arrangements subject to regulation and § 625-239 (Community living arrangements).
D. 
Clubs and fraternal organizations.
The following structures and limitations upon structures may be allowed in the R-4 District under conditional use permits issued pursuant to the provisions of Article XXIII (Conditional Use Permits):
A. 
Structures for planned unit developments.
B. 
Single-family dwellings, except mobile homes.
C. 
Duplexes and quad-plexes.
D. 
Structures for the housing of clubs and fraternal organizations.
E. 
Public and quasi-public utility structures not covered by Article XXIX (Modifications, Exceptions and Special Requirements).
F. 
Community living arrangement structures subject to regulation and § 625-239 (Community living arrangements).
The following lot, height, and yard requirements are established for the R-4 District:
A. 
Yard requirements.
(1) 
Lot area shall be a minimum of 10,000 square feet plus an additional 1,500 square feet per dwelling in excess of four units.
(2) 
The minimum lot width shall be 80 feet.
B. 
Maximum height. The maximum height for all principal structures shall be 35 feet and for an accessory structure 20 feet.
C. 
Setbacks.
(1) 
The minimum highway setbacks shall be regulated by Article XVIII (Highway Access and Setbacks).
(2) 
The minimum side yard setback shall be 20 feet for all principal structures and 10 feet for all accessory structures.
(3) 
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 30 feet for all principal structures and 10 feet for all accessory structures.
(4) 
No accessory structure may be placed in a required front yard except for noncomposting gardens.
[Amended 9-15-2022 by Ord. No. 22-41]
(5) 
Side yard setback on a corner shall be 30 feet.
D. 
Lot coverage and open space.
(1) 
Maximum lot coverage by principal or accessory buildings is 35%.
(2) 
Minimum open space shall be 30%. No area with dimensions less than 20 feet in depth or width shall be counted as open space.
E. 
Lot, height, and yard requirements for conditional uses. Lot, height, and yard requirements for structures and uses under conditional use permits shall be incorporated into said permits.
The following regulations shall apply within the R-4 District:
A. 
Article XXVI as pertaining to parking.
B. 
Article XXVII as pertaining to the placement and use of signs.
C. 
Article XXX (Administration) with respect to the requirement of site plan review.