This district is intended for buildings containing multiple-dwelling units, including both attached single-family dwelling units and apartment-style residential development. It is intended to provide additional variety in housing opportunity and choices, and to recognize the need to provide affordable housing.
[Amended 2-19-2008 by Ord. No. 175; 6-17-2019 by Ord. No. 238; 11-23-2021 by Ord. No. 253]
A. 
Land and/or buildings in the R-3 District may be used for the following purposes by right:
1. 
Multiple-family dwelling units, including single-family attached dwelling units, and apartment buildings.
2. 
Single-family detached dwelling units.
3. 
Accessory buildings and uses associated with the above permitted uses, including:
a. 
Automobile garages.
b. 
Health club facilities intended primarily for residents of the residential complex.
c. 
Recreational facilities intended exclusively for residents of the residential complex such as pools and tennis courts and other similar uses.
d. 
Community center building.
Accessory buildings shall also comply with the regulations contained in Section 3-2 of this ordinance. As provided in Section 8-3, carports are permitted in the R-3 District by special use permit only.
4. 
Home occupations pursuant to Section 3-26.
5. 
State-licensed residential care family facilities.
6. 
State-licensed family day-care centers.
7. 
Municipal parks.
8. 
Public utility or service buildings, not requiring the outdoor storage of materials.
B. 
Short-term rental units are prohibited in the R-3 District except when established as a nonconforming use and operating in compliance with the regulations in Section 20-8.
[Amended 6-17-2019 by Ord. No. 238]
Land and/or buildings in the R-3 District may be used for the following purposes when approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the special use requirements contained in Article 17:
A. 
Carports.
B. 
Home occupations not meeting the standards in Section 3-26.
C. 
Multiple-family dwelling units providing any type of nursing or medical assistance, assisted living facility, or residential complex providing a common eating area.
D. 
State-licensed group day-care centers.
E. 
State-licensed residential care group facilities.
All permitted uses and special land uses are subject to the following site development requirements:
A. 
Site Plan Review is required in accordance with Article 19.
B. 
Parking is required in accordance with Article 15.
C. 
Signs are permitted in accordance with the requirements of Article 16.
D. 
Minimum building setbacks, height, area, and lot dimensions are required as noted below.
MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS
Front yard
30 feet
Side yard
20 feet
Rear yard
30 feet
MINIMUM BUILDING-TO-BUILDING SPACING
Side to side
25 feet
Front to front
50 feet
Rear to rear
80 feet
Front to side
50 feet
Corner to corner
25 feet
Front to rear
60 feet
Rear to side
50 feet
MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE (Multiple-Family Dwelling Units)
Efficiency units
500 square feet
One-bedroom units
600 square feet
Two-bedroom units
800 square feet
Three-bedroom units
1,000 square feet
Four-bedroom units
1,150 square feet
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Minimum lot width
150 feet
Maximum lot coverage
35% of total lot area
Maximum building height
35 feet
Maximum density
A maximum net density of 12 units per acre shall be permitted
Maximum dwelling units per building (attached single-family dwelling units)
6 units
Maximum dwelling units per building (apartment-style dwelling units)
12 units (unless approved by special use)