The purpose of the R-3 (high density multifamily residential) zone is to provide appropriate areas for apartments or condominiums in close proximity to the central business district.
(Ord. 408, 1987)
The following uses are permitted within the R-3 zone:
A.
Those uses which are permitted uses within the R-2 (moderate density multifamily residential) zone;
B.
Apartments, condominiums, townhouses and attached single-family homes;
C.
Duplex, triplex, townhouses, apartments and other multifamily structures not exceeding a density of sixteen dwelling units per gross acre;
(Ord. 408, 1987; Ord. 1083, 2/25/2025)
The following uses require special consideration and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.830:
A.
Those conditionally permitted uses within the R-2 (moderate density multifamily residential) zone;
B.
Residential projects with a density exceeding sixteen dwelling units per gross acre, however, no project shall exceed the maximum density of twenty dwelling units per gross acre.
(Ord. 408, 1987)
The following regulations shall apply to the R-3 zone:
A.
Minimum lot area: six thousand square feet;
B.
Minimum lot width: seventy-five feet;
C.
Minimum front yard: ten feet;
D.
Minimum side yards: five feet, sum of both sides: fifteen feet;
E.
Minimum rear yard: twenty feet;
F.
Corner lots shall maintain a side yard on the street side of ten feet;
G.
Maximum Allowable Density.
1.
The minimum net lot area per dwelling unit shall be one thousand five hundred square feet for those lots having a net area of twelve thousand square feet or less,
2.
The minimum net lot area per dwelling unit shall be two thousand square feet for those lots having a net area of twelve thousand to thirty thousand square feet,
3.
The maximum density for lots greater than thirty thousand square feet shall be sixteen dwelling units per gross acre,
4.
Greater densities, not to exceed twenty dwelling units per gross acre, may be approved subject to a conditional use permit and based upon how well the project conforms to the policies and standards of the city;
H.
Maximum Lot Coverage. The main building and all accessory buildings shall not cover more than forty percent of the lot area;
I.
Maximum building height limit: three stories not to exceed thirty-six feet.
(Ord. 408, 1987)
A.
Design and site development review shall be required for all housing units pursuant to Sections 17.100.003 and 17.100.004.
B.
Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 17.620 and Section 17.100.004H.
C.
The parking and storage of boats, trailers and similar vehicles and equipment shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.620.016.
D.
Accessory buildings and structures shall be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.660.
E.
Architectural features may project into any required yard pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.660.
F.
Usable Open Space. Residential projects shall provide and maintain private and shared open space as follows:
1.
A minimum of five hundred square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each dwelling unit on a lot.
2.
A minimum of seventy-five percent of the dwelling units on a lot shall be provided with private usable open space as follows:
a.
Private usable open space shall be directly accessible from the unit served and available only to that unit.
b.
Ground level private usable open space shall have a minimum area of one hundred square feet and a minimum dimension of eight feet, furthermore, no more than fifty percent of that area may be covered by a roof or second story balcony or deck.
c.
Aboveground level private usable open space shall have a minimum area of sixty square feet and a minimum dimension of six feet, furthermore, no more than fifty percent of that area may be covered by a roof, balcony or deck.
3.
Shared usable open space shall be available and accessible to all occupants of the residential project for purposes of active and/or passive outdoor recreation, exclusive of driveways, areas for off-street parking and services, and exclusive of the required front yard setback as follows:
a.
A minimum of seventy-five percent of the shared usable open space shall be at ground level, the remainder may be located above ground on a balcony or roof deck.
b.
Ground level shared usable open space shall have a minimum dimension of twelve feet and shall not be covered by any roof, balcony or other such covering.
c.
Aboveground level shared usable open space shall have a minimum dimension of ten feet and minimum area of two hundred square feet, which shall be unobstructed and shall not serve as access to any residential unit. A maximum of twenty-five percent of the aboveground level shared open space may be covered.
(Ord. 408, 1987)