The multifamily residential district R-3-1 allows three-family and four-family dwellings each having a minimum living area of 850 square feet. The R-3-1 district permits typical garden apartment development with buildings not exceeding two stories, having at least five and not more than 12 units per buildable acre, and with apartments or units having a minimum living area of 850 square feet.
(Ordinance 438, § 31(a), adopted 11/24/2003)
The conditions and limitations on uses in the R-3-1 district are as follows:
(1) 
Density.
More than one building or structure may be located upon a lot.
(2) 
Access.
Any structure not facing a public street shall face upon a court yard having a minimum width of 45 feet between structures and any appurtenances thereto, which courtyard shall have direct access to a public street or a parking lot abutting a public street.
(3) 
Distance between buildings.
No exterior walls of any two buildings, any one of which buildings contains an apartment or living unit and either one of which exterior walls includes a window or door, and which walls are parallel or within 45 degrees of being parallel, shall be closer together than a horizontal distance of 45 feet.
(4) 
Minimum distance requirements.
All buildings and structures shall, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, be separated by a minimum horizontal distance of eight feet.
(5) 
Parkland requirements.
Unless otherwise satisfied pursuant to chapter 41, pertaining to subdivisions, one acre per 100 dwelling units, or five percent of the total site area, whichever is greater, shall be provided to satisfy parkland requirements; provided that the council may, at its discretion, require the payment of the established fee in lieu of land dedication for each such dwelling unit. Such recreational open space shall be located or arranged so as to function as a recreational area and be uniformly beneficial to all of the dwelling units in the project or development. Open space required to separate structures shall not be considered to be a part of the required recreational open space.
(6) 
Parking.
a. 
There shall be a minimum 15-foot setback from the rear most wall of any garage, and from the curbline of any parking area, to the nearest property line.
b. 
Garages and/or covered parking is required, and may be attached or detached.
c. 
A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each living unit. All off-street parking and driveways shall be improved with all weather asphalt, concrete, or paving stones, and curb and gutter.
(7) 
Traffic impact.
The planning and zoning commission and the council may consider number of units proposed, the availability of mass transit and the impact the development may have on existing traffic patterns, with respect to any application for multifamily zoning.
(8) 
Height and placement requirements.
The height and placement requirements shall be as provided in chart 1, section 53-33(k).
(9) 
Parking.
The parking regulations and requirements shall be as provided in chart 4, section 53-33(n).
(10) 
Approved materials.
All buildings and structures, garages, and/or accessory buildings constructed within this district must have all four sides composed of 100 percent brick, stone, hardiplank or other approved masonry product.
(Ordinance 438, § 31(b), (d), adopted 11/24/2003)
(a) 
The site development regulations in this section shall be applicable to apartment buildings and property zoned multifamily residential district R-3-1.
(b) 
The maximum dwelling units per buildable acre is 12 units.
(Ordinance 438, § 31(c), adopted 11/24/2003)