The intent of the R-4 district is to be primarily residential, with recreation and commercial uses that are compatible with a residential area and do not infringe upon residential livability.
(Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
A. 
For duplexes, minimum lot size is seven thousand (7,000) square feet.
B. 
For multifamily dwellings, minimum lot size is six thousand (6,000) square feet for the first dwelling unit plus:
1. 
One thousand (1,000) square feet for each additional ground floor dwelling unit; and
2. 
Five hundred (500) square feet for each additional dwelling unit above ground floor.
(Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
Minimum yard requirements in the R-4 district are as follows:
A. 
Front, fifteen (15) feet from property line;
B. 
Rear, five feet from property line;
C. 
Side, five feet from property line, except that side yards along flanking side streets (i.e., on corner lots) must be not less than fifteen (15) feet.
(Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
Parking of small cargo trailers and recreational equipment in the R-4 district, including but not limited to boats, trailers, motorized dwellings, houseboats, horse vans, and the erection of other nonpermanent structures such as tents, are subject to the following limitations: Such equipment may not be used for living, sleeping, or other occupancy when parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any other location not approved for such use, except for temporary occupancy not to exceed fifteen (15) days in any calendar year.
(Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
Temporary buildings placed on a lot for use during construction of the principal building may remain on the lot for no more than one year. In extenuating circumstances, the property owner may apply to the city for an extension of time that the temporary building may remain.
(Ord. 627 (part), 1999)