§ 153.065. R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

(A) Description and purpose. The R-3 District is established to provide adequate opportunities for multiple-family development and related or similar uses.

(B) Uses permitted as a matter of right.

(1) One-family dwellings; and

(2) Two-family dwellings.

(C) Uses permitted by special use permit.

(1) Multiple-family dwellings;

(2) Senior citizen housing;

(3) Convalescent home;

(4) Nursing home;

(5) Hospital;

(6) Nursery and day care center;

(7) Mobile home parks;

(8) Churches;

(9) Schools;

(10) Parks and playgrounds;

(11) Customary home occupations; and

(12) Government offices.

(D) Accessory uses permitted when located on the same lot as a permitted primary use.

(1) Private auto garages, carports;

(2) Child playhouse, swingsets and similar apparatus;

(3) Doghouses, pens and similar structures;

(4) Fallout shelters;

(5) Swimming pool and/or bathhouse;

(6) Porches, gazebos, decks and similar structures;

(7) One “For Sale” or “For Rent” sign per lot; and

(8) Tennis, basketball or volleyball court and similar uses for private use.

(E) Bulk regulations.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and

(b) All other uses: 20,000 square feet or 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit whichever is greater.

(2) Minimum lot width:

(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and

(b) All other uses: 100 feet.

(3) Required front yard:

(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and

(b) All other uses: 50 feet.

(4) Required rear yard:

(a) Single-family or two-family dwelling: same as R-1 District; and

(b) All other uses: 25 feet.

(5) Required side yard: 25 feet, except that the street side of a corner lot shall provide a minimum 40 feet side yard;

(6) Maximum lot coverage: 50%; and

(7) Maximum building height: 40 feet.

(Ord., § 4.4(3), passed 8-5-1991)