§ 86-195. Minimum specifications.

(a)

Minimum square footage. The minimum square footage of living space for a dwelling in the R-3 district constructed under this division is 1,000 square feet per unit in a three bedroom construction, 800 square feet per unit in a two bedroom construction and 600 square feet for a single unit.

(b)

Building height. The building height in the R-3 district shall be a maximum of three stories, but not to exceed 45 feet.

(c)

Lot size. Lot size in the R-3 district is as follows:

(1)

Width: 60 feet minimum.

(2)

Area: 7,200 square feet minimum for single-family dwellings; 3,600 square foot minimum for each residential unit for properties occupied by two families; 1,500 square feet minimum for each residential unit for properties occupied by three or more families.

(d)

Yards. Yard requirements in the R-3 district are as follows:

(1)

Front: as required for the R-1 residential district.

(2)

Rear: as required for the R-1 residential district.

(3)

Side: as required for the R-1 residential district.

(e)

Setback from waterways. For all R-3 residential buildings, garages and other structures (other than movable storage sheds), a minimum setback of 35 feet is required from the ordinary high-water mark of a waterway.

(f)

Parking. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each residential unit in the R-3 district.

(g)

Minimum roof pitch. A minimum of 6/12 roof pitch is required on all new single-family and two-family residences.

Note— If any R-1 or R-2 uses are allowed in the R-3 district as a conditional use, the use is subject to the same building, lot and yard requirements set forth by their respective districts.

(Code 1994, § 13-1-43(e)—(j); Amd. of 6-7-2005(2))