Chapter 17.85
R3 – MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.85.010 Description and intent.
17.85.020 Permitted uses.
17.85.030 Area requirements.
17.85.040 Yards.
17.85.050 Building height limit.
17.85.060 Public service requirement.
17.85.070 Group housing.
17.85.080 Site plan requirement.
17.85.010 Description and intent.
The R3 multifamily residential zoning district is established as a land use district for one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings and limited office uses where public water and sewer services are available. For the multifamily residential zoning district, in promoting the general purposes of this title, the specific intentions of this chapter are:
A. To encourage the construction of one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings;
B. To prohibit commercial and industrial land uses and any other use of the land which would interfere with the development or continuation of one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings in this district;
C. To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted under the provisions of this chapter;
D. To discourage any use which, because of its character or size, would create requirements and costs for public services, such as police and fire protection, water supply, and sewerage, before such services can adequately be provided; and
E. To discourage any use which would generate other than normal vehicular traffic on streets serving residents on those streets. [Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.010].
17.85.020 Permitted uses.
The following land uses are permitted in the multifamily residential district:
A. Accessory buildings;
B. Beauty shops;
C. Boardinghouses;
D. Churches;
E. Clinics;
F. Greenhouses;
G. Home occupations;
H. Hospitals;
I. Multifamily dwellings;
J. Parks and playgrounds;
K. Professional offices;
L. Schools;
M. Single-family dwellings;
N. Two-family dwellings;
O. Vacation homes; and
P. Bed and breakfasts. [Ord. FY2007-08-O §11, 2006; Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.020].
17.85.030 Area requirements.
A. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required, per dwelling unit, is as follows:
|
Building Type |
Lot Area Required per Dwelling Unit (in Square Feet) |
|
1. Single-family |
7,200 |
|
2. Two-family (duplex) |
3,600 |
|
3. Three-plex |
2,400 |
|
4. Four-plex |
2,000 |
|
5. Five-, six- or seven-plex |
1,600 |
|
6. Eight-plex or larger |
1,200 |
B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width required is 60 feet. [Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.030].
17.85.040 Yards.
A. Front Yards.
1. The minimum front yard shall be 25 feet unless a previous building line less than this has been established, in which case the minimum front yard for interior lots shall be the average of the setbacks of the main structures on abutting lots on either side if both lots are occupied.
2. If one lot is occupied and the other vacant, the setback shall be the setback of the occupied lot plus one-half the remaining distance to the required 25-foot setback.
3. If neither of the abutting side lots or tracts are occupied by a structure, the setback shall be 25 feet.
B. Side Yards. The minimum yard required, on each side of a principal building, is five feet. The minimum side yard required on the street side of a corner lot is 10 feet.
C. Rear Yards. The minimum rear yard required is 10 feet. [Ord. 87-14-O §8, 1987; Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.040].
17.85.050 Building height limit.
The maximum building height allowed is 35 feet. [Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.050].
17.85.060 Public service requirement.
Water and sanitary sewer service from a certificated public utility or municipal system are required for lots in this land use district before a building permit can be issued. [Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.060].
17.85.070 Group housing.
In the case of a dwelling group consisting of two or more buildings, the contemplated arrangement of which makes it impracticable to apply the requirements of this title to the individual building units in the group, a conditional use permit may be issued by the commission if the plans of such dwelling group comply with the following standards and the requirements of Chapter 17.200 KIBC:
A. That the proposed dwelling group will constitute a residential environment of sustained desirability and stability; that it will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood; that it will result in intensity of land utilization no higher, and standards of open space at least as high, as permitted or specified in this title in the district in which the proposed dwelling group is located;
B. That the tract of land on which the dwelling group is to be erected comprises at least 80,000 square feet;
C. That the buildings are to be used for residential purposes and the customary accessory uses, such as garages, storage spaces and recreational and community activities;
D. That the average lot area per dwelling unit on the side, exclusive of the area occupied by streets, will not be less than the lot area required for each dwelling unit in the district in which the dwelling group is to be located;
E. That there are provided, as part of the proposed development, adequate recreation areas to serve the needs of the anticipated population;
F. That off-street parking is provided on the basis of two parking spaces for each dwelling unit within the development;
G. That the development will not produce a volume of traffic in excess of the capacity for which the access streets are designed;
H. That property adjacent to the proposed dwelling group will not be adversely affected;
I. That such dwelling group not be located in an industrial district; and
J. That the proposed group housing development will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this title to promise public health, safety and general welfare. [Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.070].
17.85.080 Site plan requirement.
All multifamily developments containing 10 or more dwelling units shall provide a site plan containing the information required by KIBC 17.200.030. Said site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. [Ord. 83-17-O §4, 1983. Formerly §17.20.080].