Chapter 17.18
R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

Sections:

17.18.010    Regulations generally.

17.18.020    Permitted uses.

17.18.030    Conditional uses.

17.18.040    Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.

17.18.050    Parking.

17.18.060    Design standards.

17.18.010 Regulations generally.

The specific regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in all R-3 districts. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)

17.18.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-3 districts:

A.    Multiple-family dwellings.

B.    Accessory uses which are related to multiple-family dwellings.

C.    Home occupations as defined in Section 17.04.250.

D.    Community care facilities including family day care homes, day care centers, residential care facilities, transitional housing and supportive housing as defined by Sections 17.04.020.

E.    Accessory dwelling units in compliance with Chapter 17.78. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)

17.18.030 Conditional uses.

The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.72:

Those uses permitted in any R-1 or R-2 districts with a conditional use permit and as regulated therein. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)

17.18.040 Area, bulk, yard and height regulations.

The following area, bulk, yard and height regulations shall apply in the R-3 districts:

Minimum Building Site

Minimum Density Permitted

(units per acre)

Maximum Density Permitted

(units per acre)

Minimum Yards Required

Maximum Height Permitted

Maximum Coverage Permitted

Minimum Open Green Area Required

Average Width (ft.)

Minimum Area

(sq. ft.)

Front (ft.)

Side (ft.)

Rear (ft.)

Stories

Ft.

(%)

(%)

150

15,000

15/201

35

10

10

10

3

38

50

30

1    Minimum density shall depend upon the general plan land use designation. For condominium residential, the permitted density range is 15 – 35 units per acre. For apartment residential, the permitted density range is 20 – 35 units per acre.

(Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)

17.18.050 Parking.

Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.62.

Parking on the first level, not to exceed four feet above finished grade, shall not constitute a story. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)

17.18.060 Design standards.

All development shall comply with Chapter 17.96. (Ord. 674 § 2 (Exh. E), 2024)