Chapter 17.24
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3)
Sections:
17.24.010 Intent.
17.24.020 Permitted uses.
17.24.030 Conditional uses.
17.24.040 Site plans.
17.24.050 Development standards.
17.24.060 Maximum height of structures.
17.24.070 Design.
17.24.010 Intent.
An R-3 district is intended to provide areas suitable for multiple-family dwellings and to serve as a buffer and transition between more intensively developed areas and residential properties of a lower density. An R-3 district is suitable in areas which are served by municipal services and in areas readily accessible to freeway access. (Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.24.020 Permitted uses.
Refer to Chapter 17.14 GHMC for uses permitted in the R-3 district. (Ord. 1045 § 23, 2006).
17.24.030 Conditional uses.
Refer to Chapter 17.14 GHMC for uses conditionally permitted in the R-3 district. (Ord. 1045 § 25, 2006).
17.24.040 Site plans.
Before a building permit will be issued in an R-3 district, the site plan review process as specified in Chapter 17.96 GHMC shall be followed. (Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.24.050 Development standards.
In an R-3 district, the minimum lot requirements are as follows:
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Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings |
Other Residential and Nonresidential |
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A. Minimum lot area for short plats1 |
5,400 sq. ft./dwelling unit |
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B. Minimum lot width1 |
50' |
50' |
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C. Minimum front yard2 |
House: 20' Porch: 12' Garage: 26' |
20' |
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D. Minimum side yard3 |
8' |
7' |
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E. Minimum rear yard3 |
30' |
25' |
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F. Maximum site coverage |
60% of the total lot area |
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G. Maximum density |
8 dwelling units/acre |
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1A minimum lot area is not specified for subdivisions of five or more lots. The minimum lot width shall be 0.7 percent of the lot area, in lineal feet.
2In the case of a corner lot, the owner of such lot may elect any property line abutting on a street as the front property line; provided, such choice does not impair corner vision clearance for vehicles and shall not be detrimental to adjacent properties as determined by the planning and public works directors.
3Garages accessory to single-family and duplex dwellings may be located in the defined side and rear yards, provided they conform to the criteria in GHMC 17.99.490(A)(1).
(Ord. 1131 § 12, 2008; Ord. 1085 § 6, 2007; Ord. 710 § 17, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.24.060 Maximum height of structures.
In an R-3 district, all buildings and structures shall not exceed 35 feet in height except as provided for under Chapter 17.62 GHMC, Height Restriction Area, and as provided under GHMC 17.99.510(A)(2) and 17.99.510(B). (Ord. 975 § 29, 2004; Ord. 710 § 18, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.24.070 Design.
All single-family and duplex structures shall conform to the design standards defined for single-family development in Chapter 17.99 GHMC. All multifamily and nonresidential development shall conform to all applicable design standards of Chapter 17.99 GHMC. (Ord. 975 § 30, 2004).