Chapter 17.45
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-3)
Sections:
17.45.010 Intent.
17.45.020 Permitted uses.
17.45.030 Conditional uses.
17.45.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
17.45.050 Property development requirements.
17.45.010 Intent.
The R-3 district is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following city objectives:
(1) To encourage the development of higher density multiple residential structures, rather than lower density areas.
(2) To serve as a transitional district from commercial and professional districts to lower density single-family and duplex residential districts.
(3) To provide a variety of housing types to satisfy individual preferences and financial capabilities. [Ord. 93 § 2.3.1, 1987].
17.45.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-3 zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Accessory building.
(b) Cluster development (see Chapter 17.255 CBMC).
(c) Group residential.
(d) Multiple-family dwelling.
(e) Zero lot line development (see Chapter 17.150 CBMC).
(f) A legally established single-family dwelling or duplex preexisting the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title:
(i) In the event of damage to or destruction of such single-family dwelling or duplex, the structure must be rebuilt within 12 months of such event in order to continue the residential use.
(ii) An extension of time beyond the 12-month period referenced in the preceding subsection may be granted by the planning commission for good cause shown.
(2) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Child care facility (fewer than 13).
(b) Home occupation (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC).
(c) Tourist habitation – Bed and breakfast. [Ord. 398, 1997; Ord. 148 § 9, 1989; Ord. 93 § 2.3.2, 1987].
17.45.030 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-3 zoning district if authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.355 CBMC:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Accessory apartment (see Chapter 17.250 CBMC).
(b) Duplex dwelling.
(c) Group residential care facility.
(d) Multiple-family dwelling, greater than 35 feet in height and three stories.
(e) Planned unit development (see Chapter 17.270 CBMC).
(f) Single-family dwelling, including manufactured homes which are subject to special siting standards.
(g) Single-family dwelling combined with a multiple-family dwelling on the same lot.
(2) Civic Use Types. Buildings must be residential in appearance and maintain the character of the area and must maintain yards as required by Chapter 17.150 CBMC.
(a) Administrative service.
(b) Bus shelter (administrative conditional use, see Chapter 17.355 CBMC).
(c) Community recreation.
(d) Educational service.
(e) Library service and cultural exhibit.
(f) Lodge, club, fraternal, or civic assembly.
(g) Public safety service.
(h) Religious assembly.
(i) Utility and service – No outside storage of equipment permitted.
(3) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Child care facility.
(b) Convenience sales and personal service.
(c) Home occupation, retail sales on the premises (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC). [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 206, 1994; Ord. 93 § 2.3.3, 1987].
17.45.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
The following uses are expressly prohibited in the R-3 zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types. Certified factory-built home (except manufactured home as specifically mentioned) or recreational vehicle on an individual lot, except that unoccupied recreational vehicles may be stored provided they are not located within a vision clearance area.
(2) Civic Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(3) Commercial Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(4) Agricultural use types.
(5) Industrial use types. [Ord. 206, 1994; Ord. 93 § 2.3.4, 1987].
17.45.050 Property development requirements.
The standards of Division III of this title, General Conditions, shall apply to all land and structures in the R-3 zone except as specifically regulated in this section.
(1) Lot Standards.
(a) Minimum Area. Minimum lot areas for each building containing multiple-family dwelling units are listed in Table 17.45.050.
(b) Minimum Width. Each lot shall have a minimum width of 40 feet.
|
No. of Units |
Total Area |
Building Area |
Yard Area |
Percent of Area Covered by Building
|
|
1 |
5,000 |
2,200 |
2,800 |
44.0 |
|
2 |
7,000 |
3,080 |
3,920 |
44.0 |
|
3 |
6,200 |
2,790 |
3,410 |
45.0 |
|
4 |
7,400 |
3,404 |
3,996 |
46.0 |
|
5 |
8,600 |
4,042 |
4,558 |
47.0 |
|
6 |
9,800 |
4,704 |
4,896 |
48.0 |
|
7 |
11,000 |
5,500 |
5,500 |
50.0 |
|
8 |
12,200 |
6,100 |
6,100 |
50.0 |
|
9 |
13,400 |
6,700 |
6,700 |
50.0 |
|
10 |
14,600 |
7,300 |
7,300 |
50.0 |
|
11 |
15,800 |
7,900 |
7,900 |
50.0 |
|
12 |
17,000 |
8,500 |
8,500 |
50.0 |
|
13 |
18,200 |
9,100 |
9,100 |
50.0 |
|
14 |
19,400 |
9,700 |
9,700 |
50.0 |
|
15+ |
Add 1,200 sq. ft. for every unit over 14 |
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(2) Building Coverage. A maximum of 44 percent of the lot area for single-family and duplex dwelling units may be covered. The maximum lot coverage for multifamily dwellings is found in the sliding scale in Table 17.45.050, under percent of area covered by building.
(3) Building Height. No building or structure shall have a height greater than three stories, not to exceed 35 feet, except as permitted under conditional uses.
(4) Yards. There are no yard requirements for the use, bus shelter, other than those imposed by building codes. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.3.5, 1987].