Chapter 18.56
HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R5) DISTRICT
Sections:
18.56.030 Special exception uses.
18.56.040 Development standards.
18.56.050 Additional development standards.
18.56.010 District intent.
The R5 (high density multiple-family residential) district is intended to be used as follows:
(A) Use Type and Intensity.
(1) Multiple-family homes in the form of apartment or condominium complexes.
(2) Medium to high density.
(3) Multiple primary structures on one lot.
(B) Application of District.
(1) Existing and new development.
(2) District is comprised of spot zoning or small pockets of development (a couple of contiguous lots).
(C) Development Standards.
(1) Stringent standards to protect the quality of life for tenants and surrounding zoning districts.
(D) Appropriate adjacent districts: PR, AG, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, TR, MH, UV, IS, NC, DC, C1, C2, and HC.
(E) Plan Commission.
(1) Should use this district for existing developments and carefully for new residential development within the City of Angola.
(F) Board of Zoning Appeals.
(1) Discourage the creation of duplexes and triplexes from existing single-family detached homes.
(2) Allow a special exception use only when it clearly complements the residential nature of the district. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 2.17.]
18.56.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are considered permitted in the high density multiple-family residential (R5) district:
(A) Assisted living facility.
(B) Dwelling, multiple-family (five to eight units).
(C) Dwelling, multiple-family (nine plus units).
(D) Fair housing facility (large).
(E) Home business, type 1.
(F) Retirement community.
(G) Wind turbine system, small. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 2.17.]
18.56.030 Special exception uses.
The following uses are considered a special exception in the high density multiple-family residential (R5) district:
(A) Dwelling, four-family (quadplex).
(B) Dwelling, three-family (triplex).
(C) Dwelling, two-family (duplex).
(D) Fraternity or sorority house.
(E) Nursing home.
(F) Police, fire or rescue station.
(G) Wind turbine system, large. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 2.17.]
18.56.040 Development standards.
(A) Minimum lot area: 25,000 square feet.
(B) Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(C) Sanitary sewer utility: required.
(D) Water utility: required.
(E) Minimum front yard setback: 30 feet for primary and accessory structures.
(F) Minimum side yard setback: 25 feet for primary and accessory structures.
(G) Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet for primary structures; 15 feet for accessory structures.
(H) Minimum building separation: 30 feet for primary structures.
(I) Maximum lot coverage: 70 percent of lot area.
(J) Minimum main floor area: not applicable.
(K) Minimum dwelling unit size: 800 square feet per unit.
(L) Maximum primary structures: 12.
(M) Maximum density: 14 dwelling units per acre in a multiple lot development.
(N) Maximum structure height: 40 feet for primary structures; 20 feet for accessory structures. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 2.18.]
18.56.050 Additional development standards.
(A) Accessory structure: AMC 18.164.010 and 18.164.060.
(B) Density and intensity: AMC 18.160.080.
(C) Driveway: AMC 18.160.090 and 18.160.110.
(D) Environmental: AMC 18.160.130.
(E) Fence and wall: AMC 18.160.140 and 18.160.170.
(F) Floodplain: Chapter 15.20 AMC.
(G) Floor area: AMC 18.160.200.
(H) Height: AMC 18.160.210.
(I) Home business: AMC 18.160.220.
(J) Landscaping: AMC 18.172.010, 18.172.020, 18.172.030, 18.172.040, 18.172.050 and 18.172.060.
(K) Lighting: AMC 18.160.250.
(L) Lot: AMC 18.160.270.
(M) Parking: AMC 18.176.010 and 18.176.050.
(N) Performance: AMC 18.160.330.
(O) Public improvement: AMC 18.160.350.
(P) Setback: AMC 18.160.360.
(Q) Sewer and water: AMC 18.160.370.
(R) Sign: AMC 18.180.010 and 18.180.040.
(S) Special exception: AMC 18.160.390.
(T) Storage tank: AMC 18.160.400.
(U) Structure: AMC 18.160.430.
(V) Temporary use and structure: AMC 18.160.460 and 18.160.480.
(W) Trash receptacle: AMC 18.160.510.
(X) Vision clearance: AMC 18.160.520.
(Y) Wind turbine system: AMC 18.160.530 and 18.160.540. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1352-2010; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 2.18.]