Within an R-3 zone multifamily housing shall be permitted with
a Development Permit provided:
(A)
Height. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet at its highest
point from natural ground level.
(B)
Yard Size Requirements. There shall be a side yard, a rear yard and
a front yard for every multifamily dwelling, which yard shall have
a minimum depth as follows:
(C)
The yard depth between two or more main buildings on the same lot
shall be equal to that side yard depth measured to an assumed property
line drawn between the buildings. The yard depth between the assumed
property line and the building shall be not less than as provided
in this title.
(D)
Landscaped Yards. Criteria for a Multifamily Development Permit shall
include landscaped yards provided according to or in excess of the
following:
(1)
For each multifamily dwelling unit, 500 square feet of landscaped
yard shall be provided for each unit, plus 100 square feet for each
additional bedroom over three in each unit.
(2)
All required yards adjacent to a street shall be landscaped, save
that portion devoted to off-street parking. Such landscaping may be
counted in fulfilling the requirements of the preceding subsection.
(3)
The Commission may require additional site amenities such as children's
playgrounds, fencing, additional landscaping, garbage area screening
and provision for rubbish control and building spacing if the scale
of the project warrants additional amenities for the general livability
of the community and of the proposed project.
(E)
Lot Area and Width. The minimum lot area for multifamily use shall
be 8,000 square feet for a two-family dwelling; each additional dwelling
unit shall require 1,500 square feet of lot area. No main building
or group of main buildings shall occupy more than 40% of the lot area,
and no detached accessory structure may occupy more than 25% of any
side or rear yard.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000)
Where allowed in a zone, the following standards shall apply
to accessory dwelling units:
(A)
The accessory dwelling unit may be established by:
(B)
The square footage of the accessory dwelling shall not exceed 40%
of the primary dwelling exclusive of the garage, or 800 square feet,
whichever is less. The minimum area shall not be less than 300 square
feet.
(C)
The accessory dwelling shall meet all applicable standards for this
zone including, but not limited to, setbacks, height, and building
codes in effect at the time of construction.
(D)
The structure's appearance, including siding, roofing, materials,
and color shall coincide with that used on the primary dwelling unit.
(E)
One additional off-street parking space shall be provided (in addition
to any off-street parking required for other uses on the same parcel
or lot).
(F)
The accessory dwelling unit must have independent services that include,
but are not limited to, water, sewer, and electricity.
(G)
Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per lot
or parcel.
(H)
The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom, living,
and sleeping area that completely independent from the primary dwelling.
(I)
The property owner shall reside on site within the primary dwelling
unit.
(J)
Manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, motor vehicles, travel
trailers and all other forms of towable or manufactured structures
not built in accordance with the Residential Specialty Building Code
shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
(Ord. 515 §1, 2017)
In all zones, the following minimum requirements shall apply
to all towers and/or antennas:
(A)
All towers and/or antennas shall be fenced. Landscaping shall be
required around the outside of the fence to visually reduce the impact
of the tower and/or antenna at ground level.
(B)
In all zones, all equipment placed on the site with the tower and/or
antenna shall be placed within an enclosed building.
(C)
The tower and/or antenna shall not be placed in any required setback
area.
(D)
Towers and/or antennas shall be so located, designed and installed
as to minimize their conflict with solar access and scenic values
of the area.
(E)
No direct or indirect lighting of towers and/or antennas shall be
permitted unless required by state or federal law.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 515 §1, 2017)