1983-002 Council Ordinances DRAFT

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Subd. 7. "R-3" Medium Density Residential District. (1) Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 Medium Density Residential District is to provide settings for multiple -family structures up to eight dwelling units per building in areas having good thoroughfare access, are properly located to other uses and are accessible to major activity centers, recreation areas and shopping areas. (2) Lot and Yard Requirements. (A) Minimum district size: The minimum land area for any R-3 district shall be at least one (1) acre in size. (B) Minimum lot size: 10,000 square feet (C) Minimum lot width: 125 feet (D) Setbacks: (i) Front yard: 30 feet (ii) Rear yard (principal structure): 30 feet (iii) Rear yard (accessory building or parking lot): 5 feet (iv) Side yard (interior lot line): 30 feet (v) Side yard (interior lot line - accessory building or parking lot): 5 feet (vi) Side yard (corner lot - all structures): 30 feet (3) Maximum Density. The maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of buildable land shall be: 8 units/buildable acre. (4) Structure Land Coverage. The area covered by any structures shall not exceed 35 percent of the total land area. (5) Green Area. At least 35 percent of the site shall be retained for and devoted to green grass, open space or landscaped area. (6) Height Regulation. No multiple -family dwelling in the R-3 district shall exceed the height of thirty-six (36) feet from grade level measured from front or side of such building. (7) Two or More Multiple -Family Dwelling Structures on One Site. Where two or more multiple -family dwelling structures are to be erected on a single site, the following requirements shall apply. No building shall be closer than twenty (20) feet to the other building. (8) Floor Area. The minimum livable floor area for each multiple - family dwelling shall have at least: 62