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• Section 1625 - R-3 TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT 1625.01 Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 District is to provide areas (a) where the natural amenities such as trees, hills and bodies of water are preserved by encouraging development of medium density housing surrounded by common open space, (b) which may serve as a transitional use between less dense residential districts and other districts, and (c) which provide for alternatives to one and two family detached dwellings. 1625.02 Permitted Uses. Within an R-3 District only the following uses are permitted: (a) Uses permitted in the R-1, R-1A and R-2 Districts. (b) Townhouse buildings containing not less than three units nor more than eight units. 1625.03 Permitted Conditional Uses. Within an R-3 District, the following uses are permitted only if a conditional use permit has been issued by the City Council: (a) Uses permitted as conditional uses in the R-1, R-1A and R-2 Districts. (b) Nursing Homes. (c) Multiple dwellings with not more than four apartments. • 1625.04 Accessory Uses. Subject to the provisions of Section 1650, the following accessory uses are permitted in the R-3 District: (a) Accessory uses permitted in the R-1, R-1A and R-2 Districts. (b) Common area facilities including swimming pools and tennis courts, intended solely for the use and enjoyment of the residents and their guests. 1625.05 Dimensional Regulations. Subd. 1. Height. No dwelling may exceed 30 feet in height or contain more than two stories. Subd. 2. Area and Width. The land must contain at least 4,000 square feet per dwelling unit, with a total lot area of at least 15,000 square feet, and a lot width of at least 90 feet at the building setback line. • 16-17