ARTICLE IX: "R-3" MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

9.10     Purpose:  It is the purpose of the "R-3" District to assist in the maintenance and development of desirable residential neighborhoods, characterized by high density development of desirable residential neighborhoods, characterized by high density development, appropriate levels of service and choice of tenancy.  Non-residential uses permitted in this district shall be limited to those uses and buildings that will provide stability and dignity to the area as a residential neighborhood.

9.20     Principal Permitted Uses:
            A.         General:  All principal permitted uses and as regulated in the "R-1" Single Family and "R-2" One and Two Family Residence Districts.
            B.         Residential:  Multiple family dwellings for any number of families or housekeeping units.
            C.         Lodging and Boarding Houses:  Lodging and boarding houses, including incidental accessory service.
            D.         Home Occupations

9.30     Conditional Uses:  Uses authorized upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit include, but are not limited to, the following:
            A.         Churches, synagogues, temples, public and parochial schools, colleges, public libraries, museums and art galleries.

9.40     Requirements:  The following requirements shall be observed:
            A.         Maximum Building Height:  Three stories except as authorized by the city council, who will review each application whose height exceeds three stories.  The city council shall base approval of greater heights on the following criteria:
                        1.         Street system is adequate for the proposed density of development and entrances are planned to accommodate peak traffic and pedestrian needs.
                        2.         Adequate fire protection is provided for the proposed building and neighboring properties.
B.         Minimum Lot Area:  Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
            C.         Minimum Lot Frontage:  The minimum lot frontage at the building line shall be seventy-five (75) feet.
D.         Maximum Lot Coverage Including Accessory Building:  Eighty (80) percent.
            E.         Minimum Floor Area:  The minimum floor area shall be:
                                                3 or more bedrooms     2 bedrooms                  1 bedroom
                                                1,000 square feet        900 square feet                       700 square feet
            F.         Yard Setbacks for Interior Lots:  Front, rear and side yard setbacks shall be:
Front Yard                    Rear Yard                    Side Yard                 Side Street
                                    10 feet                         5 feet                           5 feet                       10 feet
            G.        Yard Setbacks for Corner Lots:  Front, rear and side setbacks shall be:
                                    Front Yard                    Rear Yard                    Side Yard         Street Side Yard         
                                    10 feet                         5 feet                           5 feet                        10 feet
            H.         Minimum Off-Street Parking Spaces Per Dwelling Unit:  Two (2) parking spaces as stated in Article XVI.