Article III — R-3 Zone-Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-3 zone is to accommodate traditional types of apartments. This zone is located outside the central city, serving as a buffer along major streets and near shopping centers. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted by right in the R-3 zone, subject to the limitations as specified:

B. Conditional uses. The following uses in the R-3 zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the limitations specified:

C. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-3 zone when accessory to a permitted or conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:

D. Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory uses are prohibited in the R-3 zone. (Ord. 2024-0054 § 14; Ord. 2024-0017 § 20; Ord. 2021-0023 § 16; Ord. 2020-0021 § 17; Ord. 2016-0001 § 9; Ord. 2015-0005 § 17; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

• A. Height. The maximum height is 35 feet.

• B. Density. The maximum density is 30 dwelling units per net acre.

• C. Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage is 50%.

• D. Floor area ratios. The minimum and maximum floor area ratios are established in the general plan. (Ord. 20130020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

• A. Lot size. The minimum lot size is 2,000 square feet.

• B. Lot width.

1. Unless paragraph 2 or 3 of this subsection applies, the minimum lot width is 20 feet.

2. If the lot abuts a lot in the R-1 zone, the minimum lot width is 25 feet.

3. The minimum width of corner lots is 38 feet.

• C. Lot depth.

1. The minimum lot depth is 80 feet.

2. The maximum lot depth is 160 feet. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

• A. Front and street side-yard setbacks.

1. The minimum front and street side-yard setback is 10 feet.

2. The maximum front and street side-yard setback is 25 feet.

• B. Rear-yard setback.

1. Unless paragraph 2 of this subsection applies, the minimum rear-yard setback is 15 feet.

2. If the rear lot line abuts a public alley, the rear-yard setback is five feet.

• C. Interior side-yard setback.

1. Unless paragraph 2 of this subsection applies, there is no minimum interior side-yard setback.

2. If the interior side-yard lot line abuts a lot in the R-1 or R-1B zone or a lot containing a detached single-unit dwelling, the minimum interior side-yard setback is five feet.

D. Levee setback. A minimum 20-foot setback from the landside toe of any flood control levee is required for development less than five acres in size. A minimum 50-foot setback is required from the landside toe of any flood control levee for development five acres or greater in size. No primary or accessory structures may encroach into the levee setback. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

• A. For architectural design guidelines and exceptions to the height and area standards, see chapter 17.600.

• B. For parking requirements, see chapter 17.608.

• C. For landscaping and paving requirements, see chapter 17.612.

• D. For recycling and solid waste disposal regulations, see chapter 17.616.

• E. For wall, fence, and gate regulations, see chapter 17.620.

• F. For residential accessory structure and use regulations, see chapter 17.624.

• G. For sign standards and regulations, see chapter 15.148.

• H. For historic preservation program generally, see chapter 17.604. For preservation design review of development projects, see section 17.808.100 et seq. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. General.

1. For development projects not located in a historic district and not involving a landmark, no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.

2. As used in this subsection A, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy. B. Historic districts and landmarks.

3. For development projects located in a historic district or involving a landmark, no person shall commence construction or otherwise undertake a development project, and no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued, unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.

4. As used in this subsection B, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sewer or water connection or disconnection, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 19; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)