HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-30-169.11_Zoning Regulations, District Regulations_R-4_Row Dwelling and Townhome DwellingZONING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 169 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
169.11 R-4 ROW DWELLING AND TOWNHOME DWELLING DISTRICT. The
R-4 District is established to provide for row dwelling and townhome dwelling uses and areas.
5. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this
section are permitted in the R-4 District:
A.Row dwellings or townhomes consisting of not more than 12
dwelling units in one building or attached structure either horizontally or
vertically. Row dwellings may also be single units provided a homeowner’s
association is responsible for property maintenance.;.
B.Churches, chapels, temples, and similar places of worship.
C.Elder group homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 231B.4
of the Code of Iowa.
D.Family homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 414.22 of the
Code of Iowa.
E.Family homes as permitted by and as limited by Section 414.22 of the
Code of Iowa.
F.Golf courses, country clubs, club houses, tennis courts, and similar
recreational uses; provided any such use shall not be operated primarily for
commercial gain.
G.Municipal facilities utilized by the City for services provided to the
community.
H.Museums, libraries, parks, and playgrounds, community center, and
similar uses operated by the City.
I.Public and parochial schools, elementary and secondary, and other
educational institutions having extablished current curriculum the same as
ordinarily given in the Waukee public school system, but excluding boarding
schools.
6. Permitted Accessory Uses. The accessory uses permitted in and as limited in
the R-1 District are permitted in the R-4 District:
7. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed,
subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19 of these zoning regulations:
Density 3,500 square feet per unit
Lot Width 20 feet per unit; 75 feet overall
Front Yard 30 feet
30 feet for dwelling; Rear Yard
40 feet for other permitted uses
A total of 12 feet for single unit townhomes
Side Yard A total of 15 feet; one side may be reduced to not less
than 7 feet; 15 feet for any other principal building
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CHAPTER 169 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
For the purpose of determining side yard requirements
in row dwellings, the entire row dwelling structure
shall be considered to be one building
Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet for principal building
1 story or 14 feet for accessory building
Floor Area 800 square feet per unit
8. Dwelling Occupant Load: The maximum permitted occupant load within a
dwelling unit in any residential district shall not exceed the following:
Room Type Room Area Maximum Occupant Load
Bedroom room At least 70 sq. ft. but less
than 120 s. f.t
1 per room
Bedroom room 120 sq. ft. to 180 sq. ft.2 per room
Bedroom room 180 sq. ft. or more 3 per room
Multipurpose room At least 70 sq. ft. 1 per room, not more than
2 per dwelling unit
For the purposes of this section, a “bedroom” is defined as a space primarily designed
and intended for use as a sleeping room which shall include all of the following
characteristics:
A.A room with a minimum floor area of 70 square feet of area is
capable of being secured by a door.
B.A room with an enclosed closet space of a minimum floor area of six
square feet.
C.A room with the provisions for emergency escape and natural light in
accordance with the adopted version of the international residential code or
international building code as applicable for the dwelling type.
D.For the purposes of this section, a multipurpose room may include a
living room, den, study, or other similar room that by design or layout is not primarily
intended to be used as a bedroom, but that is otherwise habitable and provides
accommodations for sleeping such as a bed, daybed, couch, futon or other similar
multipurpose sleeping furniture.
9.Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading
shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning
regulations for all permitted uses.
10.Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this
Code of Ordinances.
11.Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and
landscaping shall not be less than 20 percent of the gross land area included in the
building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and
shall not include access drives, parking areas, structures or buildings, except
ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.
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CHAPTER 169 DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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