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§301.14."R-4" Row Dwelling and Townhome District. The "R-4" District is
established to provide for row dwelling and townhome dwelling uses and areas.
A. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this
Section shall be permitted in the "R-4" District.
1. Row dwellings or townhomes consisting of not more than twelve (12)
dwelling units in one building or attached structure; and not to exceed six
(6) units in length.
2. For units to qualify under the terms and provisions of this classification,
each dwelling unit shall have separate facilities for gas, electricity,
sewerage and water.
B. Permitted Accessory Uses.
1. Storage garages
C. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed
subject to the modifications contained in Section 301.26. Sanitary sewer is
required for other than R-1 or R-2 residential use.
1.Minimum Plat Area: 15,000 square feet
(The area within
the perimeter of
the plat)
2. Lot Area Per
Dwelling Unit: 3,500 square feet per unit (Higher density
maybe allowed upon review and approval by
the Planning and Zoning Commission and
City Council.)
June 6, 2005 – Ordinance 2518
3. Minimum Floor
Area: 800 square feet per unit.
June 6, 2005 – Ordinance 2519
4. Lot Width: Row dwellings - 20 feet per unit; 75 ft
overall
2
5. Front Yard: 30 feet; when fronting on the right-of-way
of a major thoroughfare shown on the
Official Major Street Plan, the front yard
shall be measured from the proposed
right-of-way line.
6. Side Yards: A total of 15 feet; one side may be reduced
to not less than 7 feet; 15 feet for any other
principal building. For the purpose of
determining side yard requirements in row
dwellings, the entire row dwelling structure
shall be considered to be one building.
7. Rear Yards: Same as in "R-2" District.
8. Maximum Height: Same as in "R-2" District.
9. Maximum Number Same as in "R-2" District.
of Stories:
D. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall
be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 301.27.
E. "R-1" or "R-2" Election. In any "R-4" District the owner may elect to treat
the district as an "R-1" or "R-2" District; provided, however, if plat approval
is requested containing any one- or two-family detached dwelling, then the entire
district will be either an "R-1" District or an "R-2" District and subject to the
requirements of Section 301.11 or 301.12. Thereafter, no row dwellings or
townhome dwellings may be built in said district.
F. Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 304 of the Municipal Code.
G. Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and
landscaping shall not be less than twenty (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.
October 20, 2003 – Ordinance 2437