(R-3) Multi Family Residential


City of Ava Zoning:
Multiple Family Residential

Sec. 110-118. R-3 multiple-family residence districts; generally.
The regulations in sections 110-119, 110-120 and 110-121 shall apply to every lot and building site or parcel in an R-3 district, and shall be subject to all of the general provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1977, § 42.260)

Sec. 110-119. Permitted uses in R-3 districts.
Uses permitted in R-3 districts are as follows:
(1) One multiple-family dwelling;
(2) Boardinghouse;
(3) One two-family dwelling;
(4) One single-family dwelling;
(5) Accessory buildings and uses as regulated in sections 110-222 and 110-223;
(6) Temporary building or use as regulated in section 110-113(3); and
(7) Temporary signs as regulated in section 110-113(4).
(Code 1977, § 42.610)

Sec. 110-120. Conditional uses in R-3 districts.
The conditional uses in the R-3 district shall be permitted only if authorized by the planning commission as provided in section 110-226:
(1) A dwelling group, as regulated in section 110-121;
(2) Planned unit development, as regulated in section 110-237;
(3) Public, parochial or private schools, as regulated in section 110-114(1);
(4) Churches, as regulated in section 110-114(2);
(5) Municipal parks and playgrounds and community clubhouses;
(6) A parking lot when established to fulfill parking requirements for an existing or permitted use in the R-3 district;
(7) Hospitals and clinics, nursing homes, but not including the housing or treatment of animals;
(8) Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, not including those whose activities are the providing of services customarily carried on as a business;
(9) Private nurseries, day schools, kindergartens and children’s homes;
(10) Convalescent homes and housing for the aged; and
(11) Professional offices.
(Code 1977, § 42.270)

Sec. 110-122. Residential density requirements.

Residential density requirements are as follows:
Density requirements R-1
Single-family
R-2
Two-family
R-3
Multifamily
Minimum lot area (square feet):
Single-family dwelling 10,000 6,000 6,000
Two-family unit, family 3,000 3,000
Family over two 3,000 each family for first two families and 1,000 each family over two
Churches, hospitals, schools 20,000 20,000 20,000
All other permitted uses 10,000 10,000 10,000
Minimum lot width (feet):
Dwelling, internal lot 70 70 60
Dwelling, external lot 80 80 70
Maximum height of buildings (feet):
Principal building 35 35 35
Accessory building 15 15 15
Other restrictions (see section 110-228)
Minimum front yard (feet):
Principal buildings 35 35 35
Other restrictions (see section 110-244)
Minimum side yard (feet):
Dwellings:
Single-family and two-family to 20-foot height 7 7 6
In excess of 20-foot height 8 8 7
Multiple-family 10
Other permitted uses Ten feet, plus one foot for every foot by which building exceeds 35 feet
External lots, (street side yard) 15 15 15
(see section 110-244)
Minimum rear yard (feet):
Principal building 20 20 20
Accessory building and other permitted uses 20 feet, plus one foot for every foot by which building exceeds 35 feet (see section 110-228)
(Code 1977, § 42.280)
Secs. 110-123–110-145. Reserved.