§ 108-32. Residential District (R-3).

(a)

Permitted uses. In the R-3 district, the following uses are permitted as a matter of right:

(1)

Any use permitted in the R-2 Residential District.

(2)

Apartment houses, provided that the following minimum standards are met:

a.

Lot size. The minimum lot size shall be five acres;

b.

Density. There shall be no more than five apartments per gross acre;

c.

Open space requirements; amenities. Not less than 25 percent of the gross acreage of the development shall be maintained as permanent open space. At least 50 percent of the required open space shall be accessible to residents. A minimum of ten percent of the required open space shall be improved as active recreational facilities with a maximum of 25 percent. Passive recreation, in compliance with adopted greenways and trails guidelines and plans, shall be provided. Parking and other paved surfaces, except patios and courtyards that are publicly accessible amenities, shall not count towards this open space requirement. All required amenities shall be installed before 50 percent of the overall development is completed;

d.

Material and design standards. Apartments shall comply with the following material and design standards:

1.

Exterior finishes shall be primarily horizontal wood or wood product siding, brick, stucco, stone or other decorative masonry product. Vinyl shall only be used in gables and/or soffits.

2.

Facades of each apartment house shall not replicate the facade of immediately adjacent apartment houses. At least 20 percent of the facade shall be of another permitted material than the primary material. Roofing is not included in the facade.

3.

Apartment houses shall utilize at least two of the following design features on the facade:

(i)

Gables;

(ii)

Recessed entries;

(iii)

Covered front porches;

(iv)

Pillars or posts;

(v)

Bay window with a minimum of 24-inch projection; or

(vi)

Dormers.

4.

Walls which face a street other than an alley shall contain at least 20 percent of the wall space in windows and/or doors.

e.

Application for approval. Applications for development shall be accompanied with the following:

1.

A plat of the land to be included in the total development showing all rights-of-way and easements affecting the property.

2.

The location of buildings and the number of stories contained in each.

3.

Architectural drawings of the proposed apartment houses.

4.

The preliminary location of water supply, sanitary and storm sewer systems.

5.

The location of all curb cuts, driving lanes and parking areas.

6.

The locations and type of all common areas (pedestrian walkways, open spaces, recreational uses) including a statement of the method to be used to ensure continued maintenance of such areas.

7.

The location and height of all walls, fences and screen plantings.

8.

A tabulation of the total area, number of apartments, and overall density per acre.

(3)

Boardinghouses.

(4)

Nursing care homes and hospitals.

(5)

Fraternal organizations and clubs not operated for profit, provided that:

a.

They are located on a major or collector street;

b.

The buildings are placed not less than 50 feet from any property line;

c.

There is a planted buffer strip of ten feet wide at least along the side and rear lot lines.

(b)

Accessory uses. In the R-3 district, the following accessory uses are permitted: any accessory use permitted in the R-2 Residential District.

(Code 2004, § 152.028; Ord. No. 381, 4-10-2006; Am. Ord. No. 467, 7-28-2014)