Chapter 17.28
R-3 MULTIFAMILY ZONE
Sections:
17.28.040 Minimum property development standards.
17.28.050 Landscaping requirements.
17.28.060 Special objective standards for transitional housing facilities and emergency shelters.
17.28.010 Intent.
This zone is intended for the development of apartments, condominiums, townhouses or other group dwellings with provisions for adequate light, air, open space and landscaped areas. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.28.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses allowed in the R-3 residential zone are set forth in Table 17.28-1. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.28.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses allowed in the R-3 zone, subject to the conditional use permit regulations, are set forth in Table 17.28-1.
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Uses |
Permitted Use1 |
Conditional Use2 |
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Accessory buildings and structures |
X |
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Home occupations as provided in Chapter 17.46 HMC |
X |
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Household pets in accordance with Chapter 7.12 HMC |
X |
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Multiple housing units, including apartments, condominiums and townhouses |
X |
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Single-family and two-family residential dwellings, including mobile homes |
X |
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Residential care homes serving up to six clients, includes foster family homes and small family homes for nonmedical assisted group care |
X |
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Transitional housing facilities and emergency shelters serving six or fewer persons |
X |
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Day nurseries and nursery schools |
X |
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Educational institutions |
X |
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Flag poles, radio towers, masts or aerials in excess of 35 feet above the ground surface |
X |
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Hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities |
X |
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Public libraries and museums |
X |
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Public parks and public recreational facilities |
X |
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Public utility and public service facilities |
X |
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Religious institutions |
X |
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Roominghouses and boardinghouses |
X |
1 Similar uses shall be allowed subject to a recommendation by the planning commission and adoption by the city council.
2 These uses shall be permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.28.040 Minimum property development standards.
The property development standards set forth in Table 17.28-2 shall apply to all land and buildings in the R-3 zone, except that any lot shown on an official subdivision map duly approved and recorded, or any lot for which a bona fide deed has been duly recorded prior to November 15, 1977, may be used as a building site as provided in HMC 17.10.060.
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Development Standards |
R-3 Multifamily Zone |
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Minimum lot area |
1 acre |
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Maximum density |
20 dwelling units/acre |
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Maximum lot coverage |
40 percent |
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Maximum building height |
35 feet |
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Minimum distance between buildings |
20 feet |
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Minimum lot width |
150 feet |
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Minimum lot depth |
120 feet |
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Minimum front yard requirements |
20 feet |
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Minimum side yard requirements |
10 feet each side |
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Minimum rear yard requirements |
20 feet |
(Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.28.050 Landscaping requirements.
A minimum of 25 percent of the site area shall be landscaped and shall consist predominantly of plant materials. A landscaping and sprinkler plan shall be approved by the city building inspector prior to issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.28.060 Special objective standards for transitional housing facilities and emergency shelters.
All group care facilities and emergency shelters in the R-3 zone shall meet all the applicable development standards listed in the applicable zone, and in addition meet the following requirements:
A. Facilities and emergency shelters shall be limited to a maximum of six beds.
B. Parking requirements shall be the same as for nursing homes and convalescent hospitals as described in Table 17.52-1.
C. All waiting and intake areas shall be within an enclosed building and shall have a legal occupancy rating of six people.
D. Each facility shall accommodate a minimum daytime staff of one staff member per six occupied beds, and a minimum nighttime staff of one staff per six occupied beds.
E. No parcel with a transitional home or emergency shelter shall be established closer than 300 feet from another parcel with a transitional home or emergency shelter use.
F. The length of stay within a transitional housing facility or emergency shelter shall be limited to a maximum of six months.
G. The exterior lighting of the building housing the transitional housing facility or emergency shelter shall be provided to adequately illuminate all sides of the building to allow for security to monitor all sides of the structure.
H. Security staff or electronic cameras with video monitors that can be viewed by nighttime staff shall be provided to monitor the exterior of the building housing the transitional housing or emergency care facilities. The exterior of the building shall be monitored by security staff or electronic cameras between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010).