Chapter 17.27 — R-4 HDR HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

The purpose of the R-4 High Density Residential District is to accommodate higher densities of sixteen (16) to thirty (30) dwelling units per gross acre and to serve as a buffer area between residential districts and commercial or industrial districts with each lot fronting on a public street.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

Permitted principal uses in any R-4 district shall be as follows:

A. Multiple family residential units, single-room occupancy units (SROs, boarding houses, apartment hotels, community apartments, and stock cooperative apartments), either attached or detached, with a density not to exceed thirty (30) units.

• B. Household pets the numbers and types in accordance with Title 6, "Animals".

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

The following accessory uses are allowed in any R-4 district:

• A. At-home commercial services pursuant to Chapter 17.85.

• B. Home occupations pursuant to Chapter 17.84.

• C. Cottage food operation pursuant to Chapter 17.85.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

Conditional uses in any R-4 district shall be as follows:

• A. Public and quasi-public uses.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

There is no minimum lot area for the R-4 district.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

Maximum building height in any R-4 district shall be as follows:

• A. No residential structure shall exceed forty (40) feet.

• B. No non-residential accessory building shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

Minimum lot width in an R-4 district shall be as follows:

• A. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet.

• B. Each corner lot abutting a major arterial shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

In an R-4 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:

A. Sixty (60) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

In an R-4 district, the provisions of Chapter 17.78 shall apply.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

In an R-4 district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

In an R-4 district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

Sign requirements in any R-4 district shall be as follows:

A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property not to exceed four square feet in size.

B. Each multiple-family dwelling group shall be limited to one identification sign on a building not exceeding eight (8) square feet of surface area. Signs may be indirectly lighted and if detached may not exceed five (5) feet in height and may not be located within any right-of-way or public easement.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

A site development plan review is required for all development in the R-4 district in accordance with Chapter 17.07. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

All open areas not covered with buildings or paving in an R-4 district shall be landscaped and maintained. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a part of the site development plan review prior to

the issuance of a building permit. Trees of sufficient size shall be planted throughout the development in all common open areas.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)

All boats, trailers and recreational vehicles in the R-4 district shall be stored only within areas specifically designed for such storage on approved plans. Said area shall be screened by fencing and/or landscaping. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)