Chapter 18.12 — R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

§ 18.12.010. Purpose. ¶

The purpose of the R-3 district is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to promote, insofar as is compatible with the intensity of land use, a suitable environment for family life.

(Ord. 84-1 §7-1; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

§ 18.12.020. Principal Permitted Uses. ¶

Principal permitted uses in the R-3 district are as follows:

A. Multiple dwellings.
B. Single-family dwellings and duplexes, subject to all restrictions and requirements of the R-1 district.
C. Multifamily manufactured homes.
D. Licensed homes for ambulatory aged persons over 65 years of age.
E. Residential care facility, small, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.
F. Residential care facility, large, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.
G. Employee housing for six or fewer persons, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.
H. Supportive housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title.
I. Transitional housing, as defined in Chapter 18.04 of this title. (Ord. 16-05 §7; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

§ 18.12.030. Accessory Uses. ¶

Accessory uses permitted in the R-3 district are as follows:

A. Rooming and boarding of not more than two persons.
B. Temporary tract offices and building yards; and
C. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 84-1 §7-3; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

§ 18.12.040. Conditional Uses. ¶

Conditional uses permitted in the R-3 district are as follows. See Chapter 18.74.025 for findings required for approval of conditional uses.

A. Rooming houses and boarding houses for any number of guests.
B. Incidental services, such as restaurants and retail sales to serve residents only; provided, that there is not exterior display or advertising and such activities are conducted in spaces which are integral parts of a main building.
C. Social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations and clubs, except those operated for a profit.
D. Nursery schools, licensed foster homes and homes for ambulatory aged persons.
E. Public and quasi-public buildings and uses of a recreational, educational, religious, cultural or public service type, but not including corporation yards, storage or repair yards and

warehouses.

F. Commercial parking lots.
G. Public utility substations and public utility communication equipment buildings.
H. Single room occupancy (SRO) units.

(Ord. 16-05 §8; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

§ 18.12.050. Area, Height, Lot Width and Yard Requirements. ¶

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-3 district, except where increased for conditional uses. The minimum requirements shall be those of the following that correspond with the district classification designated on the zoning map.

Single Story:
Minimum site	3,750 sq. ft.
Dwelling units per lot (25 x 75)	1 or more
Maximum building height	16 feet
Percentage of building site coverage permitted
1 and no bedroom unit	70%
2 bedroom unit	70%
3 or more bedroom unit	70%
Mean lot width	75 feet
Side yard setback
2.0 stories or less	5 feet
2.5 stories or more	N/A
Distance between structures	10 feet
Front yard setback	5 feet
Rear yard setback	15 feet
Driveway width (in feet measured to sidewalk)	17 feet
Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 2 or fewer bedrooms (covered)	1.5 spaces
Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 3 or more bedrooms (covered)	2 spaces
Land area per dwelling unit	1,000 sq. feet
Multi-story:
Minimum site	3,750 sq. ft.
Dwelling units per lot (25 x 75)	1 or more
Maximum building height	36 feet
Percentage of building site coverage permitted
1 and no bedroom unit	65%
2 bedroom unit	65%
3 or more bedroom unit	65%
Mean lot width	75 feet
Side yard setback
2.0 stories or less	5 feet

2.5 stories or more	10+2 feet for each story over 2.5
Distance between structures	Two times otherwise required minimum interior yard
Front yard setback	5 feet
Rear yard setback	15 feet
Driveway width (in feet measured to sidewalk)	17 feet
Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 2 or fewer bedrooms (covered)	1.5 spaces
Parking spaces per dwelling unit with 3 or more bedrooms (covered)	2 spaces
Land area per dwelling unit	1,000 sq. feet

When more than six units are proposed, a PUD permit will be required. (Ord. 84-1 §7-5; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)

§ 18.12.060. Other Required Conditions. ¶

Other required conditions in the R-3 district are as follows:

A. Site plan approval by the City Council is required for all construction or physical alterations in the R-3 district.
B. All existing buildings and structures located on the property shall be brought into complete conformity with all building and other sections of the City building code or shall be removed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for new construction.
C. All structures in the R-3 district shall be constructed under requirements for condominiums as set forth in the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City.
D. Design control district regulations apply.
E. No required parking for supportive housing located within 1/2 mile from public transit stop. (Ord. 84-1 §7-6; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025)