17.11.540 - Uses allowed subject to obtaining a special use permit.
17.11.550 - Bulk and dimension standards.
17.11.560 - Off-street parking.
17.11.570 - Additional development and design criteria.
17.11.580 - Approval of plans.
The purpose and function of the R-3 District is to allow for the development of dense multifamily apartment rental housing in integrated development projects with on-site management, recreation amenities, parking and open space. This district is typically located near services and transit routes and serves to promote affordable family housing as well as housing for single persons and for young couples entering the housing market.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
(a)
Residential apartments complexes of at least ten units.
(b)
Attached single-family residential projects of at least ten units.
(c)
Group homes and residential care facilities: twelve or fewer.
(d)
Artist studios.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
(a)
Common facilities of an apartment, condominium, or townhouse development, such as recreational areas, playgrounds, club houses, and laundry facilities.
(b)
Parking lots and garages.
(c)
Storage units.
(d)
Family day care.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.540 - Uses allowed subject to obtaining a special use permit.
(a)
Churches.
(b)
Fraternal and community service clubs.
(c)
Public schools.
(d)
Private academic schools.
(e)
Commercial child care center.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.550 - Bulk and dimension standards.
The following standards may be altered without a variance only through use of an overlay zone, PD regulations as adopted in Article V of Chapter 17.10 or as a master development plan in conformance with adopted Mason County regulations. Height and setback standards allow for minor deviations by architectural treatments such as chimneys, copulas, bay windows, entry covers, and door landings.
| Density | Maximum of 20 dwelling units per net acre. |
| Lot coverage | 70% maximum lot coverage |
| Min. lot area | Interior lot 21,750 net sq. ft. Corner Lot 21,750 net sq. ft. |
| Lot dimensions | Minimum lot width is 50 for interior lots, 60 feet for corner lots and 40 feet for cul-de-sac and curve lots, provided that the minimum lot width is reached and maintained at a setback of 20 feet. |
| Lots shall be regular in shape with side property lines roughly parallel. | |
| Height | Primary building: 35 feet |
| Accessory Structures: 20 feet. | |
| Setbacks | Yard setbacks refer to the setback of structures from the property line. Where a property abuts another zone district with a more restrictive setback requirement, the most restrictive setback shall apply. Additional standards for setbacks in special situations are in Section 17.10.460 |
| Front yard | 10 feet |
| Side yard | 5 feet |
| Street side yard | 7 feet |
| Rear yard | 10 feet |
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.560 - Off-street parking.
See Chapter 17.14 and Section 17.10.490 Vehicle Parking for additional requirements.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.570 - Additional development and design criteria.
(Reserved)
17.11.580 - Approval of plans.
In addition to other required permits all developments in the R-3 district shall require binding site plan approval.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).