§ 506.0. R-5, high density multifamily dwelling district.

506.1. Intent: This is a residential district to provide for residential development at a high density. The principal use of the land is for medium to high-rise apartment buildings requiring elevators. This district should generally be located in or adjacent to the central area of the city in proximity to principal areas of commercial activity. Recreational and religious uses normally located to service residential areas are also permitted to provide the basic elements of convenient, balanced and attractive living areas.

506.2. Permitted uses: The listing of permitted uses is set out in appendix "A" of these regulations.

506.3. Conditional uses: The listing of conditional uses is set out in appendix "A" of these regulations.

506.4. Intensity of the regulations:

a.

Minimum lot area per dwelling unit:

Single-family—7,200 square feet per family.

Two-family—4,000 square feet per family (8,000 square feet minimum lot size).

Three-family—3,000 square feet per family (9,000 square feet minimum lot size).

Low-rise multifamily unit—2,000 square feet per family (buildings of 2½ stories or less) (9,000 square feet minimum lot size).

High-rise multifamily units (elevator buildings more than 2½ stories)—900 square feet per family.

b.

Minimum lot width: No requirement.

c.

Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent.

506.5. Height regulations:

a.

Maximum structure height: No limit. However, all buildings exceeding 2½ stories shall be equipped with elevators.

506.6. Yard regulations:

a.

Minimum front yard:

1.

The front yard shall be a minimum of 25 feet in depth measured from the front lot line.

2.

Where lots have a double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.

b.

Minimum side yards:

1.

Interior side yards: 15 feet or 20 percent of building height (whichever is greater).

2.

Where the side yard fronts on a street, the required front yard setback shall be provided.

c.

Minimum rear yard: Ten feet or 20 percent of building height (whichever is greater).

506.7. Parking regulations:

a.

Off-street parking: 1½ spaces for each dwelling unit. (See article VII for additional parking requirements.)