§ 42-88. R-3 Single-Family Residence District.  


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  • (a)

    Purpose. The primary purpose of this district is to provide for smaller sized, single-family residences on smaller sized lots in areas consistent with the existing development.

    (b)

    Use regulations.

    (1)

    Permitted use. Any use as permitted in the R-2 Residential District.

    (2)

    Conditional uses. Bed and breakfast establishments, commercial and residential ponds, et al., commercial vehicle operation and parking, in-law unit, legal nonconforming uses, multifamily unit, recreation facilities, et al., residential planned unit developments, senior housing and uses or situations not specifically provided for.

    (c)

    Building location.

    (1)

    Setback: 50 feet minimum. Following the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, if a portion of a proposed subdivision has the advantage of a reduced 35-foot setback as permitted by the county shoreland and floodland protection ordinance, the town board, upon receipt of a recommendation from the town plan commission, may approve a reduced 35-foot setback for portions of the proposed subdivision in the town jurisdiction.

    (2)

    Offset: 20 feet minimum.

    (d)

    Height regulations.

    (1)

    Principal building.

    a.

    Non-exposed foundation.

    1.

    Overall maximum height (lowest exposure to highest peak): 35 feet.

    b.

    Exposed foundation.

    1.

    Overall maximum height (lowest exposure to highest top plate): 32 feet.

    2.

    Overall maximum height (lowest exposure to highest peak): 44 feet.

    (2)

    Accessory buildings: 18 feet maximum.

    (3)

    Accessory structures. See section 42-37 for exceptions and permitted increases.

    (e)

    Area regulations.

    (1)

    Floor area.

    a.

    Minimum required; principal residence.

    1.

    First floor: 900 square feet.

    2.

    Total: 1,200 square feet. All residences shall have attached two-car garages (minimum of an area at least 400 square feet and maximum of an area not to exceed 1,200 square feet) or 60 percent of the first floor area of the principal structure, whichever is greater.

    b.

    Maximum building footprint permitted: 17.5 percent.

    (2)

    Lot size.

    a.

    Minimum area: 20,000 square feet.

    b.

    Minimum width for a straight or curved road: 120 feet.

    c.

    Minimum width for a cul-de-sac bulb turnaround: 90 feet.

(Ord. of 10-24-2017, § 13-3-9A)