Section 8.5. "R-3A" Limited Multi-Family Residence District
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the "R-3A" District is to provide an area where there will be a compatible variety in densities of residential dwelling units by allowing single-family duplex and small multi-family units in the same district. In this way, the District can serve as a transitional area between "R-2" and Multi-Family Districts.
Subd. 2. The following are permitted uses in an "R-3A" District:
A. One and two family dwelling units.
B. Multi-family dwellings with no more than four (4) units.
C. Essential services and utilities intended to serve the principal permitted uses.
D. Customary accessory uses, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal permitted uses.
E. Public parks and recreation facilities approved by the Detroit Lakes Park Board and/or identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan or Recreation Plan.
F. Home occupations.
Subd. 3. The following are conditional uses in an "R-3A" District: (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 24 of this Ordinance).
All conditional uses of the "R-2" District.
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Subd. 4. Requirements. The following requirements shall be observed in an "R-3A" District:
A. Maximum building height: 30 feet
B. Minimum lot area:
1. Single family dwelling - 7,500 square feet
2. 2,500 square feet for each additional unit
3. 500 square feet of open space for each unit it the development
C. Minimum lot width: Sixty (60) feet
(Ordianance No. 85, Adopted 10-6-92)
D. Minimum floor area:
1. One bedroom dwelling: 520 square feet
2. Two bedroom dwelling: 720 square feet
3. Over two bedrooms: 720 square feet, plus 100 square feet for each additional bedroom
over two
E. Yard setback requirements:
1. Front yard: 30 feet
2. Rear yard: 30 feet
3. Side yard: 20 feet
F. Minimum building height: 24 feet
(Ordinance No. 85, Adopted 10-6-92)