MD3—Multiple Dwelling—Large (160.190 et al.)

Allowed Zoning Districts (RA-3)

Principal Use:

Permitted:

Accessory Use:

Permitted Special:

(160.192)

Dwelling, Multiple-family

(160.193)

Home Occupations, Family Day Care, Residential Accessory Buildings, Off-Site Parking

Bulk Regulations

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See 160.194 for all bulk regulations

See 160.505 et al. “Additional Yard Regulations” for more info

Front Yard:

25 ft 15 ft if with common open space with Alternative Site Plan (160.598)

Side Yard:

10 ft 5 ft if with common open space with Alternative Site Plan (160.598)

Rear Yard:

10 ft 5 ft if with common open space with Alternative Site Plan (160.598)

Height:

No limit except no more than 3 stories adjacent to DD and AD forms

1 additional ft of setback for every 2 ft of height above 55 ft in height to 20 ft additional setback max

Lot Frontage:

25 ft
Unit Limit: No limit other than fire and building codes
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Other Applicable Regulations (For complete information, see §§ 160.460 to 160.603)

Buffer Yard:

30 ft total adjacent to DD1, DD2, DD3, and DD4
15 ft total adjacent to DD5, DD6, DD7, AD1, AD2, AD3, AD4, and Greenway
Parking lots or accessory use adjacent to highways (160.488)

Buffer Reduction:

(160.488)

Signage:

50 sq ft for wall signage allowed and 50 sq ft of freestanding, not to exceed 6 ft in height (160.570 et al.)

Parking:

1.5 spaces for 2 bedroom
2 spaces for 3+ bedrooms
0.75 spaces per unit for elderly (160.550 et al.)

Landscaping:

90% of all required yard setbacks and buffer yards (160.485 et al.)

Fence:

Up to 4 ft fence allowed in front yard and up to 8 ft fence in other yards (160.480 et al.)

Fences are in some cases required with buffer yards or outdoor screening

Lighting:

Within 150 ft of residential areas, lights shall be no more than 28 ft high (160.491)

Alternative Site Plans:

Allowed for buffer yard reduction, landscaping alternatives, and parking reduction (160.594 et al.)