§ 112-14. R-3 Single-Family or Two-Family Residence District.  


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  • A. 
    Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in an R-3 Single-Family or Two-Family Residence District:
    (1) 
    Principal uses.
    (a) 
    As permitted and regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
    (b) 
    One two-family dwelling.
    (2) 
    Accessory uses: as permitted and regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
    B. 
    Prohibited uses: as regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
    C. 
    Lot and structural requirements. The following lot and structural requirements shall apply in an R-3 Single-Family or Two-Family Residence District:
    (1) 
    Lots.
    (a) 
    Minimum lot area.
    Building Type
    Square Feet
    One-family
    6,250
    Two-family
    7,500
    (b) 
    Street frontage: 50 feet minimum.
    (c) 
    Lot coverage: not to exceed 25% for a principal building or 35% for a principal building and accessory buildings and structures.
    (2) 
    Principal building.
    (a) 
    Minimum floor area.
    Building Type
    Square Feet
    One-story
    800
    Two-story
    1,000
    (b) 
    Setbacks and height: as permitted and regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
    (c) 
    In no case shall a principal building or any addition thereto be located within 10 feet of any other building or structure unless the building or structure is constructed with materials that will afford one hour of fire protection, in accordance with the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Safety Code. In no event, however, shall the distance between buildings and structures be less than eight feet.
    Editor's Note: See Ch. 28, Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration.
    (3) 
    Accessory buildings/structures: as permitted and regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
    (4) 
    Required open area: as permitted and regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
    (5) 
    Storage of firewood: as permitted and regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.
    (6) 
    Berms: as permitted and regulated in R-1 and R-2 Districts.