The regulations set forth in this Article, or set forth elsewhere in this code when referred to in this Article, are the regulations in the “R-3” Medium Density Residential District. The purpose of this District is to provide for medium density, residential development opportunities in areas where it is deemed necessary and appropriate according to the Comprehensive Plan.

In District “R-3,” no building, structure, land or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered, except for one or more of the following uses:

1.    Any use permitted in the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District, except single-family dwellings

2.    Condominiums

3.    Garden Apartment Buildings

4.    Townhouses

The Performance Standards for permitted uses are contained in Article 21 of this code.

The Parking Regulations for permitted uses are contained in Article 22 of this code.

The Off-Street Loading Regulations for permitted uses are contained in Article 23 of this code.

The Sign Regulations are contained in Chapter IV, Article 7 of the Code of the City of South Hutchinson, Kansas.

In the “R-3” Medium Density        Residential District, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards, shall be as follows:        

1.    Height: Buildings or structures shall not exceed 45 feet and/or 3 stories in height.

2.    Front Yard: The depth of the front yard shall be-at least 30 feet.

3.    Side Yard: There shall be a side yard on each side of a building. No side yard shall be less than 10 feet.

4.    Rear Yard: The depth of the rear yard shall be at least 20 feet.

The Height, Area and Bulk Regulations are also set forth in the chart of Article 25. Said chart, and all notations and requirements shown therein, shall have the same force and effect as if all the notations and requirements were fully set forth or described herein.

The Supplementary Height, Area and Bulk Regulations are contained in Article 26 of this code.

The Supplementary Use Regulations, including permitted Conditional Uses and Accessory Uses, are contained in Article 27 of this code.