09/26/2017 Ordinances 9653ORDINANCE NO. 9653
An ordinance to amend Chapter 36, Article V of the Grand Island City Code
specifically, to add Section 36-64.1 creating a new zoning district classification of Medium
Density Small Lot Zoning District; to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; and to provide for publication in pamphlet form and the effective date of this
ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 36, Article V of the Grand Island City Code is hereby
amended by adding the following:
§36-64.1 (R-3SL) Medium Density-Small Lot Residential Zone
Intent: To provide for residential uses at a maximum density of fourteen to fifteen dwelling units per acre with
supporting community facilities. This zoning district is sometimes used as a transitional zone between lower density
residential zones and higher density residential, office, business, ar manufacturing zones. Specifically this zoned is
intended to provide market flexibility regarding lot size and housing configuration.
(A) Permitted Principal Uses: The following principal uses are permitted in the (R-3SL) Medium Density Small Lot
Residential Zoning District.
(1) Dwelling units
(2) Truck, bush and tree farming, provided, there is no display or sale at retail of such products on the premises
(3) Public parks and recreational areas
(4) Country clubs as defined herein
(5) Public, parochial and private schools having a curriculum equivalent to an elementary or higher educational level
and colleges offering courses of general instruction, including convents, monasteries, dormitories and other related
living structures when located on the same site as the college.
(6) Churches, synagogues, chapels, and similar places of religious worship and instruction of a quiet nature.
(7) Utility substations necessary to the functioning of the utility, but not including general business offices,
maintenance facilities and other general system facilities, when located according to the yard space rules set forth in
this section for dwellings and having a landscaped or masonry barrier on all sides. Buildings shall be of such
exterior design as to harmonize with nearby properties.
(8) Public and quasi-public buildings for cultural use
(9) Railway right-of-way, but not including railway yards or facilities
(10) Off street parking lots for residents and guests
(B) Conditional Uses: The following uses are subject to any conditions listed in this chapter and are subject to other
conditions relating to the placement of said use on a specific tract of ground in the (R-3SL) Medium Density Small Lot
Residential Zoning District as approved by City Council.
(1) Nonprofit community buildings and social welfare establishments other than those providing living
accommodations
(2) Driveways, parking lots, or buildings when directly associated with or accessory to a permitted principal use in
an adjacent zone.
(3) Preschools, nursery schools, day care centers, children's homes, and similar facilities
(4) Towers
(5) Off-street parking areas for schools and places of religious worship/instruction on lands adjacent to and within
three hundred (300.0) feet of the principal building associated with the aforementioned uses.
(6) All other Conditional Uses indicated as conditional within the Zoning Matrix [Attachment A hereto] :�
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(C) Permitted Accessorv Uses:
(1) Customary home occupations
(2) Buildings and uses accessory to the permitted principal use
(D) Space Limitations:
Uses Minimum Setbacks
A B C D E
Minimum Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Width Front Rear Side Street Maximum MaximumBuilding Height
Parcel per Dwelting Unit (feet) Yard Yard Yard Side Ground (feet)
Area (feet) (feet) (feet) Yard Coverage
(feet) (feet)
Permitted 3,000 3,000 35 20* 15 5 10 50% 35
Uses
Conditional 3,000 3,000 35 20* 15 5 10 50% 35
Uses
Attached 3000 3000 24 20* 15 10 10 50% 35
Single
Family
Dwelling
Units
(E) Miscellaneous Provisions:
(1) Supplementary regulations shall be complied with as defined herein
(2) Only one principal building shall be permitted on one zoning lot except as otherwise provided herein.
(3) Front yard setback may be reduced to 10 foot if paved access easements and parking (garage counts as parking)
is provide at the back of each lot.
(4) Sideyard setback for attached single family dwellings shall be reduced to 0 feet on all lots with contiguous
attached units
repealed.
SECTION 2. Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are
SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication in pamphlet form within 15 days according to law.
Enacted: September 26, 2017
Attest:
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