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Article 3: Base Zoning DistriFq <br /> Section 3.3: Residential Distric s <br /> R.3 DIMENSIONAL AND RATIO STANDARDS <br /> MEDIUM INTENSITY Standard Lot <br /> Size- <br /> RESIDENTIAL Lot Size, min. Conventional <br /> (square feet) Subdivision 15,000 <br /> Process <br /> (Section <br /> 7.12 : <br /> Proposed Allowable <br /> Open <br /> Lot Size— Space Minimum <br /> Flexible Lot Size <br /> Development within (sq.ft.): <br /> Subdivision subdivision: <br /> Process 50-59% 15,000 <br /> (Section <br /> 7.12): 60%and 10.000 <br /> over <br /> Standard Lot <br /> Width— <br /> Conventional <br /> PURPOSE Subdivision 100 <br /> Process(Section <br /> 7.12): <br /> Lot Width, min. <br /> (feet) Flexible <br /> Development <br /> Subdivision <br /> Process—Lot 70 <br /> The purpose of the Medium Intensity Residential (R- width (Section <br /> 3) District is to provide locations for moderate 7.12) <br /> intensity residential development and supporting <br /> recreational, community service and educational <br /> uses in areas where urban services are available or Front Setback from <br /> are to be provided as part of the development ROW, min. (feet) 30[1]L61 <br /> process. <br /> Corner Side <br /> Setback, min. 30[2]L6] <br /> (feet) <br /> Side Setback, min. <br /> APPLICABILITY (feet) 15[1] [6] <br /> This district will usually be applied where the <br /> following conditions exist: Rear Setback, min. <br /> 1. Designated by the adopted Comprehensive Plan <br /> (feet) 15[1] [6] <br /> as a Transition Area,which can reasonably be <br /> expected to be annexed by a municipality in the <br /> ensuing 10-20 years. <br /> 2. Water and sewer lines should exist at site or be <br /> assured of installation as part of the development Height, max. (feet) 25 [3] <br /> process. <br /> 3. Vehicular access must consist of direct access to <br /> a street classified as either arterial or collector as <br /> desisnated b the adopted Comprehensive Plan. <br /> DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS NOTES: R-CU 4 .100 <br /> Floor Area Ratio, <br /> [1]Accessory structures shall not be erected in any NR .088 5 <br /> required front open space and shall also conform to max. NR-CU .100 5 <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-10 <br />