CHAPTER 6
R-2 MULTI-FAMILY AND TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT

SECTION:

10-6-1: Application Of Prevailing Regulations

10-6-2: Permitted Uses

10-6-3: Height Regulations

10-6-4: Setback Regulations

10-6-5: Intensity Of Use - Multi-Family Use

10-6-1: APPLICATION OF PREVAILING REGULATIONS:

In the proposed development of an R-2 development, the applicable provisions from the Subdivision Ordinance relating to streets, paved alleys, 5' sidewalks, fire hydrant interval spacing, etc., shall be applied as deemed compliant. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995; amd. Ord. 63-11-23, 11-6-2023; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024)

10-6-2: PERMITTED USES:

A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:

   Any use categorized as ‘Permitted’ in the R-l single-family dwelling district.

   Apartments, multi-family dwellings, a duplex or triplex building, a fourplex structure; such structures may be built on one R-2 zoned lot subject to compliance to prevailing building setbacks, minimum paved off-street parking, landscaping, detention requirements, 5' sidewalks, fire-hydrant protection regulations, and similar regulations via enforced policies.

   Bed and Breakfast Facility in an owner-occupied residential structure; such a use shall have the pre-clearance approval from the City’s Building Inspector and the Fire Marshal s to safety and overall Code compliance; each available B&B room shall require one (1) unobstructed paved parking space.

   Boarding, Lodging and rooming houses; one (1) un-obstructed paved off-street parking space will be required for each available room for residency.

   Condominium development; requires recorded CCRs.

   Institutions of religious, educational or philanthropic nature.

   Signs in accordance to prevailing Sign Code Regulations.

   Accessory uses and/or structures available for use by tenants/guests of R-2 zoned developments; and/or residential lot owners. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995; amd. Ord. 67-10-22, 10-4-22; Ord. 22-04-23, 4-4-2023; Ord. 63-11-23, 11-6-2023; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024)

10-6-3: HEIGHT REGULATIONS:

No building shall exceed three stories in height. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024)

10-6-4: SETBACK REGULATIONS:

Building setbacks for structures shall be as follows subject to adjustment via recorded plat notes, recorded easements, and/or bona fide and binding orders from the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA).

   A.   Front yard building setback:      25'

   B.   Open carport front yard setback:      10'

   C.   Side yard building setback:         5'

   D.   Corner side yard building setback:   10'

   E.   Rear building setback (primary bldg.):   10'

   F.   Rear building setback (accessory):   5'

   G.   Open carport rear yard setback:      7'

   H.   Side/Rear Garage Door Setback:      18'

(Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995 4-4-2023; amd. Ord. 63-11-23, 11-6-2023; Ord. 93-4-24, 4-2-2024; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024)