(a) Purpose. It is the intent of the RS-2 Residential Single-Family Low Density District to establish a low density for single-family dwellings and other compatible uses in recognition of environmental constraints such as, but not limited to, steep slopes, impervious soils, high water tables, and flooding. It is also the intent of this district to preserve the general welfare by protecting important resources such as, but not limited to, watersheds and view sheds. In addition to recognizing environmental constraints and preserving important resources, this district is also intended to stabilize and protect the district's residential character while promoting a suitable environment for single-family living.
(b) Allowable land uses. All permitted uses, special uses, conditional uses and uses expressly prohibited are identified in subsection 7-8-1(d), Table of Permitted Uses. Standards for special uses and conditional uses can be found in article XVI of this chapter.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Reserved.
(e) Reserved.
(f) Development standards.
(1) Density standards. Density in the RS-2 District shall be determined by the minimum lot size standards.
(2) Structure size standards. None.
(3) Lot size standards. The minimum lot size in the RS-2 District shall be 16,000 square feet.
(4) Lot width standards. Lots in the RS-2 District shall have a minimum width of 80 feet.
(5) Setback standards. The following minimum setbacks shall be required for uses in the RS-2 District.
Front: 35 ft. but this may be reduced to 20 ft. in designated steep slope zones per section 7-11-12 of this chapter.
Side: 10 ft.
Rear: 25 ft.
The landscape and buffering standards (section 7-11-3) may require additional setback; if so, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.
The minimum spacing between structures shall, in addition, be as per the Asheville Fire Prevention Code.
(6) Impervious surface standards. None.
(7) Height standards. The maximum height of structures in the RS-2 District shall be 40 feet.
(8) Landscaping/buffering standards. Landscaping and/or buffering shall be provided as required by section 7-11-3
of this chapter.
(9) Parking/loading standards. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required by section 7-11-2 of this chapter. No parking shall be permitted within any required front setback other than that which would occur on an approved driveway.
(10) Sidewalk standards. Sidewalks shall be provided as required by and pursuant to the requirements for sidewalks as set forth in subsection 7-11-8 of this chapter.
(11) Access standards. None.
(12) Open space standards. Open space shall be provided as required by section 7-11-4 of this chapter.
(13) Design and operation standards. None.
(14) Emergency wireless communications. Communication requirements shall be provided as required by section 7-11-9 of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 2369, § 1, 5-27-97; Ord. No. 2506, § 1, 8-11-98; Ord. No. 2527, § 1, 11-10-98; Ord. No. 2584, § 1(a), 6-22- 99; Ord. No. 2663, § 1(a), 2-8-00; Ord. No. 2664, § 1(b), 2-8-00; Ord. No. 2735, § 1d., 8-22-00; Ord. No. 2871, § 1(a), 11-27-01; Ord. No. 2904, § 1(b), 3-12-02; Ord. No. 3031, § 1(a), 6-10-03; Ord. No. 3064, § 1(c), 10-14-03; Ord. No. 3083, § 1(a), 1-13-04; Ord. No. 3156, § 1, 8-24-04; Ord. No. 3412, § 1(b), 12-12-06; Ord. No. 3483, § 1(b), 6-2-07; Ord. No. 3583, § 1, 2-12-08; Ord. No. 3643, § 1a, 7-22-08; Ord. No. 3908, § 1e, 10-26-10; Ord. No. 3959, §§ 1n, p, 4- 12-11; Ord. No. 4608, § 1(e), 8-22-17; Ord. No. 4621, § 1(a), 10-24-17; Ord. No. 4361, § 1m, n, 3-23-21; Ord. No. 4961, § 1a, 7-26-22)