Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the R-2, Medium Density Residential District is to provide for low to medium density development through the mixture of single, two unit, and townhome dwellings and directly related, complementary uses. Development of two-family and single-family detached residential dwelling units and directly related, accessory, and complementary uses.
Subd. 2. Uses. Uses allowed within the district are as described in subsection 1003.05.
Subd. 3. Uses Standards. Uses are subject to the applicable provisions of the performance standards in Section 1006 and the process requirements in Section 1002.
Subd. 4. Lot Area, Height, and Setback Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-2 District subject to additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications set forth in this chapter.
TABLE 5 | |
R-2, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT * | |
Requirements |
TABLE 5 | |
R-2, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT * | |
Requirements | |
SINGLE-FAMILY | |
Maximum height principal structure | 35 feet |
Minimum lot area | 8,000 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 60 feet |
Principal Structure Setbacks | |
Front | 25 feet |
Minimum setback between buildings | 10 feet |
Rear | 25 feet |
Side | 10 feet |
TWO UNIT/TOWNHOME UNIT | |
Maximum height principal structure | 35 feet |
Minimum base lot area | 12,000 square feet |
Minimum base lot width | 100 feet |
Principal Structure Setbacks | |
Front | 25 feet |
Minimum setback between buildings | 10 feet |
Rear | 25 feet |
Side | 10 feet (0 lot line setback interior unit) |
OTHER USES | |
Maximum height principal structure | 35 feet |
Minimum lot area | 20,000 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Principal Structure Setbacks | |
Front | 50 feet |
Rear | 40 feet |
Side | 20 feet |
ALL USES | |
Arterial road | 50 feet |
Collector road | 45 feet |
Railroad setback | 100 feet |
Residential driveway setback | 5 feet |
Wetland setback and buffer | 30 feet (from delineated boundary) |
Note to Table: * All uses located within the Shoreland Overlay District are subject to the standards in subsection 1004.03 | |