(a) Intention. This is a high-density residential zone intended primarily for multi-family uses on individual lots. In order to facilitate appropriate higher densities near viable business centers, multi-family buildings are generally encouraged near a neighborhood commercial center. Street and open space designs in these areas shall be used to create compatibility among frontages, which encourage pedestrian interaction and discourage high automobile speeds. Multi-family residential developments shall be designed around or adjacent to open space.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 District:
(1) All permitted principal uses in the R-1 district;
(2) Two-family dwellings;
(3) Multiple-family dwellings (no more than twenty-four (24) units per building), provided that the density and dimensional standards for the R-2 Residential District are met (refer to § 9-4-70 for details) and the lot upon which any such dwelling is located is of sufficient size so that twenty (20%) percent thereof shall be devoted to functional open space; and
(4) Senior housing provided that the density and dimensional standards for the R-2 Residential District are met (refer to § 9-4-70 for details) and the lot upon which any such dwelling is located is of sufficient size so that twenty (20%) percent thereof shall be devoted to functional open space. Senior housing is exempted from the maximum number of twenty-four (24) units per building requirement for multi-family dwellings.
(c) Special review uses. Permitted special review uses in the R-2 District are as follows:
(1) All permitted conditional uses in the R-1 District;
(2) Bed and breakfasts;
(3) Boarding and rooming houses; and
(4) Long-term care facilities.
R-2 ZONING STANDARDS
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Design Regulation
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Requirements
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R-2 ZONING STANDARDS
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Design Regulation
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Requirements
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Minimum lot area per dwelling | 1,500 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 20 feet per dwelling |
Minimum lot frontage | 18 feet for townhomes 35 feet for apartments and condominiums |
Minimum front yard setback Principal building Front-loaded garage (measured from the back of sidewalk) Accessory building | 15 feet 22 feet 45 feet |
Minimum side yard setback | 8 feet |
Minimum distance between buildings | Subject to building code |
Minimum rear yard setback Principal building Garage with its entrance facing an alley Accessory buildings or structures | 20 feet 5 feet 5 feet |
Minimum floor area per dwelling unit | 400 square feet |
Maximum building height | 35 feet |
(Ord. 395 §3, 2016)