The following regulations shall apply to the R-2 medium density residential district:
(a) Intent. The R-2 district is intended to encourage the development of moderate density residential neighborhoods, with a mix of permanent and short-term seasonal residents, and to serve as a transition zone between the low-density area and more intensely developed areas. The maximum density for multi-family structures shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre. (Amended 10-15-2018)
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right:
(1) Detached single-family dwellings.
(2) Duplexes, with each unit subject to the dimensional requirements for single-family dwellings in the district, except for the side yards required at any common walls.
(3) Customary accessory buildings, including private swimming pools, and tennis courts.
(4) Mobile homes; provided, that:
a. They are placed on foundations and anchored according to the North Carolina State Building code for mobile homes in a hurricane area.
b. The requirements of the building inspector regarding skirting material and skirting area are complied with.
(5) County owned or leased facilities.
(6) Accessory dwelling unit according to the provisions of Section 22-58.6 of this code. (Adopted 10-15-2018)
(c) Special uses. The following uses are permitted, subject to the requirements of this district and additional regulations and requirements imposed by the Board of Commissioners as provided in Article IX of this chapter:
(1) Churches and cemeteries.
(2) Fire stations, schools and other public buildings.
(3) Home occupations.
(4) Private clubs, including boat launching areas, golf courses, tennis courts, community centers, libraries, picnic areas, beach club and concessions integral thereto; provided, that there is no open commercial activity and that no sign other than a directional sign is allowed.
(5) Public and private utility facilities.
(6) Planned unit developments. (This entire section was by the Dare County Board of Commissioners on 9-14-94.)
(7) Multi-family structures at a density of six (6) dwelling units per acre. (Adopted 10-15-2018)
(8) Public or private parks and playgrounds.
(10) Child care facilities which are an accessory use of an existing or proposed church, school, other public building. (Adopted on 11-5-90)
(11) Educational housing projects subject to the provisions of Section 22-58.8.
(12) Special use subdivisions subject to the provisions of Section 22-58.9.
(d) Dimensional requirements.
(1) Minimum lot size:
a. Single-family lots served by a private well and an on-site septic tank/drain field system: 20,000 square feet of area.
Single-family lots served by a central water supply and an on-site septic tank/drain field system: 15,000 square feet of area.
Single-family lots served by a central water supply and a central wastewater disposal system: 15,000 square feet of area. (Amended on 9-19-94)
b. Duplex lots if served by a private well regardless of wastewater disposal method: 20,000 square feet.
Duplex lots if served by central water regardless of wastewater disposal method: 15,000 square feet. (Amended 10-15-2018)
(2) Minimum lot width: 75 feet, measured at the building setback line.
(3) Minimum front yard: 25 feet.
(4) Minimum side yard: 10 feet. An additional 10-foot side yard adjacent to the street is required for a corner lot.
(5) Minimum rear yard: 20% of lot depth, but such yard need not exceed twenty feet.
(6) Maximum allowable lot coverage by principal use and all accessory structures: 30%.
(7) Height limitation: 35 feet.
(e) Non-conforming structures and uses. The provisions of subsection (b) of Section 22-49 and subsection (f) of Section 22-50 to the contrary notwithstanding, a non-conforming structure or use existing within this district on November 20, 1975, may be restored to its original condition if destroyed or damaged by any means for a period of time not to exceed eight years from such. (11-20-75, art. 7, 7.07, 76-81, 1)
(Am. Ord. passed 9-16-2019; Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021)