167.19 R-2 – TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

      1.   Purpose. The R-2 district is intended to provide for low/moderate density residential development, with gross densities generally between 6 and 10 units per acre. These developments include single-family dwellings on moderate-sized lots and two family dwellings or duplexes/bi-attached homes.

      2.   Site Development Regulations.

Regulator	1-Family Detached	1-Family Attached	Duplex (2-Family)	Other Non- Institutional Permitted Use	Other Permitted Institutional Uses
Site Area per Housing Unit
Minimum Lot Area (square feet)	7,200	4,200 per unit	8,400	6,000	6,000
Minimum Lot Width (feet)	60	35 per unit	70	60	60
Minimum Yards (feet) (Note 2)
Front Yard	25	25 ft.	25	25	35
Side Yard: (Note 1)
One Story	6	7.5	6	6	15
Two Story	8	7.5	8	8	15
Street Side Yard/Corner Lot	15	15	15	15	20
Rear Yard Area	30	30	30	30	30
Maximum Height (feet)	35	35	35	35	35
Maximum Amount of Total Parking Located in Street Yard	NA	NA	NA	NA	50%

 

   Note 1: Zero Lot Line or Single-Family Attached Development. Within a common development, one interior side yard may be equal to zero for single-family detached residential use if:

      1.   The normal side yard setback requirement must be maintained adjacent to any lot with an existing structure not within the common development; or not otherwise designated for zero lot line use.

      2.   An easement for maintenance of the zero lot line façade is prepared by the developer and filed with the Crawford County Register of Deeds, the City Clerk, and the Building Official at the time of application for a building permit.

   Note 2: Flexible Yard Setbacks in Planned Unit Developments. The Planning Commission and City Council may vary required minimum setbacks in planned districts. However, the setback from the front facade of a garage to any public or private street right-of-way including the boundary of sidewalks) must be at least 20 feet.