(A) Purpose and intent. The R-2 District is established to encourage the preservation of residential neighborhoods characterized primarily by single-family and two-family dwellings and to preserve undeveloped lands for similar types of residential development.
(B) Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in the Single-Family and Two-Family Residential (R-2) District:
(1) Residential uses.
(a) Single-family dwellings;
(b) Two-family dwellings;
(c) A state licensed residential facility or a housing with services establishment registered under M.S. Ch. 144D serving six or fewer persons, a licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons, and a group family day care facility licensed under Minn. Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 to serve 14 or fewer children shall be considered a permitted single-family residential use of property for the purposes of zoning, except that a residential facility whose primary purpose is to treat juveniles who have violated criminal statutes relating to sex offenses or have been adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct in violation of criminal statutes relating to sex offenses shall not be considered a permitted use, in accordance with M.S. § 462.357; and
(d) Manufactured homes subject to the following conditions:
1. All manufactured homes shall be constructed after June 15, 1976, and bear the H.U.D. certification seal;
2. The minimum width of the main portion of the structure shall not be less than 22 feet, as measured across the narrowest portion;
3. All dwellings shall be placed on a permanent foundation in compliance with the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the city; and
4. Tongues on all manufactured homes shall be removed.
(2) Non-residential uses.
(a) Golf courses; and
(b) Essential services.
(3) Public, institutional and civic uses.
(a) Library;
(b) Primary and secondary schools;
(c) Open space, athletic fields, parks, and playgrounds;
(d) Public swimming pools (not less than 200 feet from existing residential neighborhoods or areas platted and/or zoned as residential area(s)); and
(e) Public assembly (churches, synagogues, temples, and the like).
(C) Accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Single-Family and Two-Family Residential (R-2) District:
(1) Private garages, parking spaces and car ports. Private garages are intended for use to store the private passenger vehicles of the family or families whom reside upon the premises, and in which no business service or industry is carried on. Such space can be rented to noncommercial vehicles, trailers or equipment if sufficient off-street parking in full compliance with this chapter is provided elsewhere on the property;
(2) Recreational vehicles and equipment;
(3) Home occupations as regulated by § 153.070;
(4) Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories;
(5) Private swimming pool, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests;
(6) Tool sheds, structures and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment; and
(7) Boarding or renting of rooms to not more than two persons.
(D) Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses in an R-2 District:
(1) Residential uses.
(a) Multiple-family dwellings or attached single-family dwelling structures with not more than four units or retirement, nursing, assisted living, elderly homes provided that:
1. There is adequate off-street parking provided in compliance with § 153.060;
2. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated, where applicable, by § 153.060; and
3. Parking areas shall be adequately screened/landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential districts in compliance with § 153.065.
(b) Residential Planned Unit Development, as regulated by § 153.062.
(2) Non-residential uses.
(a) Governmental and public regulated utility buildings necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the city, provided that:
1. Compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained and required setbacks are met;
2. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure; and
3. Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with § 153.065.
(b) Recreational buildings which include golf courses and neighborhood or community centers; public or private educational institutes (limited to elementary, junior high and senior high schools); and public assembly facilities (churches, temples, synagogues), provided that:
1. Side yard setbacks shall be double that required for the district, but not greater that 30 feet;
2. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with § 153.065;
4. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated, where applicable, by § 153.060.
(c) Cemeteries; provided that:
1. The site has direct vehicular access to a minor arterial or arterial street; and
2. The site is screened in accordance with § 153.065.
(d) Businesses and professional service(s) office space/neighborhood commercial structures. These buildings may include, but are not limited to the following: small retail and personal service stores provided they are designed to be functionally harmonious with the existing residential neighborhood. Permitted structures shall serve the primary needs of the immediate neighborhood and should not generate a large portion of destination trips external to the immediate neighborhood, provided that:
1. The space is located within an already existing structure; and
2. The proposed uses shall not include more than one business per structure.
(E) Minimum dimensional requirements and standards. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-2 District subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter.
(1) Lot dimensional standards.
Unit type | Lot area | Lot width | Lot depth |
Single-family | 4,800 sq. ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. |
Two-family | 6,000 sq. ft. | 60 ft. | 100 ft. |
Townhouse | 2,500 sq. ft. | N/A | N/A |
Multi-family | Not less than 6,000 sq. ft. for each multi-family building having at least four units; and not less than 1,000 sq. ft. additional area for each additional dwelling unit. | 130 ft. | 100 ft. |
(2) Setbacks.
(a) Front yard: not less than 25 feet.
(b) Side yard:
1. Interior lots: five feet;
2. Corner lots: 12 feet on side yards abutting a street except when the apron to a garage is facing said side yard, in which case the apron shall be a minimum of 18 feet to accommodate a vehicle from encroaching into public right-of-way;
3. Multi-family: 12% of the lot width with a minimum of six feet;
4. Townhouse: no setback required on internal common walls or party walls;
5. Garages: five feet unless garage entrances face onto street or alley, in which case, the minimum setback will be 18 feet to accommodate a vehicle from encroaching into public right-of-way;
6. Accessory structures: five feet minimum unless a garage entrance faces onto a street or alley, in which case, the setback will be 18 feet to accommodate a vehicle from encroaching into public right-of-way; and
7. All other uses: ten feet.
(c) Rear yard:
1. Principal building: 25 feet;
2. Accessory structures: five feet except on corner lots, which shall not be less than 12 feet on the side abutting a street; and
3. Garages: five feet unless garage entrances face onto a street or alley, in which case, the minimum setback will be 18 feet to accommodate a vehicle from encroaching into public right-of-way.
(F) Maximum building height. For additional information on calculating building heights see the definition BUILDING HEIGHT in § 153.010.
(1) Dwelling units or principal buildings: 35 feet;
(2) Accessory buildings: as governed by § 153.069.
(G) Maximum lot coverage. No structure or combination of structures shall occupy more than 33% of the lot area.
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