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The R-2 district is intended to provide residential areas characterized by single-family and two-family dwellings. Increased densities and the introduction of two-family housing types are intended to provide greater housing options while maintaining the basic qualities of a low density residential neighborhood. The principal use of land in this district is for low density single- and two-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Community gardens.
Golf course.
Maternity group home.
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school, approved by the state of Iowa (K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)
The following conditional uses may be permitted in the R-2 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:
Accessory dwelling unit.
Bed and breakfast home.
Hospice.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 66-14, 11-17-2014; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Keeping of hens for egg production.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 47-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)
Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, except for properties located within the Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts where off-street parking is not required. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 9-24, 4-15-2024)
R-2 Residential | Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Frontage | Maximum Lot Coverage (Lot Area) | Setbacks | Maximum Height | |||
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R-2 Residential | Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Frontage | Maximum Lot Coverage (Lot Area) | Setbacks | Maximum Height | |||
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Place of religious exercise or assembly, school | 20,000 sq. ft. | 100 ft. | 40% | 20 ft. | - | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 75 ft.1 |
Single-family detached dwelling | 5,000 sq. ft. | 50 ft. | 40% | 20 ft. | 50 ft. | 6 ft. | 20 ft. | 30 ft. |
Townhouse (2 du maximum) | 3,000 sq. ft./du | 25 ft./du | 40% | 20 ft. | 50 ft. | 6/0 ft. | 20/0 ft. | 30 ft. |
Two-family dwelling | 6,000 sq. ft. | 50 ft. | 40% | 20 ft. | 50 ft. | 6 ft. | 20 ft. | 30 ft. |
Conditional uses: | ||||||||
Bed and breakfast home | 5,000 sq. ft. | 50 ft. | 40% | 20 ft. | 50 ft. | 6 ft. | 20 ft. | 30 ft. |
Hospice | 5,000 sq. ft. | 50 ft. | 40% | 20 ft. | - | 6 ft. | 20 ft. | 30 ft. |
Licensed adult day services, licensed childcare center | 5,000 sq. ft. | 50 ft. | 40% | 20 ft. | - | 6 ft. | 20 ft. | 30 ft. |
Mortuary, funeral home or crematorium | 20,000 sq. ft. | 100 ft. | 40% | 20 ft. | - | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 30 ft. |
Notes:
1. May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.
2. See section 16-3-17 of this title for adjustment of minimum front yard setbacks.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
The R-2A district is intended to provide for the protection of certain older areas of the community developed principally as single-family and two-family uses. Characteristics of the R-2A district are: smaller than average lot widths and area, established building lines much closer to the public right of way and required setback lines, and/or greater lot coverage than allowed in the more recent developing areas where such requirements can be provided. The R-2A district is intended to be located in those areas displaying one or more of the above characteristics. The purpose of this district is to stabilize and preserve the residential character of existing areas through the establishment of bulk regulations in conformity with existing conditions. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
The following uses are permitted in the R-2A district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Community gardens.
Golf course.
Maternity group home.
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa (K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)
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