(A) Purpose. The R-2 District is designed to provide for low density single-family residential development on narrower lots in urbanized or urbanizing areas.
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Any use permitted in the R-1, One-Family Dwelling District.
(2) Single family detached residences located on a permanent foundation with a minimum width of 24 feet and a minimum of 950 square feet of dwelling unit space, in which case the ground floor shall consist of no less than 600 square feet of such dwelling unit space. The primary facade of the structure shall face a public street.
(C) Special exception uses. Special exceptions listed in the R-1, One-Family Dwelling District.
(D) Yard requirements. The yard requirements for the R-2, One-Family Dwelling District are as follows: (All standards are minimums except as noted.)
(1) Lot size: Established lot size; or 7,200 square feet if no established lot size. Established lot size shall never be less than 5,800 square feet.
(2) Frontage: Established frontage; or 60 feet if no established frontage. Established frontage shall never be less than 45 feet.
(3) Setbacks:
(a) Front yard: Established setbacks; or 20 feet if no established setback.
(b) Side yards: 7 feet.
(c) Rear yard: 30 feet or established setbacks if adjacent to a river or creek.
(d) Corner side yard: The corner side yard setback is determined by measuring the average established setback of the structures within the same block between 2 intersecting streets. This calculation would equal the established front yard setback for the side street.
(4) Maximum structure height: 35 feet.
(5) Maximum lot coverage for structures: 40% total for all structures.
(E) Supplemental regulations.
(2) Wetlands Conservation District regulations: §§ 151.145 et seq.
(3) Air Space Control Area regulations: §§ 151.210 et seq.
(4) Accessory structures and swimming pool requirements: § 151.225.
(5) Permitted obstructions in required yards: § 151.227.
(6) Fence requirements: § 151.228.
(7) Intersection visibility area requirements: § 151.229.
(8) Primary street setback requirements: § 151.229.
(9) Off-street parking and loading requirements: § 151.231.
(10) Sign regulations: § 151.234.
(1979 Code, § 151.036) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998; Am. Ord. 4542, passed 12-4-2000; Am. Ord. 4762, passed 8-1-2003
; Am. Ord. 4985, passed 9-11-2006; Am. Ord. 5175, passed 7-20-2009)
Penalty, see § 151.999