(A) Purpose: The R-2 Low/Medium Density Residential District provides for a mix of low and medium density residential development including single-unit and two-unit dwellings on smaller lots.
(B) Bulk And Density Standards:
1. Standards:
Lot area: | |
Single-unit detached dwelling | 6,000 square feet |
Twin home dwelling | 5,500 square feet per unit |
Two-unit dwelling | 11,000 square feet (5,500 square feet per unit) |
Other | 11,000 square feet |
Lot width*: | |
Single-unit detached dwelling | 60 feet |
Twin home dwelling | 37.5 feet |
Two-unit dwelling | 75 feet |
Other | 75 feet |
Front yard setback | 20 feet |
Side yard setback | 6 feet (or 0 feet for shared wall) |
Rear yard setback: | |
With alley | 10 feet |
Without alley | 6 feet |
Height (maximum) | 35 feet |
Maximum lot coverage of all structures | 35 percent |
*Corner lots shall have a minimum lot width of the standard listed plus the front yard setback
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 012-650, 10-15-2012)
2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements:
Maximum size: | |
Detached garages: | |
Lots up to 0.5 acre | Lesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure |
Lots 0.5 to 1 acre | Lesser of 1,250 square feet or square feet of principal structure |
Lots 1.0 acre + | Lesser of 1,500 square feet or square feet of principal structure |
Storage shed | 240 square feet |
Apartment | 1,800 square feet |
Building permit | Any accessory structure over 200 square feet requires a building permit |
Building material | The detached garage shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal structure |
Maximum number | 1 of each type of structure provided it is not over approved lot coverage |
Side yard setback | 6 feet |
Rear yard setback: | |
With alley | 10 feet |
Without alley | 3 feet |
Height (maximum) storage shed | 12 feet |
Height (maximum) detached garage | 20 feet |
All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 015-693a, 4-20-2015)
3. Minor Arterial Setbacks: The minimum front yard setback for all land adjacent to minor arterial streets shall be fifty feet (50') from the planned right of way line.
(C) Uses:
1. Permitted:
Single-unit detached dwelling.
Twin home dwelling.
Two-unit dwelling.
Group daycare, twelve (12) or fewer persons.
Group home, six (6) or fewer persons.
Manufactured home.
Public parks and playgrounds. (Ord. 012-650, 10-15-2012)
2. Conditional:
Bed and breakfast.
Cemeteries.
Clinics.
Funeral homes.
Group homes, commercial.
Hospitals.
Limited commercial venture.
Places of worship.
Public and parochial schools.
Public buildings.
Public utility buildings.
Senior care facilities. (Ord. 012-650, 10-15-2012; amd. Ord. 014-669, 9-2-2014)
3. Accessory:
Accessory apartment.
Accessory structures.
Daycare facilities, in home.
Home occupations.
Solar energy systems. (Ord. 012-650, 10-15-2012; amd. Ord. 021- 761, 8-16-2021)