(A) District summary. The "R2.5", Residential: 2.5 zoning district is intended to provide areas for single-family residential land uses developed in suburban-style subdivisions. These areas should be located adjacent to existing developed areas and should be connected to available infrastructure (roads and utilities). This district should be used to provide unique housing options.
(B) Permitted primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Residential uses.
(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).
(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.
(3) Park uses.
(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).
(b) Nature preserve/center.
(c) Park and/or playgrounds (including athletic facilities).
(4) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Library.
(C) Special exception primary uses.
(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.
(2) Residential uses.
(a) Child care home.
(b) Dwelling, two-family.
(c) Group home.
(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.
(e) Residential facility for the mentally ill.
(f) Retirement facility.
(3) Communications/utilities uses.
(a) Sewage treatment plant.
(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.
(c) Water tower.
(4) Institutional/public uses.
(a) Church or other place of worship.
(b) Community center.
(c) Government facility (non-office).
(d) Government office.
(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.
(f) School (P-12).
(5) Commercial uses.
(a) Home occupations.
(b) Kennel.
(D) Lot standards.
(1) Minimum lot area: 14,000 square feet.
(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.
(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 90 feet.
(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.
(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 40 feet.
(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 15 feet.
(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.
(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.
(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.
(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.
(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.
Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter)
(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09)
Cross-reference:
Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.
Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.
Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.