(A) Purpose. The R-2 Multiple-Family Residential District allows single-family homes and complementary uses on land parcels that are smaller than those required in the R-1 District. Is also intended to provide areas offering a broad development range in housing units, yet retain the environment and character of less intensive residence areas through carefully established bulk and lot area requirements.
(B) Principal uses.
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Two-family dwellings, three, four, five, and six-unit buildings, duplexes, and double bungalows;
(3) Parks and playgrounds;
(4) Family daycare serving ten or fewer persons; and
(5) Class “B” supervised living facilities serving six or fewer persons.
(C) Conditional uses.
(1) All conditional uses of the R-1 District;
(2) Seven-unit to 12-unit buildings;
(3) Neighborhood medical/dental clinics and offices, subject to maximum gross floor area of 5,000 square feet;
(4) Business and professional offices, subject to a maximum gross floor area of 5,000 square feet;
(5) Group home facility serving from seven to 16 mentally retarded or physically handicapped persons, provided there is a lot area of 800 square feet for each person accommodated;
(6) Licensed nursing homes;
(7) Private clubs, lodges, and fraternal organizations;
(8) Public or quasi-public accredited educational institutions;
(9) Mortuaries or funeral homes;
(10) Licensed boarding houses for the elderly;
(11) Bed and breakfasts; and
(12) State licensed manufactured home parks.
(D) Accessory uses. All accessory uses of the R-1 District.
(E) Dimensional regulations.
(1) Minimum lot area and dimensions.
Use | Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit | Minimum Lot Width | Minimum Lot Depth |
Single-family residence | 13,000 Corner lot: 10,400 | 100 Corner lot: 80 | 130 |
Two-family residence | 13,000 Corner lot: 10,400 | 100 Corner lot: 80 | 130 |
Three or more family residence | 4,000* | None | None |
* Does not count area set aside for surface water ponding or wetland protection. | |||
(2) Setbacks and heights.
Use | Front | Corner Side | Interior Side | Rear | Height |
Single-Family Residence | 25 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 35 |
Two-Family Residence | 25 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 35 |
4-,6-, or 8-Unit Residence | 30 | 25 | 15* | 35 | 35 |
Accessory Buildings | N/A | N/A | 6 | 6 | 16 |
Notes:
*Add 6 inches for each foot the average height of the building exceeds 20 feet. -There shall be a setback of six feet from an alley for all structures. -The minimum distance between townhouse or four- to eight-family buildings when the exterior walls are parallel shall be equal to the height of the exterior wall or 15 feet, whichever is greater. Four- to eight-unit buildings shall be no closer to one another at any point than 15 feet. | |||||
(F) Parking requirements. Parking shall be provided according to the regulations of §§ 151.105 et seq. Parking areas or circulation drives shall be set back at least six feet from any lot line.
(G) Common wall dwellings. Notwithstanding other provisions of § 151.084, one developer may construct two single-family dwellings with a common wall and boundary line on which there may be no building setback from the common boundary, provided:
(1) Each lot shall meet all other setback requirements for a multiple-family dwelling; and
(2) Separate services shall be furnished and provided to each dwelling for sanitary sewer and water.
(H) Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings shall observe the same setback requirements established for the multiple residence building. The City Planning Commission may require common walls for accessory buildings where common walls will eliminate unsightly and hazardous areas.
(Prior Code, § 151.081) (Ord. 149, passed 3-9-1998)