(A) Purpose. The R-2 Medium Density Residential District allows single-family homes and complementary uses on land parcels that are smaller than those required in the R-1 District. Two-family buildings are also allowed.
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Single-family detached dwellings. All new home construction in residential districts shall have an attached or detached garage with a minimum of 400 square feet. Single-family dwellings without garages or with garages less than 400 square feet are conditionally permitted. A conditional use permit is required;
(2) Two-family attached dwellings, duplexes, double bungalows. All new home construction in residential districts shall have an attached or detached garage with a minimum of 400 square feet. Garages less than 400 square feet, but larger than 240 square feet, are allowed by conditional use permit. Garages less than 240 square feet are not allowed;
(3) Parks and playgrounds;
(4) Licensed family day care as permitted by state law; and
(5) State licensed residential facilities serving six or fewer persons.
(C) Conditional uses.
(1) All conditional uses of the R-1 District;
(2) Replacement of existing non-conforming accessory buildings and driveways may be conditionally permitted; provided:
(a) The applicant provides the city with a rear and side yard utility and drainage easement as required by the city;
(b) The garage is 1,000 square feet or less and is not closer than three feet, zero inches, from any interior property line, in which case the overhangs must be less than one foot from building exterior. There shall be no recorded easement on the property in the setback area;
(c) A land survey, signed and designed by a registered land surveyor, is provided and approved representing property lines, easement locations and drainage and a site plan with the proposed building dimensions, finished floor elevations and setbacks from property lines;
(d) A waiver from utilities, telephone company and cable franchise; and
(e) The applicant shall provide a six-foot easement on opposite side and rear of property prior to issuance of conditional use permit. The city, at its sole option, may waive the six-foot rear yard setback requirement.
(3) Licensed day care centers; licensed nursing homes;
(4) Private clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations;
(5) Public or quasi-public accredited educational institutions;
(6) Mortuaries or funeral homes; cemeteries or memorial gardens;
(7) Transportable or experimental single-family detached housing;
(8) Licensed boarding houses for the elderly; and
(9) Bed and breakfasts, subject to conditions of § 154.110 of this chapter;
(10) All licensed day care facilities which are not permitted principal uses under state law;
(11) By reservation special events space in owner occupied homes, subject to the following requirements:
(a) The property must be located within 500 feet of the C-3 (Central Commercial Zoning District);
(b) The residential character of the structure must be preserved;
(c) Food and beverages shall only be served or provided to event guests. The establishment shall comply with applicable health codes; and
(d) The specifics of the use shall be included in the conditional use permit, including the details of the proposed use, the maximum number of attendees, hours of events and parking accommodations.
(D) Special provision district. As in R-1 District.
(E) Accessory uses. All accessory uses of the R-1 District.
(F) Dimensional regulations.
(1) Required lot area, lot coverage and dimensions.
R-2 Use | Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit | Minimum Lot Width | Minimum Lot Depth |
Single-family residence connected to public sanitary sewer Maximum lot coverage 50% (A survey will be required if calculations cannot be verified) | 8,400 square feet | 70 feet; for corner lot, 90 feet at building line | 120 feet |
Two-family dwelling Maximum lot coverage 50% (A survey will be required if calculations cannot be verified) | 5,000 square feet | 80 feet | 120 feet |
(2) Setbacks, yards and heights.
R-2 Use | Front Setback | Inter. Side | Corner Side | Rear Yard | Building Height |
Accessory structures, including detached garages* | 25 feet | 6 feet | 25 feet | 6 feet; 25 feet on double frontage lots | 16 feet |
Single-family house or two-family dwelling | 25 feet | 8 feet; 6 feet platted prior to 1988 | 25 feet | 25 feet; 15 feet for corner lot | 35 feet |
NOTES TO TABLE: * Reference § 154.026 | |||||
(3) Driveways. All residential districts shall require new driveways to be set back five feet from the side and rear property lines. If the driveway is being replaced, repaved or reconstructed and the driveway is located less than five feet, but three feet or more, from the property line, the driveway permit may be issued with a variance. The apron and curb cut shall be hard surfaced.
(G) Common wall dwellings. Notwithstanding other provisions of § 154.042 of this chapter, one developer may construct two single-family dwellings with a common wall and boundary line for which there may be no building setback from the common boundary; provided:
(1) Each lot shall meet all other setback requirements for a two-family dwelling; and
(2) Separate services shall be furnished and provided to each dwelling for sanitary sewer and water.
(2004 Code, § 154.057) (Ord. 464, passed 1- -1996; Ord. 97-195, passed 5-13-1997; Ord. 01-298, passed 9-11-2001; Ord. 05-0424, passed 2-28-2006; Ord. 07-0459, passed 3-13-2007; Ord. 08-0496, passed 3-11-2008; Ord. 13-0710, passed 7-9-2013) Penalty, see § 154.999