(A) Purpose and intent.
(1) This district is designed to provide suitable areas for high density residential development where necessary community services and facilities are available or where the extension of these facilities are physically and economically feasible.
(2) It is the intent of this district to allow multiple dwelling units in a building provided there is sufficient lot area and open space in the lot relative to the number of dwelling units.
(3) This district also includes community facilities, public utilities and open spaces which serve the residents of the district.
(4) It is the express purpose of this chapter to exclude from the district all buildings or other structures and uses having commercial characteristics whether operated for profit or otherwise, except that conditional uses and home occupations specifically provided for in these regulations shall be permitted if they otherwise conform to the provisions of this chapter.
(1996 Code, § 176-36)
(B) Uses.
(1) Principal permitted uses shall be as follows:
(a) Multi-family dwellings; and
(b) Place of worship.
(2) Permitted accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) Private garages and parking areas;
(b) Private swimming pools, tennis courts and other outdoor recreation facilities exclusively for the use of the residents;
(c) Customary home occupations as defined and subject to the provisions of this chapter; and
(d) Accessory structures customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
(a) Community education;
(b) Library;
(c) Public park or playground;
(d) Utility facilities necessary for public service; and
(e) Bed-and-breakfast, as a home occupation.
(4) Any use not allowed by right, by accessory use or conditional use is prohibited in the R-2 High Density Residential District.
(1996 Code, § 176-37)
(C) Bulk regulations. These bulk regulations apply to all buildings or other structures located on any lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions located in any R-2 District.
(1) Minimum required lot area. Within the R-2 District, the minimum required lot area for multi-family dwelling shall be 9,000 square feet or 2,500 square feet for each dwelling unit, whichever is greater.
(2) Maximum lot coverage. Within the R-2 District, the maximum lot coverage for all buildings and structures, including accessory structures, shall not exceed 40% of the total lot area.
(3) Maximum height. The maximum height of a front wall or other portion of a building or other structure shall be 35 feet above the curb level. However, this limitation shall not apply to: belfries; spires; flagpoles; or antennas.
(1996 Code, § 176-38)
(D) Yard requirements. These basic yard regulations apply to all lots located within the R-2 District.
(1) Front yards shall not be less than 30 feet.
(2) Side yards shall not be less than eight feet on each side and a total of 16 feet.
(3) Rear yards shall not be less than 30 feet.
(1996 Code, § 176-39)
(E) Sign regulations. In the R-2 District signs shall be permitted as follows:
(1) Realty signs, only to advertise the sale or rent of the premises upon which erected. The maximum size shall be six square feet;
(2) Civic signs: the maximum size shall be eight square feet; and
(3) Residential signs: the maximum size shall be two square feet.
(1996 Code, § 176-40)
(F) Regulations for site plan review.
(1) General provisions. No permits shall be issued for the construction of or conversion to multiple-family dwelling until the proposed site development plan has been reviewed by the Town Planning Commission and approved by the Town Council.
(2) Design considerations.
(a) Approval of the Town Council of the site development plans will require that the plat of the proposed design indicate the location and size (height and bulk) of all proposed buildings; traffic circulation features (vehicular and pedestrian); recreation areas; other open spaces; walls, hedges, fences and signs that may be proposed; and the proposed handling of sewage disposal, water supply and storm drainage.
(b) Before approving the site development plan, the Town Council shall be assured that safety and convenience of traffic movement is provided both on the site and at the points of access to public streets and that the architectural style and building layout are in harmony with adjacent areas.
(1996 Code, § 176-41)