(A) Purpose and intent. The (R-2) Urban Residential District is intended for higher density residential development, including single family homes, apartments, townhouses, and other buildings for two or more dwelling units in those areas where such development fits the Comprehensive Plan, where properly related to other land uses and thoroughfares, and where adequate municipal utilities are available. No off-street parking shall be permitted, except as would be characteristic and in harmony with the purposes of an R-2 District.
(B) Lot, use, and density requirements.
Buildable lot area - square feet, minimum | 10,000 |
Lot width - feet, minimum | 100 |
Maximum animal unit per acre | 0.5 |
Maximum building height - feet | 35 |
Maximum impervious coverage | 30% |
Setback, corner side, right-of-way - feet, minimum | 15 |
Setback, front, right-of-way - feet, minimum | 25 |
Setback, rear yard/alley - feet, minimum | 20 |
Setback, side - feet, minimum | 10 |
Setback, sign - feet, minimum | 1 |
Setback, wetland - feet, minimum | 15 |
(C) Performance standards. The following performance standards apply to all development in this zone.
(1) Fences. Fences not exceeding 96 inches in height may be constructed. Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed closer than ten feet from the surface of a public road. Materials shall consist of usual fencing materials with posts and fence of metal, wood, concrete, brick, or smooth wire. Barbed or electrified wire is not to be used where frequent human contact is anticipated.
(2) Sidewalks. Properties shall accommodate the safe and comfortable sidewalks, paths, and resting areas for pedestrians. Sidewalks and paths shall connect the development to adjacent land uses and provide connections through the development to the public street right-of-way.
(3) Impervious coverage. Impervious coverage may be increased by 25% through a conditional use permit if the following is provided:
(a) A stormwater retention plan showing containment of the 50-year, 24-hour storm event on the parcel; and
(b) Direct runoff of stormwater to adjacent water bodies, including wetlands and adjacent parcels, shall be eliminated through the use of berms or other permanent means.
(Ord. passed 4-10-2017; Ord. O-23-29, passed 8-14-2023) Penalty, see § 150.999