The R2 Two-Family Residence District is composed of certain medium-density residential areas of the City representing a compatible mingling of single-unit and double-unit dwellings, plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for this District are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the District; to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life; and to prohibit all activities of a commercial nature, except home office of doctors or ministers and certain home occupations controlled by specific limitations governing the size and extent of such non-residential activities. To these ends, development is limited to a relatively medium concentration, and permitted uses are typically single- and two-unit dwellings providing homes for residents in this choice of dwelling types, plus certain additional uses such as schools, parks, churches and public facilities which serve the residents of the District.
(a) Permitted Uses. In an R2 Two-Family Residence District, land may be used and structures may be erected, altered, and enlarged and maintained for the following uses only:
(1) Any use permitted in the R1 District; and
(2) Two-family dwellings;
A. Home-based occupation - major impact;
B. Family day care home;
C. Group day care home;
D. Group home.
(b) Yards; Lot Area.
(1) In measuring the width and depth of yards prescribed herein, a cornice projecting not more than 12 inches or a fence shall not be held to reduce such required dimensions.
(2) Nothing in the area requirements of this Zoning Code relating to lot area per family shall be held to prohibit the erection of a one-family dwelling upon a lot, the area of which is less than that prescribed as the lot area per family, provided that such lot, at the time of passage of this Zoning Code was held under separate ownership from the adjoining lots.
(3) In the case of a building on a through lot, the requirements for a rear yard may be waived, provided that there is furnished an equivalent open space in lieu thereof.
(4) An open porch may be erected in the front yard, provided that it is not closer to an adjoining property line than the required width of the side yard.
(5) A side yard abutting a street need not be more, but shall not be less, in width that the depth of the front yard required on the adjoining lot on the street.
(c) Other Provisions. Provisions regarding height, yard setbacks, lot area, and general rules are included in Appendix A
- Schedule of Heights and Area Regulations.
(Ord. 5139. Passed 11-27-13.)