(A) Purpose. The R-2 district is intended to provide for a variety of residence types at moderate density.
(B) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 district, subject to the development standards set forth in this chapter:
(1) Single-family dwelling of 950 square feet or larger;
(2) Manufactured home used as a permanent single-family dwelling which is at least 24 feet wide and contains 950 square feet or larger, which shall be measured by using the outside dimensions of the structure excluding the towing mechanism;
(3) Two-family dwelling;
(4) Boarding or lodging house; and
(5) Bed and breakfast use.
(C) Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted only if the Board issues a conditional use permit as provided for in § 152.242:
(1) Advertising structures;
(2) Cemetery;
(3) Child or adult care home;
(4) Church;
(5) Country club;
(6) Fraternity, sorority or student cooperative;
(7) Group home;
(8) Home occupation;
(9) Institutional use;
(13) Mortuaries and funeral services;
(14) Multi-family dwelling;
(15) Private or parochial school;
(16) Special services;
(17) Fences and walls over six feet in height in side and rear setback areas only; and
(18) Other uses deemed comparable and compatible to those set forth in this section.
(D) Development standards. The following property development standards shall apply to all land and structures in the R-2 district.
(1) Lot size.
(a) Width.
1. For single-family dwellings, the minimum lot width shall be 60 feet; provided that any plat of a major subdivision submitted for plat approval in accordance with Chapter 150 of this code of ordinances may reduce the minimum width to at least 45 feet of frontage on a street. In improved blocks, as defined in § 152.004, the width may be reduced to the average width for all lots in the block.
2. For two-family dwellings and multi-family dwellings, the minimum lot width shall be 70 feet; provided that any plat of a major subdivision submitted for plat approval in accordance with Chapter 150 of this code of ordinances may reduce the minimum width to at least 50 feet of frontage on a street. In improved blocks, as defined in § 152.004, the width may be reduced to the average width for all lots in the block.
(b) Depth. The minimum depth for any lot shall be 120 feet for single-family dwellings; and 140 feet for two- or multi-family dwellings. In improved blocks, as defined in § 152.004, the depth may be reduced to the average depth for all lots in the block.
(2) Building height.
(a) For single-family and two-family dwellings, the maximum height of a principal building shall be 30 feet.
(b) For multi-family dwellings, the maximum height of a principal building shall be 45 feet.
(3) Setbacks.
(a) For single-family and two-family dwellings, the minimum setback lines in an R-2 district shall be as follows.
1. Front.
a. Lots shall have a minimum front setback of 35 feet abutting a principal or minor arterial.
b. Lots shall have a minimum front setback of 30 feet abutting a collector street.
c. Lots shall have a minimum front setback of 20 feet abutting a local street.
2. Side and rear. The minimum side and rear setback shall be 5% of the lot width; provided that the minimum required side and rear setback shall be not less than five feet, nor more than 25 feet. However, if an alley is located along the property line, the minimum setback from the property line shall be 15 feet.
(b) For multi-family dwellings, the minimum setback lines in an R-2 district shall be as follows.
1. Front.
a. Lots shall have a minimum front setback of 35 feet abutting a principal or minor arterial.
b. Lots shall have a minimum front setback of 25 feet abutting a collector street.
c. Lots shall have a minimum front setback of 20 feet abutting a local street.
2. Side and rear. The minimum side and rear setback shall be 5% of the lot width; provided that the minimum required side and rear setback shall be not less than five feet, nor more than 25 feet. However, if an alley is located along the property line, the minimum setback from the property line shall be 15 feet.
(4) Lot coverage.
(a) For single-family dwellings, the maximum lot coverage in an R-2 district shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
(b) For two-family and multi-family dwellings, the maximum lot coverage in an R-2 district shall not exceed 50% of the lot area.
(Ord. 2006-13, passed 4-3-2006; Ord. 2012-9, passed 7-2-2012)