§ 154.070 PURPOSE.

   The general character of these residential districts is to consist of single-family and two-family dwellings, set on medium sized building lots. Nonresidential uses would be of similar character as those in Residential (R-1) Districts. In Residential (R-2) Districts, the regulations set forth in this subchapter shall apply.

(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)

§ 154.071 USE REGULATIONS.

   A building may be erected, altered or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following purposes and no other:

   (A)   A use permitted in Residential (R-1) Districts;

   (B)   Duplexes;

   (C)   Special exceptions as permitted in this chapter;

   (D)   Supplementary district regulations as set forth in §§ 154.245 et seq.;

   (E)   Signs as set forth in §§ 154.265 et seq.; and

   (F)   The following uses may be allowed by special exception:

      (1)   Churches;

      (2)   Community centers (governmental);

      (3)   Libraries;

      (4)   Municipal facilities and public utilities;

      (5)   Parks and playgrounds (public); and

      (6)   Schools.

(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)

§ 154.072 HEIGHT REGULATIONS.

   The maximum height of buildings and other structures erected or enlarged in this zoning district shall be as prescribed in the height regulations for Residential (R-1) Districts herein, insofar as applicable to uses permitted in this zoning district.

(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)

§ 154.073 AREA, WIDTH AND YARD REGULATIONS.

   (A)   Minimum lot area and width. A lot area of not less than 10,000 square feet for a single-family dwelling, and not less than 14,000 square feet for a duplex, and a lot width of not less than 70 feet at the building line shall be provided.

   (B)   Front yard. Same as required in Open Space District.

   (C)   Side yards.

      (1)   On each interior lot, there shall be two side yards having an aggregate width of not less than 20%, and neither side yard having a width of less than seven feet.

      (2)   On each corner lot, there shall be two side yards, the side yard abutting the street having a width of not less than 20 feet, and the side yard not abutting the street having a width of not less than seven feet.

      (3)   On any lot, in any side yard not abutting a street, a detached private garage may be erected and maintained within the rear quarter of the lot if not closer to the side lot line than seven feet.

   (D)   Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot, the depth of which shall be not less than 25 feet.

   (E)   Building coverage. Not more than 30% of the area of any lot shall be occupied by buildings.

(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95; Am. Ord. 1998-14, passed 12-30-98)