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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)
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;
(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)
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)
(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)
No building shall be erected for residential purposes having a living space area of less than 1,200 square feet for a single-family dwelling or less than a total living space area of 1,600 square feet for a duplex, exclusive of basements, unenclosed porches, terraces and garages.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)
There shall be at least two parking spaces, but not more than four parking spaces for each dwelling unit in this District. All other off-street parking requirements for this District shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in §§ 154.335 et seq.
(Ord. 1995-12, passed 7-6-95)
The water supply and sewage disposal systems for the subdivision shall meet the design standards and requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.), the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (I.D.E.M.), the Indiana State Board of Health, Porter County Board of Health, the Town of Kouts Water and Sewer Departments and any and all other applicable federal, state or local regulatory authorities. The town shall be copied as to any correspondence with the above- mentioned agencies related to the subdivision for which approval are requested. All utilities shall be dedicated by the owner/developer to the public and tendered for acceptance by the town within 24 months of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first dwelling structure in the subdivision.
(Am. Ord. 1998-14, passed 12-30-98)
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