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1123.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
    The following regulations shall apply to all structures in the Single- and Two-Family Residential Districts (R2).
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)
 
1123.02 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES.
    In the R2 District no building or premises shall be used or established which is designed, arranged, or intended for other than a single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, adult family home, a cluster house development in compliance with the provisions of Section 1123.12 or a Planned Development in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 1156.
(Ord. 61-04. Passed 7-6-2004.)
1123.03 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES.
   The following accessory uses shall be permitted when located on the same lot with a permitted principal use.
   (a)   A garage not to exceed 480 square feet in area or the requirement of Section 1123.09(c), whichever is greater but shall not exceed the requirements of Section 1123.09(d).
   (b)   Signs as regulated by Chapter 1151.
   (c)   A Type A home occupation, provided such use is clearly incidental to the principal use, pursuant to Chapter 1145.
   (d)   An unroofed patio deck not to exceed 300 square feet in area and height not to exceed the first floor elevation above grade, Section 1123.05(b) notwithstanding. The rear yard depth requirement shall not be less than thirty (30) feet measured from the back of the deck regardless of the requirements of Section 1123.07.
   (e)   A family swimming pool, which complies with the standards of Section 1123.10(c) and Chapter 1721 of the Sanitary Code.
   (f)   A storage shed not to exceed eighty (80) square feet in area or which complies with the requirement of Section 1123.09(c), whichever is greater but shall not exceed the requirements of Section 1123.09(d), and ten (10) feet in height above grade, Section 1123.05(b) notwithstanding.
   (g)   Fences and living fences as regulated by Chapter 1153.
   (h)   An arbor and/or trellis, provided that where located in the front yard the total length of such shall not exceed six (6) feet in width, four (4) feet in depth and eight (8) feet in height.
   (i)   Gazebos and other decorative structures not to exceed forty (40) square feet in area.
   (j)   Antenna(s) and satellite dish antenna(s) provided they comply with the standards of Chapter 1157.
   (k)   Wireless telecommunication antenna(s) provided they comply with the standards of Chapter 1159.
(Ord. 07-2023. Passed 11-20-23.)
 
1123.04 CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.
   If approved by the Commission pursuant to Section 1173.02, the following may be permitted as conditional uses provided that the standards and conditions hereinafter specified are met:
   (a)   Roomer, pursuant to Section 1161.03(q).
   (b)   Accessory parking, pursuant to Section 1161.03(a).
   (c)   Re-use of an existing non-conforming structure, pursuant to Section 1161.03(o).
   (d)   A Type B home occupation, pursuant to Chapter 1145 and Section 1161.03(f).
   (e)   Wireless telecommunication antenna(s), pursuant to Section 1159.04(c)(2).
   (f)   Wind generation facility, pursuant to Chapter 1160.
   (g)   Accessory dwelling units, pursuant to Section 1161.03(bb).
(Ord. 07-2023. Passed 11-20-23.)
1123.05 HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
    (a)   The principal structure shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height above grade as determined by the Commissioner.
   (b)   An accessory structure, except an antenna, shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height above grade as determined by the Commissioner.
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)
 
1123.06 LOT AREA AND FRONTAGE REGULATIONS.
    No lot shall be less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than forty (40) feet in width at the building line.
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)
 
1123.07 MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS.
    In the R2 District each zoning lot shall maintain the minimum front, side, and rear yard specified in Schedule 1123.07. Exterior steps leading to a main entrance of a principal building shall be excluded from the front yard requirement. An air conditioning unit with an ANSI/AHRI sound rating of less than 70 db shall be excluded from the side yard setback, provided that the unit is placed not closer than 24 inches from the property line, the unit is entirely serviceable without needing to enter onto the adjoining property, and screening of the unit is maintained. For existing principal buildings with side yards of less than those specified in Schedule 1123.07, an addition may be constructed provided that the new addition does not encroach into the existing side yard any further than the foundation sidewalls of the existing building.
(Ord. 15-15. Passed 9-21-2015.)
 
 
SCHEDULE 1123.07: MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS
Front Yard Depth (feet)
As established on the Building Line Map or the average of the existing front yard depths on the abutting properties as measured from the front foundation wall.
Rear Yard Depth (feet)
40
Side Yard Depth (feet)
5
Minimum Sum of Both Side Yards (feet)
15
 
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)
 
1123.08 OFF-STREET PARKING.
    Off-street parking shall be provided, pursuant to Chapter 1143.
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)
 
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