1167.02 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(a) Purpose. The R-2 Residential District is intended to provide for medium density one- and two-family residential development (up to 7.0 dwelling units per acre) to allow for areas in which less expensive housing may be constructed on smaller lots than in the R-1 District.
(b) Permitted Uses.
(1) One-family detached dwellings, including factory-built homes.
(2) Two-family dwellings.
(3) Accessory uses as regulated by Chapter 1175.
(4) Automobile parking spaces as regulated by Chapter 1179, and located on the same lot as the dwelling they are intended to serve.
(d) Area, Height and Bulk Regulations.
(1) Residential uses.
A. Minimum lot area: 8,700 square feet
B. Minimum lot width: 60 feet
C. Minimum Yard Requirements:
1. Front yard: 30 feet
2. Rear yard: 25 feet
3. Each side yard: 5 feet
D. Maximum building height: 25 feet and 2 stories
E. Net density: 7.0 dwelling units per acre
F. Maximum ground coverage: 50%
(2) Common wall houses.
A. Upon presentation to the Chief Building Official or his designated representative by the owner of any vacant lot zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District, of a survey plat of such lot delineating a proposed split thereof for the construction of a common wall two family structure, the Chief Building Official or his designated representative may approve the same and issue a building permit therefor if the plat clearly sets forth:
1. The size of each resulting parcel, no one of which shall be less than 5,200 square feet in area and have a minimum footage width of thirty-eight feet. Irregular shaped lots shall have a minimum frontage width of thirty-five feet. Frontage in this instance will be measured at the building line.
2. The proposed location of the principal residential structures which shall conform to the lot, yard and height requirements of Section 1167.02(d).
3. The proposed location for separate utilities for each individual unit.
a. Separate water service lines shall be installed to each unit from the front property line or the side or rear easement line. The service lines shall have a separate curb type shut-off valve for each unit.
b. Separate sanitary sewer laterals to each unit shall be installed using a wye with a clean out to be located at the property line or easement line.
c. Electrical service shall be from a common point and conduit raceway shall be installed for the conductors serving the unit farthest from the meters.
d. Separate gas lines shall be installed for each unit.
e. An easement shall be provided for the installation of telephone and television cables.
4. If garages face the front, a common driveway is prohibited except for lots facing a cul-de-sac. The driveways must be separated by a four foot wide grass strip. The grass strip between driveways may be eliminated for lots located in a cul-de-sac.
B. Any deed proposing to transfer a portion of a lot in conformity with this section shall be presented to the Chief Building Official or his designated representative for approval. Approval shall be stated on the deed providing there is attached thereto for filing a drawing prepared by a registered surveyor delineating the following information:
1. The size and dimension of the parcel to be conveyed which shall not be less than 5,200 square feet.
2. The exact "as built" location of the principal residential structure which must conform to lot, yard and height regulations of subsection (d) hereof.
3. The exact locations of sewer, water taps and service lines from the mains to the structure.
4. A detailed drawing reflecting the relationship between the common line and the common wall and a cross section of the common wall construction. Such drawing shall clearly delineate the relationships between the common wall and property line.
5. The exact dimensions of easements as required for maintenance of the common wall which shall not be less than five feet per side.
6. Notice in bold lettering notifying the potential purchaser of the responsibility for common maintenance and insurance of the structure. Insurance certificates shall be provided to owners of the opposite units on an annual basis as evidence of proper coverages.
7. In the event of a fire, the owner of the dwelling unit of the source of the fire shall be responsible for water, smoke or other fire related damage to the adjacent dwelling unit.
C. If such building permit is issued and the "as built" plat is submitted as required herein, the requirements for side yard setbacks on the joined side of the structure shall be reduced to zero feet.
D. For the purpose of this section, a common wall structure is a one family structure which joins another one family structure at any point.
(Ord. 95-062. Passed 3-21-95.)