(A) Purpose and intent. The R-2 Multi-Family Residential District is hereby created in order that certain areas of the village be allowed to convert existing single-family residences into multi-family use and also to allow new single-family residences and new multi-family apartment units to be built in the R-2 area provided they meet the requirements of § 152.35.
(B) Principal permitted uses.
(1) Any use or structure permitted in the R-1 District, except as hereinafter specified.
(2) Two and multi-family dwellings.
(3) Rooming houses, tourist homes, and group dwellings.
(C) Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted only if expressly authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of § 152.56 and subject to any limitations and restrictions necessary by the Planning Commission: Any conditionally permitted uses as regulated in the R-1 District except as hereinafter specified.
(D) Accessory buildings and uses. Any accessory use or structure permitted in the R-1 District, except as hereinafter specified: Customary home occupations such as handicraft, dressmaking, millinery, laundering, preserving, and home cooking, provided that such home occupation meets the definition in § 152.02.
(E) Signs. Any sign permitted in the R-1 District except as hereinafter specified:
(1) One home occupational sign is permitted, providing it does not exceed four square feet in area, and is attached flat against the building.
(2) The above mentioned sign only may be illuminated, providing that all lights are shielded, or directed in such a manner that light intensity or brightness will not be objectionable to surrounding property. Lights shall be incandescent, not exceeding 200 total watts, and shall have constant illumination.
(3) All wiring, fittings and materials used in the construction, connection and operation of illuminated signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of the local electric code in effect.
(F) Off-street parking.
(1) Single and multi-family dwelling units - one off-street parking space per dwelling unit.
(2) Rooming houses, tourist homes, and group dwellings - two off-street parking spaces for each three beds, based upon the capacity of the building.
(G) Area, yard, and height requirements. Area, yard, and height requirements shall be provided as prescribed in § 152.35.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69; Am. Ord. 1972-6-11, passed - - 72)