(A) Intent. The R2 - Single Family and 2 Family District is established to protect, promote and maintain the development of single family dwellings and 2 family dwellings in the town as well as to provide for limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with a residential neighborhood.
(B) Permitted uses.
(1) Primary uses. See Appendix A, Permitted Use Table.
(2) Special exception uses. See Appendix A, Permitted Use Table.
(C) Development standards.
(1) Minimum lot area. With both public sewer and public water:
(a) Single family dwellings: 6,000 square feet; and
(b) Two family dwellings and other uses: 7,200 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width. With both public sewer and public water:
(a) Single family dwellings: 60 feet.
(b) Two family dwellings and other uses: 60 feet.
(3) Minimum lot frontage.
(a) 1. Single family dwellings: 30 feet on a public street; or
2. Two family dwellings: 30 feet on a public street.
(b) Provided, however, that access shall be from either the public street or an abutting alley; provided further, however, if access is available from an alley which is open to the public for traffic, there shall be no access from the public street.
(4) Maximum lot coverage. Fifty percent.
(5) Minimum yards and building setbacks.
(a) Front. A minimum front yard and building setback of 25 feet measured from the proposed right-of-way of all streets shall be provided along all streets.
(b) Side.
1. Residential uses: a minimum side yard of 5 feet.
2. Nonresidential uses: a minimum side yard of 20 feet shall be provided along all side lot lines.
(c) Rear. A minimum rear yard shall be provided along all rear lot lines as follows.
1. Primary building: 20 feet.
2. Accessory building: 5 feet.
(d) Corner lots; requirements. On a corner lot, the least width of any side yard along the side street lot line shall be 10 feet. The Building Commissioner shall determine which yard abutting a street shall be considered a front yard and which yard abutting a street shall be considered a side yard.
(6) Maximum building height.
(a) Primary building: 35 feet.
(b) Accessory building: 20 feet.
(12) Greenway connection required. If a subdivision abuts any portion of a greenway, a direct linkage from the subdivision to the greenway shall be provided.
(Ord. 1221, Art. 3.02, passed 1-26-2010)