The Medium Density Residential District (R-2) is provided for areas of Obetz that have a moderate residential density and land which appears appropriate for such development. The Medium Density Residential District (R-2) is intended to establish and preserve quiet and safe residential areas which are free from other uses. As the health, safety and welfare of residents in such neighborhoods is directly linked to the provision of essential services and facilities, connection to public sewer and water is required for each dwelling unit in the Medium Density Residential District (R-2).
(a) Single-family Residence. There shall be no more than one principal structure per lot.
(b) Public and Private Schools. Public or private schools offering general educational courses and having no rooms regularly used for housing or sleeping of students.
(c) Parks. Open spaces, playgrounds, and other related program elements and park features intended to provide for passive amenities to the immediate or surrounding neighborhoods, while limiting site impacts.
The following uses shall be permitted in the Medium Density Residential District (R-2) subject to approval of a Conditional Use permit in accordance with Chapter 1181.
(a) Child Daycare Center. A kindergarten or a child daycare facility as an Accessory Use of a dwelling or as a Principal Use of the lot, provided there shall be an outdoor play area of 200 square feet or more per child. Such play area shall be arranged in accordance with the provisions of this district for Accessory Uses, and shall be enclosed with a sturdy and protective fence with a height of four feet, but not more than six feet. The building occupied by the use must be compatible with neighborhood structures in dimension, size, and architecture. A drop off area must be provided so that children do not have to walk through the parking lot to enter the facility.
(b) Churches and Other Similar Places of Worship and Parish Houses. Provided said use occupies a lot of not less than one (1) acre. The minimum lot width is one hundred fifty (150) feet. The lot is adequate to accommodate the required off-street parking requirements of the church in accordance with Chapter 1169. The church building is set back from any adjacent residential property line a distance equal to or greater than the height of the structure exclusive of the steeple or spire. Accessory living quarters may be provided on the church lot as a conditional use. The location, density, and the additional lot area required for such uses shall be subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Accessory recreational uses may be provided on the church lot as a conditional use subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Assisted Living Facilities. (Ord. 10-07. Passed 5-14-07.)
In addition to the provisions of Chapter 1165, the following standards for the arrangement and development of land and buildings are required in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District:
(a) Minimum Lot Area.
(1) 10,890 square feet for a single family residence.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(1) Sixty feet for a single-family residence.
(2) Each lot shall front and abut an improved public street for a distance of fifty feet or more. On a curving street or cul-de-sac thirty-five (35) feet of frontage on an improved public right-of-way is required and lot width shall be sixty (60) feet at the minimum building line.
(c) Minimum Front Yard. Twenty (20) feet as measured between the street right-of way line and the building setback line.
(d) Minimum Side Yard. Twelve feet total with a minimum of six feet on each side as measured from the side property line.
(e) Minimum Rear Yard. Fifteen feet as measured from the rear property line.
(f) Maximum Lot Coverage. No lot shall be covered more than thirty-five percent (35%) by the structure.
(g) Minimum Dwelling Structure Size. No single family dwelling unit shall have a minimum total floor area of less than 900 square feet.
(h) Maximum Height of Principal Structure. Thirty-five (35) feet.
(i) Basements Required. All single family structures shall have basements.
(Ord. 10-07. Passed 5-14-07.)