(A) Intent. It is the intent of this District to provide for single- and multi-family residential uses.
(B) Permitted principal uses and structures. The following shall be permitted as uses by right:
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Manufactured homes which comply with the provisions of § 151.112;
(3) Two-family dwellings;
(4) Multi-family dwellings;
(5) Community buildings;
(6) Public uses, including, but not limited to, public parks, playgrounds, recreational uses, fire stations, public elementary and high schools, public utilities, and utility distribution systems; and
(7) Places of worship such as churches and synagogues.
(C) Permitted accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted:
(1) Home occupations in accordance with § 151.111; and
(2) Accessory uses and structures normally appurtenant to the permitted uses and structures.
(1) Alternative energy systems to supplement public utility service in conformance with § 151.064;
(2) Bed and breakfast homes;
(3) Child care homes and child care centers;
(4) Clubs, fraternities, lodges, and meeting places of a non-commercial nature;
(5) Communication and utility buildings and uses;
(6) Funeral homes and mortuaries;
(7) Hospitals, medical clinics, and other medical facilities; and
(8) Public and/or private golf courses.
(E) Prohibited uses and structures. All other uses and structures which are not specifically permitted or not permissible as special uses shall be prohibited from the R-2 Residential District.
(F) Height and area regulations. The maximum height and minimum area regulations shall be as follows.
(1) Generally:
Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) | Lot Width (Feet) | Required Front Yard (Feet) | Required Side Yard (Feet) | Required Rear Yard (Feet) | Height (Feet) | |
Single-family dwelling | 6,000 | 50 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 35 |
Two-family dwelling | 3,500 per family | 25 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 35 |
Multi-family dwelling | 2,200 per family | 50 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 45 |
Other permitted uses | 7,000 | 50 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 35 |
(2) Buildings on corner lots with a width of 50 feet or less shall provide a second frontage on the street side of not less than seven feet; provided that the buildable width need not be reduced to less than 28 feet, yards remaining shall be designated side yards each with a minimum depth of five feet.
(3) Buildings on corner lots with a width of 50 feet or greater shall provide a second frontage on the street side of not less than 15 feet, yards remaining shall be designated side yards with a minimum depth of five feet.
(4) Building and structures shall not exceed three stories in height.
(H) Fence regulations. Fences within the R-2 Residential District shall be in conformance with the provisions of § 151.117.
(I) Sign regulations. Signs within the R-2 Residential District shall be in conformance with the provisions of § 151.118.
(Ord. passed 8- -2010)