(A) Description and purpose. The R-2 District is established to provide adequate locations for single-family development and to protect existing single-family development from the undesirable effects of incompatible uses. Certain other residential and nonresidential uses are permitted where such uses are deemed to be compatible with single-family development.
(B) Uses permitted as a matter of right. Single-family dwellings.
(C) Uses permitted by special use permit.
(1) Churches;
(2) Schools;
(3) Parks and playgrounds;
(4) Essential services; and
(5) Customary home occupations.
(D) Accessory uses permitted when located on the same lot as a permitted primary use. Same as R-1 District.
(E) Bulk regulations.
(1) Minimum lot area:
(a) Single-family dwellings: 8,000 square feet in areas served by both city water and city sewer systems; 10,000 square feet in all other areas; and
(b) All other uses: 20,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width:
(a) Single-family dwellings: 70 feet; and
(b) All other uses: 100 feet.
(3) Required front yard:
(a) Single-family dwellings: 25 feet, except that where the two adjacent lots are developed, the established setback shall apply;
(b) Churches and schools: 50 feet; and
(c) All other uses: 25 feet, except that where the two adjacent lots are developed, the established setback shall apply.
(4) Required rear yard: 20 feet;
(5) Required side yard:
(a) Residential uses: ten feet, except that the street side of a corner lot shall provide a minimum 25-foot side yard; and
(b) All other uses: a 40-foot side yard shall be maintained.
(6) Maximum lot coverage: 50%; and
(7) Maximum building height:
(a) Single-family dwellings: 35 feet;
(b) Churches and schools: 40 feet; and
(c) All other uses: 35 feet.
(Ord., § 4.4(2), passed 8-5-1991)