(A) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted:
Any use permitted in R-1 One-Family Residence District;
Two-family dwellings;
Multiple-family dwellings and apartments;
One-family row dwellings (party walls);
Existing structures designed for single-family use may be converted for use for not more than four families, provided that all other requirements of this chapter are complied with;
Private or fraternal clubs or lodges, except those whose chief activity is primarily of a business nature.
(D) Lot size.
(1) For one-family detached dwellings hereafter erected, the same regulations shall apply as required in the R-1 One-Family Residence District.
(2) Every two-family dwelling hereafter erected shall be on a zoning lot having a minimum area of not less than 8,000 square feet and a minimum width of not less than 75 feet at the building line.
(3) Every multiple-family building hereafter erected containing more than three dwelling units shall provide a lot area per dwelling unit in accordance with the following:
Efficiency and one-bedroom units 2,500 square feet
Two-bedroom units 3,500 square feet
Units of three or more bedrooms 4,000 square feet
(4) Nonconforming lots of record. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary in the this code, any lot of record, on the effective date hereof, that does not comply with the requirements of the district in which it is located as to lot area, lot width and/or lot depth, may be used for the erection and/or replacement of a building intended for a use permitted in the district in which the lot is located provided, however, that such building complies with all setback requirements delineated on the recorded plat of subdivision (or if not so recorded, if the lot in question was created of record on or before January 1,2014, said lot may utilize the setback requirements of the zoning ordinance in effect immediately prior to said date) for that lot and all other applicable requirements of this code. Further, if the principal structure on the lot of record is damaged and the owner desires to rebuild it, then it may be rebuilt upon the same footprint as the damaged structure even though it may not comply with the then applicable setback requirements. And, lastly, no property owner of any lot shall convey any part of said lot if the lot is then not in compliance with the minimum area, width or depth required by the code or, if not in compliance therewith on the effective date of an ordinance relating to this issue would result further non-compliance.
(E) For the purpose of this section, every room other than a living room, dining room, kitchen, bath or utility room shall be counted as a bedroom.
(1) All non-residential principal uses of buildings as permitted herein shall be located on a tract of land having an area of not less than 7,500 square feet with a minimum width of 75 feet at the established building line.
(2) Minimum lot sizes for special uses shall be prescribed and conditions stipulated at the time a special use permit is authorized, but in no case shall any such lot have an area less than 7,500 square feet and a width of 75 feet at the established building line.
(F) Yard areas. No buildings shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yards are provided and maintained:
(1) Front yard. A front yard of not less than 20 feet shall be provided and maintained.
(2) Side yards.
(a) One and two-family dwellings. A side yard on each side of the principal building of not less than 10% of the lot width, except where a side yard adjoins a street, the minimum width on the street side shall not be less than ten feet. In no case shall a side yard be less than five feet.
(b) Multiple-family. A side yard on each side of the principal building of not less than ten feet, except where a side yard adjoins a street the minimum width shall not be less than 15 feet.
(c) Rear yards. A rear yard of not less than 30 feet.
(G) Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.7.
(H) Dwelling standards.
(1) One-family dwellings hereafter erected in the R-2 General Residence District shall conform to the floor areas as required for one-family dwellings in the R-1 One-Family Residence District.
(2) Two-family dwellings hereafter erected shall have a total floor area of not less than 720 square feet for each dwelling unit, measured from the outside walls, including utility rooms, but excluding all other areas not used for living or sleeping purposes.
(3) Dwelling in multiple-family structures shall conform to the minimum room size required or permitted in the building code.
(Ord. passed 8-4-86; Am. Ord. 09-21, passed 9-8-09; Am. Ord. 14-01, passed 1-20-14)