(A) This zoning district is intended to permit 2-family and multi-family dwellings and related uses in keeping with the characters of the surrounding areas. To protect the purpose of this district all new developments involving 2 or more separate dwellings shall be subjected to planned unit development requirements. (See §§ 156.100 et seq.)
(B) (1) Permitted uses and structures.
(a) Any use permitted in the R-5 District;
(b) Two-family and multi-family dwelling;
(c) Condominiums/townhouses;
(d) Self-storage units where all storage is enclosed and the facility is fenced against unauthorized entry;
(e) Placement of 2 or more separate unattached dwellings on one lot is permitted subject to requirements of planned unit development; and
(f) Convenience stores located in a commercial structure. No liquor sales allowed unless site is successfully rezoned to commercial.
(Am. Ord. 878, passed 1-27-1998)
(2) Dimensional requirements.
(a) Lot area. Minimum required lot area shall be 8,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum lot area per family unit.
1. Single-family - 8,000 square feet;
2. Two-family - 4,000 square feet per family unit;
3. Multi-family - 4,000 square feet per family unit.
(Am. Ord. 953, passed 10-14-2008)
(c) Lot corner. See § 156.173, for requirements.
(d) Lot width. Minimum required lot width shall be 60 feet. Refer also to § 156.170.
(e) Yard requirements.
1. Minimum required depth of front yard: 10 feet;
2. Minimum required width of rear yard: 10 feet; and
3. Maximum lot coverage: 50%.
(Am. Ord. 878, passed 1-27-1998)
(f) Maximum lot coverage. Single-family, two-family or multi-family structures and their accessory buildings shall be no more than 50% of the total square footage of the lot. Other permitted or permissible buildings in connection with permitted or permissible uses, including their accessory buildings shall be no more than 50%.
(Ord. 953, passed 10-14-2008)
(g) Building height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height from highest adjacent grade, except for flagpoles, antennas, chimneys, and similar accessories to buildings, which are exempt from this limitation.
(Am. Ord. 953, passed 10-14-2008)
(3) Off-street parking and loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided according to the provisions in §§ 156.155 et seq.
(4) Special exceptions. After a public hearing, as required in § 156.213, other uses may be permitted under a special exception, if, in the opinion of the Board of Adjustment, the proposed use is not offensive or incompatible in keeping with the character of the district.
(Am. Ord. 875, passed 10-28-1997)
(1981 Code, App. A) (Ord. 624, Art. IX, § 5, passed 2-25-1975; Am. Ord. 699, passed 6-8-1982; Am. Ord. 738, passed 5-27-1986; Am. Ord. 748, passed 4-14-1987; Am. Ord. 812, passed 1-23-1990)