Subd. 1. Purpose. The R-2A District is intended to provide suitable areas of the community which will allow construction of single-family and two-family homes, yet maintain the character and amenities of low density single-family residential areas.
Subd. 2. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in an R-2A District:
a. Single-family detached dwellings;
b. Two-family dwellings;
c. Single-family detached dwellings used as residential facilities, as defined by § 1201.02 of this chapter, licensed by the state and serving six or fewer persons;
d. Single-family detached dwellings used as daycare facilities, as defined by § 1201.02 of this chapter, licensed by the state and serving ten or fewer persons;
e. Public parks and public playgrounds;
f. Essential services.
Subd. 3. Permitted accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-2A District: all accessory uses allowed in an R-1B District.
Subd. 4. Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses allowed in an R-2A District: all conditional uses, subject to the same conditions, as allowed in an R-1B District. (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by § 1201.04.)
Subd. 5. Lot requirements and setbacks. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-2A District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
a. Lot area:
(1) Single-family dwelling: Not less than 20,000 square feet;
(2) Two-family dwelling: Not less than 30,000 square feet;
b. Lot width: Not less than 100 feet;
c. Lot depth: Not less than 120 feet;
d. Setbacks:
(1) Front yard: not less than 35 feet;
(2) Rear yard: not less than 40 feet;
(3) Side yard: not less than 10 feet on each side nor less than 35 feet on a side yard abutting a street.
Subd. 6. Building requirements. Height: no structure shall exceed two and one-half stories, or 35 feet, whichever is least.
Subd. 7. Lot area per unit requirement. The following minimum lot area per unit requirements shall be calculated on the basis of the total net area in the project and as controlled by an individual or joint ownership:
a. Two-family dwellings: not less than 15,000 square feet;
b. All other dwellings: not less than 20,000 square feet.
(1987 Code, § 1201.14) (Ord. 180, passed 5-19-1980; Am. Ord. 242, passed 8-26-1991; Am. Ord. 575, passed 12-14-2020)