(a) The purpose of the R-2 Medium Density Residential District is to:
(1) Stabilize and protect medium density areas by reducing hazards to the living environment, and
(2) Provide for a varied residential pattern suitable to the needs of the population by encouraging a range of dwelling types, and
(3) Preserve the desirable character of existing medium density family neighborhoods, and
(4) Protect the medium density residential areas from change and intrusion that may cause deterioration, and
(5) Provide for adequate light, ventilation, quiet, and privacy for neighborhood residents
(b) Lot Provisions.
(c) Setbacks.
(1) Accessory structures shall be set back at least three (3) feet from all rear and side property lines.
(2) The alignment provisions shall apply.
(3) Architectural features may project into a required setback as provided below:
A. Fire escapes, chimneys, cornices, awnings, canopies, eaves, sills, pilasters, lintels, gutters or other similar features may extend into a setback a distance not exceeding three (3) feet, except that such features shall not extend closer than three (3) feet from the property line.
B. Uncovered stairs, landings and porches shall not extend closer than three (3) feet from the property line.
C. No permitted encroachment noted above shall extend to within three (3) feet of an accessory structure.
D. Fences, walls, terraces, steps or other similar features may encroach into a required setback. Such appurtenances shall not be located within access, drainage, or utility easements.
E. HVAC mechanical units may be located no closer than three (3) feet to a side lot line.
F. Parking shall be permitted in the front setback only on approved driveways.
(4) Driveway and Fencing permits will require the submission of a boundary survey. This survey must be performed within the last twelve (12) months.
(d) Building Height.
(1) The maximum height of an accessory structure shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet, except as provided in Section 1333.27.
(e) Performance Standards.
(1) All residential construction shall substantially conform in street orientation and massing to adjacent interior lot homes.
(2) Homes are encouraged to have substantial front porches oriented toward primary street frontage. Covered front porches shall not count toward the permitted maximum lot coverage.
(f) Permitted, Accessory and Conditional Uses.
(1) Principal uses shall be limited to the following:
A. Single Family dwelling
B. Two-family dwelling
C. Triplet/Quad Family dwelling
D. Townhouse dwelling
E. Historic or monument site
F. Public and private parks, but not including commercial activities, except that not-for-profit organizations may conduct temporary commercial activities
(2) Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
A. Accessory buildings such as garages, greenhouses, storage sheds
B. Home occupations
C. Fences enclosing a side and rear yard, which are not to exceed six (6) feet in height. Fences enclosing a front yard or front setback are not to exceed four (4) feet in height.
(g) Signage. See Appendix C for Sign Performance Standards and for Sign Design Ordinance.
(Ord. 2023-02. Passed 4-17-23.)