§ 155.041 USES PERMITTED BY RIGHT.
   The following uses are permitted in the R-2 District subject to all specific regulations of this chapter.
   (A)   Residential dwelling units, as follows:
      (1)   On lots of less than 0.25 acres in area: No more than one dwelling unit.
      (2)   On lots between 0.25 and 0.4 acres in area: Up to two dwelling units.
      (3)   On lots between 0.4 and 0.5 acres in area: Up to three dwelling units.
      (4)   On lots over 0.5 acres in area: Up to four dwelling units.
      (5)   All dwelling units, regardless of lot area, that meet the following conditions:
         (a)   The dwelling unit existed prior to December 13, 2021.
         (b)   The dwelling unit does not require a special use permit.
         (c)   A zoning permit has been approved for the property. In order for the zoning permit to be approved, all relevant provisions of this chapter must be met, including the parking and paving requirements in § 155.341, the minimum dwelling unit size in § 155.189, the requirement to build sidewalk if none is present in § 155.185(E), and the maximum lot coverage requirement in § 155.160.
         (d)   Any dwelling unit that existed prior to December 13, 2021, but does not meet the criteria in divisions (b), (c), and (d) shall be considered legally non-conforming and shall be subject to the applicable requirements of §§ 155.230 through 155.240.
   (B)   Adult foster care family home or adult foster care small group home.
   (C)   Family child care or group child care home.
   (D)   Essential services, such as gas regulator stations, utility dumping stations, power substations, and water towers; provided these uses are necessary for service to the adjacent residential area. If these uses are to service a larger area, a special use permit is required.
   (E)   Home occupations.
(Ord. 616, passed 9-23-2013; Am. Ord. 665, passed 12-13-2021)