The R-2 Multi-Family Residence District is intended to provide for medium to high density residential areas. This District may be used as a transitional area between residential and nonresidential areas while at the same time providing for multi-family housing in a predominantly low-density urban area.
(A) Permitted uses.
(1) Agricultural use;
(2) Single-family dwelling;
(3) Two-family dwelling;
(4) Multi-family dwelling (multi-family dwelling or apartment for or occupied by more than four families in a special exception in the R-2 District);
(5) Manufactured home;
(6) Applicable special exceptions set forth in § 153.014;
(7) Applicable contingent uses set forth in § 153.065;
(8) Accessory uses set forth in § 153.066; and
(9) Temporary uses set forth in § 153.067.
(B) Other requirements for the R-2 District.
(1) Lot area, ground floor area, height, lot width, lot coverage, and front, side and rear yard requirements are set forth in Figure 1.
(2) Height requirements are set forth in § 153.021.
(3) Off-street parking space requirements are set forth in § 153.024.
(5) See § 153.015 for front yard or setback and additional yard requirements.
(6) See § 153.016 for fence requirements.
(7) Prior to the issuance of an improvement location permit by the Executive Director, written approval of the building plans must have been received from the State Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, for all residential structures of three or more units.
(Ord. passed - -1996)