(A) Purpose. District A-2 is intended to be comprised of single-family, zero lot line, detached residential dwellings with a minimum dwelling square footage of not less than 899 square feet. The district allows the main structure to be constructed coincident with one of the side property lines and requires only one side yard setback in order to maximize lot usage and yet maintain a neighborhood character consistent with conventional single-family detached homes.
(B) Principal uses.
(1) Single-family detached residential dwellings; and
(2) Public and private, non-commercial parks, playgrounds or community centers.
(C) Accessory uses.
(1) Private garage;
(2) Private swimming pool;
(3) One storage building not exceeding 225 square feet in floor area or 12 feet in height;
(4) Registered family home;
(5) Home occupation; and
(6) Other uses which are subordinate to and incidental to the principal uses.
(D) Area and height requirements.
Maximum area of subdivision | 10 acres |
Maximum height of accessory structure | 2 stories or 15 feet, unless structure is constructed with fabricated metal siding or roofing, in which case accessory structure shall be limited to one story or 15 feet |
Maximum height of principal structure | 2.5 stories or 30 feet |
Detached single-family structure minimum footprint
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899 square feet
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Maximum lot coverage by principal structure | 50% |
Maximum lot coverage by structures, driveways and parking | 60% |
Minimum area of subdivision | 1 acre |
Minimum distance between detached structures | 10 feet, see division (F)(3) below |
Minimum front yard | 15 feet; 20 feet where garage faces street |
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit | 4,000 square feet |
Minimum lot depth | 90 feet |
Minimum lot width | 40 feet |
Minimum lot width of corner lot | 45 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 10 feet for 1 story; 15 feet for 2 stories |
Minimum side yard | 8 inches on one side; 10 feet on opposite side |
Or alternate minimum side yard | 5 feet on each side |
Minimum side yard of corner lot | 15 feet on street side |
(E) Parking requirements.
(1) All zero lot line homes shall have a two-car garage.
(2) Driveways shall be of design as to accommodate two vehicles off-street.
(3) The elimination of a garage space by enclosing the garage with a stationary building wall shall be prohibited.
(F) Special conditions.
(1) All subdivision plats filed shall have established front, side and rear yard setback lines on each lot in accordance with division (D) above.
(2) An access easement of five feet shall be provided and so indicated on the subdivision plat, to allow the adjacent owner access to the eight-inch side yard on each lot to enable the property owner to maintain his or her house.
(3) No dwelling shall be closer than ten feet eight inches between the face of exterior walls of neighboring dwelling units in an A-2 District, and no closer than five feet to the boundary of any other zoning district, or ten feet to the boundary of District E-1 (Central Business).
(4) No openings for access, lights or air shall be permitted on the wall situated along the property line. Wood construction shall not be permitted in the exterior or outer covering of zero lot line walls. This covering shall be built with brick, masonry or other durable, maintenance free materials. No portion of the wall shall project over the property line.
(5) Solid (opaque) walls or fences of wood, masonry or other durable, suitable material shall extend the full length of the rear lot line as well as those portions of side lot line behind the front wall of a patio home or zero lot line home, but not including the zero lot line walls of such homes. Chainlink fences using opaque slats are expressly prohibited. Fences or walls shall be a minimum of six feet in height, but shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(6) Water draining from roofs of patio or zero lot line homes shall in no instance be discharged onto a neighboring property or yard. Where roofs slope toward a lot line wall and/or neighboring property, an adequate gutter system shall be provided draining directly to the street.
(7) Within the ten-foot side setback area, but not within the front setback area, may be placed any of the following: spa, swimming pool, deck, barbecue grill, fountain or patio cover. Patio covers shall be open structures and can be attached or independent to the residential structure. The patio cover shall be constructed to meet the required wind loads as prescribed in the International Residential Code adopted by the city. The patio cover will be allowed to cover an area not to exceed 25 feet in length of the side yard. The patio cover shall be designed to allow the adjacent property owner access for maintenance to their structure.
(G) Building regulations.
(1) For residential subdivisions platted after 12-6-2006, a residential structure shall consist of a minimum of 60% brick, stone or masonry exclusive of doors, windows, window walls and garage doors unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board (reference § 160.087 of this chapter).
(2) These requirements shall also apply to all non-residential uses permitted in this district.
(1998 Code, App. A, § 40-16) (Ord. 00-51, passed 9-6-2000; Ord. 05-46, passed 10-2-2005; Ord. 06-14, passed 4-5-2006; Ord. 06-42, passed 12-6-2006; Ord. 07-25, passed 8-1-2007; Ord. 21-27, passed 10-6-2021)