(A) The R-2 District consists of that area where planned multi-family units are to be encouraged. This area would include not only the multi-family units but also adequate open space to ensure maximum desirability.
(B) (1) Permitted R-2 uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 District. All uses in the R-2 District shall conform to the R-2 development standards below and the residential district regulations (§ 152.036).
(a) Single-family dwelling;
(b) Accessory uses, as regulated in § 152.041;
(c) Churches;
(d) Group homes;
(e) Day care home; and
(f) Two-family dwelling.
(2) R-2 development standards.
(a) Minimum project area. There shall be no required minimum project area other than the land area necessary to provide for the development requirements of divisions (B)(2)(b), (c) and (e) below; provided, further, attachment to public water and sanitary sewer facilities shall be mandatory for development in this district as these facilities become available.
(b) Minimum project frontage. Each project shall have at least 150 feet of frontage on public street, and access to the project shall be gained from said street.
(c) Minimum yards.
1. Minimum yards shall be provided in accordance with § 152.042 wherever the project or lot abuts a public street.
2. Minimum yards of at least 20 feet in depth shall be provided wherever the project or lot abuts adjoining perimeter property.
3. In projects containing two or more buildings, minimum yards (in addition to the requirements of divisions (B)(2)(c)1. and 2. above) shall be provided between all buildings, in accordance with the following standards:
a. The required minimum depth of such yards shall be determined in relation to the height and length of each building wall and the placement of windows therein, as follows.
(I) Wall containing window. If the wall contains one or more windows, the minimum depth of the yard shall be ten feet, plus two feet for each story in height plus one foot for each 15 feet in length of such wall.
(ii) Wall containing no windows. If the wall contains no windows, the minimum depth of its yard shall be five feet, plus one foot for each story in height plus one foot for each 15 feet in length of such wall.
b. The minimum depth of yards, for purposes of these standards, shall be measured perpendicular to the building wall at all points;
c. The distance between buildings shall be in no case less than the sum of the required minimum depths of such adjoining yards. However, required yards may overlap, provided such overlapping does not decrease the above minimum yard distances separating buildings; and
d. Walls forming interior courts and patio courts serving only one building shall be exempt from the provisions of division (B)(3)(c)3.c. above.
4. Open balconies, uncovered porches, patios or structures which qualify as covered open space may project into minimum yards required by divisions (B)(3)(c)3.b. and c. above. In addition, such yard areas may be used for parking areas, driveways and interior access roads. In no case, however, shall the facilities permitted by division (B)(3)(c)3.d. above be located closer than ten feet to the project boundaries, unless an architectural or landscape wall or screen at least six feet in height is provided and maintained between the project boundaries and these facilities.
(d) Maximum height.
1. Primary building for attached multi-family dwellings: 35 feet, but not to exceed three floors containing a dwelling unit or units.
2. Accessory building: 25 feet.
(e) Development amenities.
1. Minimum parking: two parking spaces per unit.
2. In addition: site plans, public streets, interior access roads or driveways, and off-street parking areas shall be provided in accordance with § 152.042.
3. In addition: the dwelling structure is to be placed on a permanent foundation constructed in compliance with current state law or, in the case of three or more units, with the Uniform Building Code of this state.
(f) Minimum lot area. Minimum lot area: 6,500 square feet.
(g) Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width: 60 feet.
(Ord., § 1-17, passed - -1991)