The R-2 District is established to provide for single-family and two-family residential uses and areas where similar residential development seems likely to occur.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section are permitted in the R-2 District:
A. Any use permitted in and as limited in the R-1 District.
B. Two-family dwellings.
C. Alterations and conversions of single-family dwellings into two-family dwellings in accordance with the lot area, frontage, and yard requirements set forth in this section.
D. Nursing, convalescent, and retirement homes.
2. Permitted Accessory Uses. The accessory uses permitted in and as limited in the R-1 District are permitted in the R-2 District.
3. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19 of these zoning regulations:
Lot Area | 8,000 square feet for each single-family dwelling; 10,000 square feet for each two-family dwelling. 20,000 square feet for each single-family dwelling or 40,000 square feet for each two-family dwelling where public sewer facilities are not available | |
Lot Width | 65 feet for single-family dwelling; 80 feet for two-family dwelling; corner lots shall be 10 feet wider 100 feet where public sewer is not available | |
Front Yard | 30 feet | |
Rear Yard | 30 feet for dwelling; 40 feet for other principal permitted uses | |
Side Yard | A total of 15 feet; one side may be reduced to not less than 7 feet; 15 feet for any other principal permitted use. | |
Maximum Height | 3 stories or 40 feet for principal building 1 story or 14 feet for accessory building | |
Floor Area | 950 square feet for single-story single-family dwelling; 750 square feet per unit for single-story two-family If two or more stories, 1,250 square feet for single-family with a minimum of 600 square feet on first floor and 1,050 square feet for two-family with a minimum of 500 square feet on first floor. If a split level, each level shall be a minimum of 350 square feet If a split foyer, 950 square feet per story | |
1. 4. Dwelling Occupant Load: The maximum permitted occupant load within a dwelling unit in any residential district shall not exceed the following:
Room Type | Room Area | Maximum Occupant Load |
Bedroom room | At least 70 sq. ft. but less than 120 s. f.t | 1 per room |
Bedroom room | 120 sq. ft. to 180 sq. ft. | 2 per room |
Bedroom room | 180 sq. ft. or more | 3 per room |
Multipurpose room | At least 70 sq. ft. | 1 per room, not more than 2 per dwelling unit |
1. For the purposes of this section, a “bedroom” is defined as a space primarily designed and intended for use as a sleeping room which shall include all of the following characteristics:
A. A room with a minimum floor area of 70 square feet of area is capable of being secured by a door.
B. A room with an enclosed closet space of a minimum floor area of six square feet.
C. A room with the provisions for emergency escape and natural light in accordance with the adopted version of the international residential code or international building code as applicable for the dwelling type.
D. For the purposes of this section, a multipurpose room may include a living room, den, study, or other similar room that by design or layout is not primarily intended to be used as a bedroom, but that is otherwise habitable and provides accommodations for sleeping such as a bed, daybed, couch, futon or other similar multipurpose sleeping furniture.
1. 5. Minimum Width. The minimum dimension of the main body of the principal building shall not be less than 24 feet.
2. 6. Perimeter Foundation Requirement. A permanent perimeter foundation meeting Waukee Building Code standards is required for all principal buildings.
3. 7. Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168, for all permitted uses.
4. 8. Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances.
5. 9. Side-By-Side Two-Family Dwellings.
A. Lot Division Procedure. Where a side-by-side, two-family dwelling is legally constructed, and the plat in which such dwelling is located is properly recorded, provided the dwelling has met zoning regulations at the time it was constructed, inspected, and certificate of occupancy issued, the lot may thereafter be divided to provide individual ownership of the two-family dwelling units by the following procedure:
(1) A plat showing the as-built location of the two-family dwelling structure on the lot shall be filed with the City.
(2) The plat of survey shall provide a reference to this section and indicate the purpose for which the plat is prepared.
(3) The plat shall locate the new ownership division line along the common wall of the structure, and provide individual legal descriptions for each new parcel.
(4) If the proposed division is approved by the Council, following review by the County Auditor and County Recorder, a deed may be recorded thereafter affecting the lot division, and each lot may be in separate ownership.
(5) A copy of the recorded deeds and plat of survey shall be filed with the City.
B. Requirements For Each Unit. The following requirements would have to be met by each unit of the side-by-side two-family dwelling divided as herein provided:
(1) Lots shall comply with the bulk regulation requirements of this section, with the following exceptions, including (but not limited to) lot area, widths, rear and side yard setbacks:
a. Lot Area: 5,000 square feet for each unit of a two-family dwelling; where public sewer facilities are not available, not less than 20,000 square feet for each unit of a two-family dwelling.
b. Lot Width: 40 feet for each unit of a two-family dwelling; where public sewer is not available, 50 feet.
c. Rear Yard Setback: In the case of a corner lot where the duplex has been constructed with the front facade facing the secondary front yard, the minimum rear yard setback shall be eight feet.
d. Side Yard Setback: Internal side yard setback, zero feet.
(2) Buildings whose ownership is divided are required to be and remain of the same exterior finish, including siding, roofing, windows, paint color (or vinyl), garage doors; and colors would be kept the same, including the building roof which would be replaced all at one time when required, and of the same color and pattern.
(3) Exterior storage buildings of like structure and construction of the original edifice will be allowed with a maximum size of 12 feet by 12 feet, painted and finished the same as original, on a permanent slab or foundation.
(4) Rear yard fencing in compliance with this Code of Ordinances is permitted.
(5) Water and sewer services shall be entirely separate. Common electrical and gas lines may serve all units, but each unit shall be separately metered.