(a) Purpose. The R2 Lowest Density Residence District is designed and intended to accommodate single-family dwellings on lots with areas of 4,800 square feet or greater, and to provide for the continuing development of the community within existing recorded subdivisions. New development (new subdivisions) should not be encouraged within this district. The R2 District also will provide for certain public and semipublic uses to serve the adjacent residential areas.
(b) Permitted Uses. The following uses may be operated as Permitted Uses:
(1) Any use permitted in the R1 District except agriculture.
(2) Accessory uses, incidental to, and on the same zoning lot as the principal use.
(c) Lot Requirements. Except as hereinafter provided, a separate ground area herein called the zoning lot, shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure containing a Permitted Use.
(1) Permitted Uses. The zoning lot for each structure designed or used either wholly or in part, for residential occupancy shall not be less than 40 feet at the building setback line and shall contain not less than 4,800 square feet; all other zoning lots for Permitted Uses shall not be less than 75 feet wide at the building setback line, and shall contain not less than 15,000 square feet.
(2) Accessory Uses. Each Accessory Use may be established on the same zoning lot as a principal (Permitted Use), provided such lot meets the lot size requirements of their district as provided in paragraphs a. and b., above.
(d) Yard Requirements.
(1) Permitted Uses.
Interior Corner | ||||
Front Yard | Side Yard | Side Yard | Rear Yard | |
Single-family detached dwellings | 25 ft. | 5 ft. | 7.5 ft. | 25 ft. |
All other Permitted Uses | 25 ft. | 15 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. |
(2) Accessory Buildings. Except as hereinafter indicated, the yard requirements of the principal use (Permitted or Conditional) shall apply to their accessory buildings.
Interior Corner | ||||
Front Yard | Side Yard | Side Yard | Rear Yard | |
Boathouses, private | None | 5 ft. | None | None |
Buildings accessory to dwellings, except those uses specifically itemized in this district | 30 ft. | 5 ft.** | 7.5 ft. | 3 ft. |
Clubhouses and other structures on the grounds of private clubs, golf courses, and tennis clubs | Shall be located not less than 50 feet from the nearest residential property line | |||
Mausoleums, crematories, and columbariums in cemeteries | Shall be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest residentialproperty line | |||
Stadiums and grandstands in athletic fields property line | Shall be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest residential | |||
** Unless entire structure is located on the rear 25 percent of the lot, in which case only three (3) feet shall be required. | ||||
Temporary buildings for construction purposes | No yard requirements, provided that there shall not be undue interference with the use and enjoyment of neighboring property. | |||
(e) Building Bulk Limitations.
Permitted Uses | Maximum Building Height |
Single-family detached dwellings, rectories, parsonages, parish homes and accessory uses | 2-1/2 stories, but not to exceed 35 ft. |
All other permitted uses shall be regulated on the basis of maximum floor area ratio. | |
Floor Area Ratio | |
Educational (nonboarding) and cultural institutions | 0.6 |
Recreational and social building | 0.5 |
Religious institutions--except rectories, parsonages, and parish houses | 0.5 |
(f) Signs. The regulations governing signs in the R1 District shall apply in the R2 District.