A. District Character. The Residential Suburban (R2) district has a suburban character typically comprised of single-family detached residential uses in somewhat peripheral locations of the Town's planning jurisdiction. Allowable residential densities are around two units an acre, but may be increased based on design quality or open space provision. Lot sizes are generally larger than in urban portions of the Town, and tend to be landscaped or include undisturbed vegetation. The establishment of small- lot/small-home developments like conservation subdivisions, bungalow courts, and pocket neighborhoods are encouraged when compatible with their surroundings. Most uses are not served by public potable water and sanitary wastewater services, though neighborhood-scale water and wastewater facilities may be present. Most buildings are low-rise in height, or between one and three stories tall. Off-street parking is common. Neighborhood-scale or low-intensity nonresidential and institutional uses like schools, religious institutions, parks, and minor utility uses are allowed, provided they do not detract from the quiet, residential character of the district.
B. Example Lot Pattern.
C. Dimensional Standards - Residential.
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood |
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood | |
Single-Family Detached Development | ||||
Minimum Development Size (acres) | N/A | N/A | 10 | 3 (max. size) |
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre) | 1.45 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 30,000 | 21,780 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (linear feet) | 150 | 150 | 30 | 30 |
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot area) | 30 | 35 | 75 | 65 |
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 50; may be reduced to 35 measured to front edge of a covered porch | 20 | 20; 0 from alley | |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 15 | 15 | 5 | 5/side; 15 total |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 25 | 25 | 5 | 15 |
Maximum Building Height (feet/stories) | 35/3 | 35/3 | 35/3 | 35/3 |
Duplex Development | ||||
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre) | 2 | 2.5 | N/A | N/A |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 21,780/unit | 17,400/unit | ||
Minimum Lot Width (linear feet) | 150 | 150 | ||
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot area) | 30 | 35 | ||
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 50; may be reduced to 35 measured to front edge of a covered porch | N/A | N/A | |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 15 | 15 | ||
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 25 | 25 | ||
Maximum Building Height (feet/stories) | 35/3 | 35/3 | ||
Minimum Spacing Between Principal Buildings on the Same Lot (feet) | 15 | 15 | ||
D. Dimensional Standards - Non-Residential.
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 20,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (linear feet) | 100 |
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot area) | 45 |
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 50 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 15 |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 25 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 35/2 |
Minimum Spacing Between Principal Buildings on the Same Lot (feet) | 15 |
E. Development Examples.
F. District-specific Standards. - placeholder -
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)