§ 153.064. R-2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

(A) Description and purpose. The R-2 District is established to provide adequate locations for single-family development and to protect existing single-family development from the undesirable effects of incompatible uses. Certain other residential and nonresidential uses are permitted where such uses are deemed to be compatible with single-family development.

(B) Uses permitted as a matter of right. Single-family dwellings.

(C) Uses permitted by special use permit.

(1) Churches;

(2) Schools;

(3) Parks and playgrounds;

(4) Essential services; and

(5) Customary home occupations.

(D) Accessory uses permitted when located on the same lot as a permitted primary use. Same as R-1 District.

(E) Bulk regulations.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Single-family dwellings: 8,000 square feet in areas served by both city water and city sewer systems; 10,000 square feet in all other areas; and

(b) All other uses: 20,000 square feet.

(2) Minimum lot width:

(a) Single-family dwellings: 70 feet; and

(b) All other uses: 100 feet.

(3) Required front yard:

(a) Single-family dwellings: 25 feet, except that where the two adjacent lots are developed, the established setback shall apply;

(b) Churches and schools: 50 feet; and

(c) All other uses: 25 feet, except that where the two adjacent lots are developed, the established setback shall apply.

(4) Required rear yard: 20 feet;

(5) Required side yard:

(a) Residential uses: ten feet, except that the street side of a corner lot shall provide a minimum 25-foot side yard; and

(b) All other uses: a 40-foot side yard shall be maintained.

(6) Maximum lot coverage: 50%; and

(7) Maximum building height:

(a) Single-family dwellings: 35 feet;

(b) Churches and schools: 40 feet; and

(c) All other uses: 35 feet.

(Ord., § 4.4(2), passed 8-5-1991)