Alamo City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 9
R-2 MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT
10-9-1:
In the proposed development of an R-2 development, the applicable provisions from the Subdivision Ordinance relating to streets, paved alleys, 5' sidewalks, fire hydrant interval spacing, etc., shall be applied as deemed compliant. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995; amd. Ord. 63-11-23, 11-6-2023; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026)
10-9-2: PERMITTED USES:
A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
Any use categorized as ‘Permitted’ in the R-l single-family dwelling district.
Apartments, multi-family dwellings, a duplex or triplex building, a fourplex structure; such structures shall be built on one R-2 zoned lot and are subject to compliance to prevailing building setbacks, minimum paved off-street parking, landscaping, detention requirements, 5' sidewalks, fire-hydrant protection regulations, and similar regulations via enforced policies.
Bed and Breakfast Facility in an owner-occupied residential structure; such a use shall have the preclearance approval from the City’s Building Inspector and the Fire Marshal s to safety and overall Code compliance; each available B&B room shall require one (1) unobstructed paved parking space.
Boarding, Lodging and rooming houses; one (1) un-obstructed paved off-street parking space will be required for each available room for residency.
Condominium development; requires recorded CCRs.
Institutions of religious, educational or philanthropic nature.
Signs in accordance to prevailing Sign Code Regulations.
All condominium developments require recorded CCRs.
Accessory uses and/or structures may be made available for use by tenants, guests, or property owners. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995; amd. Ord. 67-10-22, 10-4-22; Ord. 22-04-23, 4-4-2023; Ord. 63-11-23, 11-6-2023; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026; Ord. 250-05-26, 5-19-2026)
10-9-3: HEIGHT REGULATIONS:
No building shall exceed three stories in height. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026)
10-9-4: SETBACK REGULATIONS:
Building setbacks for structures shall be as follows subject to adjustment via recorded plat notes, recorded easements, and/or bona fide and binding orders from the Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA).
A. Front yard building setback: 25'
B. Open carport front yard setback: 10'
C. Side yard building setback: 5'
D. Corner side yard building setback: 10'
E. Rear building setback (primary bldg.): 10'
F. Rear building setback (accessory): 5'
G. Open carport rear yard setback: 7'
H. Side/Rear Garage Door Setback: 18'
(Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995 4-4-2023; amd. Ord. 63-11-23, 11-6-2023; Ord. 93-4-24, 4-2-2024; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026)
10-9-5: INTENSITY OF USE - MULTI-FAMILY USE:
A. Structures for a single-family use, a duplex, triplex, fourplex or multiple family dwelling structures shall have an area of not less than six thousand two-hundred and fifty (6250) square feet.
B. Where a lot or tract has less area than herein required and its boundary lines along their entire length touched lands under other ownership on January 1,1981, and have not since been changed, such parcel of land may be used for a single-family dwelling only. (Ord. 95-04-04, 4-4-1995; amd. Ord. 63-11-23, 11-6-2023; Ord. 115-8-24, 8-6-2024; Ord. 228-03-26, 3-3-2026)
