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Albertville City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 3400

R-2 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE- AND TWO-FAMILY DISTRICT

3400.1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of the R-2 residential single- and two-family district is to provide for low density one- and two-unit dwellings and directly related, complementary uses. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

3400.2: PERMITTED USES:

The following are permitted uses in an R-2 district:
All permitted uses as provided for in the R-1 district (section 3300.2 of this ordinance).
Two-family dwelling units. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

3400.3: ACCESSORY USES:

The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-2 district:
All permitted accessory uses as allowed in an R-1 district (section 3300.3 of this ordinance). (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

3400.4: CONDITIONAL USES:

The following are conditional uses in an R-2 district: (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by chapter 400 of this ordinance.)
All conditional uses, subject to the same conditions, as in an R-1 district (section 3300.4 of this ordinance). (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

3400.5: LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS:

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-2 district, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this ordinance:
   A.   Lot area: Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
   B.   Lot width: One hundred feet (100').
   C.   Setbacks:
      1.   Front yard: Not less than thirty feet (30').
      2.   Side yard:
         a.   Interior lots:
            (1)   Single-family and two-family dwellings: Not less than ten feet (10'), except a five foot (5') side yard setback is permitted for an attached garage and any living space constructed above the attached garage footprint.
            (2)   All other uses: Not less than ten feet (10') each.
         b.   Corner lots: Not less than twenty feet (20') on the side yard abutting a public street.
      3.   Rear yard:
         a.   Principal building: Twenty five feet (25').
         b.   Accessory building: Per section 1000.4 of this ordinance. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2009-017, 11-2-2009; Ord. 2015-07, 8-17-2015)

3400.6: MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT:

   A.   Principal building: Thirty five feet (35').
   B.   Accessory building: Per section 1000.4 of this ordinance. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)

3400.7: MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE:

No structures or combination of structures shall occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the lot area. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988)
AL849   Zoning Ordinance - Appendix A   App A-3500