The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to any type of R-2 two-family dwelling zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

Uses permitted in any type of R-2 zone are as follows:

A.

Multiple family residential development with a minimum development of ten (10) units per acre and a maximum development of sixteen (16) units per acre proposed in compliance with chapter 17.72, multiple family residential design review, shall be subject to chapter 17.055, multiple family residential design review ministerial permit.

B.

Multiple family residential development with a minimum development of six (6) units per acre and a maximum development of sixteen (16) units per acre that is not in compliance with chapter 17.72, multiple family residential design review, shall be subject to chapter 17.05, uses subject to administrative review, and chapter 17.60, site development permit, in addition to standards contained in chapter 17.70, site development standards.

C.

The accessory buildings, uses, and structures in support of multiple family development or necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land or such accessory buildings, uses, and structures may be on a separate lot or parcel and where such use provides amenities and or service, such as play grounds, neighborhood community facilities, electrical charging facilities, and other uses as may be determined by the city planner.

D.

Home occupation permits subject to approval as per section 17.50.160, home occupation permits;

E.

Single family residential uses when subdividing and proposed with a with a minimum development of ten (10) units per acre in compliance with chapter 16.08, with the exception of section 16.12.150-A.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

(Ord. No. 421, § 5, 7-7-2015; Ord. No. 2023-485, § 3, 7-25-2023)

A.

Other uses may be permitted as authorized by the municipal code where equal to, or greater, land area is provided to replace and/or provide a residential development of at least ten (10) units per acre concurrent to or prior to development of the other use.

B.

Other uses permitted subject to administrative permit, site development permit and/or conditional use permit, subject to this subsection, shall mean:

1.

Uses designated in chapter 17.05 (uses permitted subject to administrative approval); and

2.

Uses designated in section 17.56.030 (conditional use permits - permitted uses - any zone) and 17.56.040 (conditional use permits - permitted uses - specific zone).

(Ord. 235 (part), 1989; Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 3, 7-25-2023)

The maximum height for buildings in any type of R-2 zone shall be three (3) stories and not to exceed forty (40) feet.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 3, 7-25-2023)

A.

In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a front yard of not less than fifteen (15) feet.

B.

In any type of R-2 zone, the front yard shall be measured from the front property line except that where there is an official plan line or a future street line the front yard shall be measured from such official plan line or future street line; provided, however, that along any secondary highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of fifty-five (55) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 3, 7-25-2023)

In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a side yard on each side of a main building of not less than five (5) feet, except that on the street side of corner lots there shall be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a rear yard behind every main building of not less than five (5) feet.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

In any type of R-2 zone no more than fifty percent (50%) of any lot shall be covered by buildings or structures.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).

(Ord. No. 485, § 3, 7-25-2023)

A.

In any type of R-2 zone the minimum lot size shall be two thousand seven hundred (2,700) square feet, with a minimum lot width of forty-five (45) feet.

B.

Existing lots that do not meet the minimum lot size requirements shall be allowed to develop permitted residential uses subject to density requirements.

(Ord. No. 2023-485, § 3, 7-25-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2023-485, § 3, adopted June 25, 2023, repealed the former § 17.10.080, and enacted a new § 17.10.080 as set out herein. The former § 17.10.080 pertained to R-2-7.5 zones and derived from Ord. 199 (part), 1985; Ord. No. 456, § 4(Exh. A, § 12), 2-26-2019.

A.

In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of ten (10) feet between buildings used for dwelling purposes;

B.

In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between accessory buildings.

(Ord. 199 (part), 1985).