The “A-2” Two-Family Residence is established to stabilize and conserve and promote the development of areas suitable for two-family dwellings and other similar uses.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-15)

   In the “A-2” District, only one principal building shall be erected on any lot.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-16)

   Every principal building erected in any “A-2” District shall conform to the applicable requirements indicated in tabular form below:

 

(1960 Code, § 60-6-17) (Ord. 7174, passed 8-18-2008)

   (A)   Dwelling houses, each occupied by not more than two families;

   (B)   Playgrounds, parks;

   (C)   Cemeteries;

   (D)   Churches;

   (E)   Public libraries or museums;

   (F)   Public or private schools;

   (G)   Home occupations as permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter;

   (H)   Homes for the aged;

   (I)   Modular homes;

   (J)   Municipal buildings and swimming pools;

   (K)   Nursing homes;

   (L)   Prefabricated/sectional homes; and

   (M)   Small community residence; provided:

      (1)   They are located not less than 660 feet from another community residence, said distance shall be measured in a straight line from property lines; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-18) (Ord. 4059, passed - -; Ord. 4705, passed - -; Ord. 5256, passed 5-2-1994; Ord. 5326, passed 10-3-1994; Ord. 5831, passed 1-5-1998; Ord. 9097-2022, passed 11-7-2022)

   (A)   Bed and breakfast establishments;

   (B)   Dormitory;

   (C)   Halfway house provided that it is not less than 1,320 feet from another halfway house or community residence, and said distance shall be measured in a straight line from property lines;

   (D)   Home occupations other than those specifically permitted in accordance with § 162.394 of this chapter;

   (E)   Metal buildings larger than 150 square feet in area;

   (F)   Planned unit developments;

   (G)   Small community residences located less than 660 feet from any other community residence:

      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting or its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received;

   (H)   Large community residences whether located more or less than 660 feet from another community residence:

      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or, if not a residential neighborhood, the general character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting and its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and

      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a special use permit is applied for and received;

   (I)   Student dwelling unit;

   (J)   Personal solar energy system (PSES);

   (K)   Solar farm energy system (SFES); and

   (L)   Short-term rentals.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-19) (Ord. 5039, passed - -; Ord. 5326, passed 10-3-1994; Ord. 5831, passed 1-5-1998; Ord. 7174, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 7278, passed 6-15-2009; Ord. 7634, passed 10-15-2012; Ord. 8283-2018, passed 12-3-2018; Ord. 9322-2024, passed 10-7-2024)