The R-2 low density multiple residential district is intended to provide for the development of two-family residential structures, either in the form of duplexes or two detached dwellings, where such buildings are reasonably spaces on the lot to provide for light, air, safety and privacy. Where lots are larger than minimum, there may be two additional dwelling units on the lot for each additional full 5,000 square feet of lot area.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.010; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.010), 1984)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 multiple residential zone, subject to the property development regulations under chapter 17.04. No building or structure or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be designed, erected, structurally altered or enlarged except for the following purposes:

A.

Uses permitted in the R-1 district;

B.

Duplex residential buildings;

C.

Public playgrounds, subject to planning commission review and approval of site location;

D.

Any such similar uses the planning commission deems to be similar to those above, not more obnoxious to the surrounding uses nor endangering the public health and safety and not listed as a permitted use in a less restricted zone.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.020; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.020), 1984)

Uses expressly prohibited are as follows:

A.

Commercial uses;

B.

Hotels, motels and boardinghouses;

C.

Industrial uses;

D.

Junkyards.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.030; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.030), 1984)

There shall be a minimum of 5,000 square feet of lot area for each two single-family units or one duplex.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.040; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.040), 1984)

The following yard specifications shall apply:

A.

Front yard. Each lot shall have a front yard extending across the full width of the lot, the yard to have a depth of not less than 15 feet.

B.

Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard, the side yard to be not less than five feet wide.

C.

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot extending across the full width of the lot, the yard to have a depth of not less than 15 feet. Garages, swimming pools and accessory buildings may be permitted in a required rear yard.

D.

Where dwellings are a part of or are over an accessory building or garage, the entire building shall be considered the main building, and no portion of the building may be closer to any property line than is permitted for any other main building.

E.

A dwelling, when located on a key lot, may have a front yard setback of one-half of the required front yard interior lot setback.

F.

In R-2 districts, where lots on either side of a proposed dwelling have been improved with buildings at the time of the passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter (not including accessory buildings), the minimum required front setback shall be the average of the improved lots on both sides of the proposed dwelling if the setback is less than the stated requirements of the districts except in the case of corner lots which shall meet the requirements of the district.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.050; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.050), 1984)

All residential and all commercial buildings in all districts shall not exceed two stories or 26 feet in all residential districts and 30 feet in all commercial districts.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.060; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.060), 1984)

Signs in all residential districts will be prohibited except for the sale of property of which there will be a maximum of two such signs with a maximum of nine square feet per lot. The sign is not to be placed within public rights-of-way.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.070; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.070), 1984)

In all residential zones, whether now existing or concurrently or hereafter enacted, the following parking space requirements shall apply:

A.

In all zones, there shall be at least two spaces for every dwelling unit.

B.

All required parking spaces shall be on the same parcel as the main building and shall be located to the rear of the front setback line.

C.

Provisions with respect to the location of garages or carports shall be as specifically required in this chapter.

D.

Each parking space shall be not less than nine feet in width and 20 feet in depth and shall be paved, and in all residential districts, shall be accessible with a minimum of 24 feet of unobstructed space provided for the maneuvering of vehicles.

E.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, parking spaces shall not be in tandem, and one space shall be within a garage or carport. The other shall be paved and may be covered or uncovered.

F.

There shall be at least two nine-foot by 20-foot off-street parking spaces provided for each dwelling unit. One space shall be either a garage or a carport. The other may be a paved uncovered space. Off-street parking shall be of sufficient depth as to prohibit vehicle encroachment on public sidewalks.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.080; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.080), 1984)

Swimming pools in all commercial and residential districts shall be fenced with a fence a minimum of five feet in height and with no opening to exceed nine inches in width. All gates to swimming pool areas shall be of the same specifications and self-closing and latching.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.090; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.090), 1984)

A.

When a driveway is provided, it shall not be less than 12 feet in width and shall not be encumbered by any projection less than eight feet above the driveway.

B.

A porte cochere may be placed over a driveway in a side yard, provided that such structure is not more than one story in height, is open on at least three sides, and any supporting columns are a minimum of three feet from the side property line. The porte cochere shall not be used in place of a carport or a garage.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.100; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.100), 1984)

A.

When a garage or accessory building abuts and has garage doors opening onto an existing or proposed alley, the garage or accessory building shall be located not less than 24 feet from the side of the alley opposite the subject property.

B.

A detached garage or accessory building located more than 50 feet from the front property line may be located on the side property line and rear property line provided that it is built of one-hour fire-resistive construction and that all water drainage from the roof of the building shall be provided for on the premises of the subject lot. The garage or accessory building shall be three feet therefrom and the eaves of the structure may project one foot into the yard.

C.

When a garage or an accessory building is detached from the main building it shall be located a minimum of six feet therefrom and have a 24-foot turning radius in front of the entrance.

(Code 1985, § 17.24.110; Ord. No. 424, exh. A(22.12.110), 1984)