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Boulder City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 4

R2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

11-4-1.- SCOPE.

The following regulations shall apply to the R2 two-family residential zone.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-2. - PURPOSE.

The R2 district is intended to provide for the development of low density multiple-family residential structures, primarily in the form of duplexes; to create a suitable environment for urban family living in areas which, by their location and characteristics, are particularly suited for such use; to guide the development of land and limit the population density in a manner consistent with the general community objectives as set forth in the master plan.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-3. - PERMITTED USES.

A.

Any use permitted in the R1 single-family residential zone.

B.

Two-family dwellings.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-4. - CONDITIONAL USES.

The following uses are subject to a conditional use permit, as provided for in chapter 30 of this title:

A.

Any conditional use permitted in the R1 single-family residential zone, except group childcare home facilities as a business within the home.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-5. - SPACE REQUIREMENTS.

A.

Lot Area, Width, Dwelling Unit Size And Lot Coverage.

Minimum Maximum
Dwelling Type Lot Area
(Square Feet) 		Width,
Interior Lot
(Feet) 		Width,
Corner Lot
(Feet) 		Dwelling Unit
Size, Each 1
(Square Feet) 		Lot
Coverage
(Percent)
One-family
detached 		7,000 70 75 1,000 40
One-family
attached 		4,000 40 45 800 50
Two-family
attached 		8,000 80 85 800 50

 

 Note:
 1. Exclusive of garages, porches, eaves or similar features.

B.

Area Exceeds Minimum Required. Where the area of a lot in an R2 zone exceeds the minimum required lot area, there may be one additional dwelling unit for each four thousand (4,000) square feet of lot area in excess of the required minimum of eight thousand (8,000) square feet, provided that the maximum number of dwelling units shall be two (2) per building.

C.

Yards, Structure Height, Number Of Stories, Distance Between Buildings.

(In feet, except as otherwise noted below)
Front yards, minimum 20 1,2
Side yards, minimum: Also see exception for certain older lots, in subsection D of this section
Interior lot, for one-family detached or two-family attached dwellings 5 on 1 side, 20 for both sides combined
Interior lot, for one-family attached dwelling 15 on 1 side
Corner lot, interior side yard 5 for a detached unit and 0 for an attached unit
Corner lot, street side yard 20
Rear yards, minimum 20
Also see exception for certain older lots, in subsection D of this section
Structure height, maximum 25
Number of stories, maximum 2 stories
Distance between buildings used for residential purposes, minimum 10

 

Notes:
1. This minimum setback also applies to private streets and shall be measured from the back of curb or edge of roadway.
2. Exception: In cases where the majority of lots located on 1 side of a street between 2 intersecting streets have been occupied by buildings having a front building line different from the one stipulated in this section, any building or addition to an existing building hereafter erected shall conform to the line previously established by these buildings.

 

D.

Exceptions For Lots Created Under Prior Zoning Codes.

For lots recorded prior to the effective date of ordinance 625 (May 3, 1978) and which are not substandard in area, width or depth, minimum setbacks (in feet) shall be:
Side yards:
Interior lot, for one-family detached or two-family attached dwellings 5 on 1 side, 15 for both sides combined
Interior lot, for one-family attached dwelling 10 on 1 side
Corner lot, interior side yard 5 for a detached unit and 0 for an attached unit
Corner lot, street side yard 15
Rear yards:
Lots which abut an alley to the rear 0
Lots which do not abut an alley to the rear 15

 

E.

Additional Information. Additional setback information relating to accessory buildings, uncovered porches, attached patio covers, carports, etc.: Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 20 of this title.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-6. - VEHICLE PARKING.

Off street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of chapter 23 of this title.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-7. - SIGNS.

Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 24 of this title.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-8. - LANDSCAPING.

Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 25 of this title.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-9. - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO USES; YARD REGULATIONS; WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES; VISION, CORNER LOTS; LOT AREA REDUCTION; AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED ABOVE HEIGHT LIMIT.

Subject to the provisions as set forth in chapter 20 of this title.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-10. - SUBSTANDARD LOTS OF RECORD.

When a lot has an area, width or depth less than required by this title, and when said lot was held under separate ownership or was of record at the time this title became effective, such lot may be occupied by any use permitted in the zone, subject to the regulations as set forth in chapter 21 of this title.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)

11-4-11. - GATED COMMUNITIES PROHIBITED.

Residential developments of more than one lot or unit shall not have gates across streets, whether the streets are publicly or privately owned and/or maintained. This restriction shall not apply to a secondary street which is designed for emergency vehicle access only, or to areas within the development designed exclusively for storage of recreational vehicles and the like.

(Ord. 1548, 6-23-2015, eff. 7-16-2015)