Cassopolis City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
R-2 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District
§ 370-141 Purpose.
The R-2 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District is intended to provide for single-family, two-family, and low intensity multiple-family dwellings set in a medium density living environment. Nonresidential uses permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District are also permitted in this district. Residential densities of not more than 10 units per acre are permitted in this district.
§ 370-142 Permitted uses.
[Amended 11-25-2019 by Ord. No. 259]
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 Medium Density Residential District:
A.
Any permitted use in the R-1 Low Density Residential District;
B.
Single-family attached dwellings, not to exceed four units per structure;
C.
Two-family dwellings;
D.
Single-family detached bungalow courts;
E.
Fourplexes;
F.
Small multiplexes that maximize at eight dwelling units per building; and
G.
All accessory uses customarily associated with the above uses.
§ 370-143 Uses subject to special use permit.
A.
All uses listed in § 370-142, subject to the same conditions.
B.
Mobile or manufactured home park (subject to regulations established in Article VI).
C.
Personal service establishments, including barber/beauty shops, health salons, in conjunction with any of the uses permitted in this section.
D.
Hospitals, and convalescent and retirement homes, except those dedicated solely to the treatment of criminals, or persons with mental illness, subject to the following conditions:
(1)
All such hospitals shall be developed on sites consisting of at least 10 acres.
(2)
Ambulance and delivery services shall be obscured from all residential views, utilizing a method approved by the Planning Commission.
(3)
Ingress/egress for hospital uses shall be provided from a major thoroughfare.
(4)
Convalescent and retirement homes shall be so developed so as to create a building to land ratio not less than 1,500 square feet of space per one bed/bedroom.
(5)
No building shall be closer than 40 feet from any property line.
§ 370-144 through § 370-160. (Reserved) [1]
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Editor’s Note: Former § 370-144, Height regulations, and 370-145, Area, width, and yard setback regulations, were repealed 11-25-2019 by Ord. No. 259.