The TH-2 district is intended to provide for medium density dwellings platted on individual lots. This district functions as a buffer or transition between major streets or non-residential areas or higher density zones and lower density residential areas.

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A building or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:

1.

Any use permitted in district "2F-9" and "TH-1".

2.

Three or more single-family attached dwelling units, provided that no more than six dwelling units are attached in one continuous row or group, and provided that no dwelling unit is constructed above another unit.

3.

Common open space, community center, recreational buildings and facilities provided they are incidental to the above described residential uses and are approved on a final plat. Any homeowners association rules and by-laws shall be approved by the planning and zoning commission and city council.

4.

Such uses as may be permitted under provisions of special use permits, section 12-30-6.

5.

Home occupations.

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The height regulations will be:

35 feet nor more than two and one-half stories high.

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1.

Minimum size of yards:

(A)

Front yard: 15 feet; however, a 20 foot building line shall be observed for the structure or portion of a structure accommodating the required off-street parking spaces when the structure or portion of a structure faces onto and has vehicular access from a street.

(B)

Side yard: No side yard is required. A building separation of ten feet shall be observed between structures containing no more than three dwelling units and 15 feet between structures having four or more units, not to exceed a maximum of six units per structure. A side yard adjacent to a street shall not be less than 15 feet. Side yard for non-residential structures shall not be less than 25 feet. Any required off-street parking within the side yard area on a corner lot shall observe a 20 foot side building line.

(C)

Rear yard: There shall be a 15 foot minimum rear yard as measured from the property line on a platted lot, or 20 feet separation between other townhouse structures located on the same lot.

There shall be observed a rear yard of 20 feet for any off-street parking area or structure located in the rear yard having a vehicular access from a dedicated alley. Non-residential structures shall not be closer than 25 feet to an adjacent street.

2.

Minimum size of lot:

(A)

Lot area: 2,500 square feet and 12 dwelling units per net acre, or equivalent of, per dwelling unit.

(B)

Lot width: 25 feet.

(C)

Lot depth: 100 feet.

3.

Minimum dwelling size: The average floor area of the dwelling units shall not be less than 1,000 square feet with each unit not less than 900 square feet, exclusive of garages, breezeways, and porches.

4.

Lot coverage: In no case shall more than 70 percent of the total lot area be covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory buildings.

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Two enclosed off street spaces per unit located behind the front yard line. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for special uses set forth in article 31. Where lots are adjacent to an alley, the enclosed parking area (garage) must be accessed off of the alley only.

In addition to the required off-street parking, another one-half space behind the curb line per unit is required for guest parking. These required spaces are to be located within 600 feet of the respective units.

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At least 80 percent of the exterior walls of all structures shall be of masonry construction (see section 12-42-1) exclusive of doors and windows. Each story above the first floor of a straight wall structure shall be at least 80 percent masonry exclusive of doors window and the area above the top plate line.

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Outside storage areas shall be enclosed and screened from public view.

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Two-family dwellings constructed in the TH-2 district shall conform to the 2F-9 district standards.

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When a townhouse is constructed so as to create balconies or patios facing a public (dedicated) street such balconies or patios shall be recessed and the exterior shall not extend beyond the building line. When such a balcony or patio fronts a public street, a solid sight barring fence or wall a minimum of 42″ is required around the balcony or patio.

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Mechanical equipment shall be constructed, located and screened so as not in interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of the occupant(s) of any adjacent building or residence.

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