The R-2 single-family/multi-family residential zone is intended to provide areas for single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, and triplexes. This zone also provides for public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses that may be appropriate in a low medium density residential environment. The maximum residential density for the R-2 district is fourteen dwelling units per gross acre. This zone implements the single-family residential (SFR) general plan land use designation.

The following specific regulations and the general rules set forth in sections 17.04.060 and 17.04.070 and chapter 17.50 of this Code shall apply in all R-2 districts. It is intended that this district classification be applied in areas where medium density residential development of single-family homes or apartments is or is intended to be the dominant use.

(Ord. No. 694, § 1, 4-13-2021)

In R-2 districts, the following are permitted uses:

A.

Uses as permitted in R-1 district as set forth in section 17.10,020 of this title;

B.

One two-family dwelling (duplex) shall be permitted on a lot with a minimum size of six thousand square feet;

C.

A triplex shall be allowed on a lot with a minimum size of nine thousand square feet of lot area. For each additional three thousand square feet of lot area, an additional dwelling unit shall be allowed, with building type limited to either a duplex or triplex construction.

(Ord. No. 694, § 1, 4-13-2021)

In R-2 districts, uses requiring conditional use permits shall be the same as uses permitted in R-1 districts, as set forth in section 17.10.030 of this title.

(Ord. No. 694, § 1, 4-13-2021)

In R-2 districts, development standards can be found in Table 1. The following side yard setbacks shall also apply:

A.

Side yards shall not be less than six feet for each side yard. Three feet shall be added to each required side yard for each story above the first story of any building. The side yard on the street side of each corner lot shall not be less than ten feet. A twenty foot minimum side yard shall be required where a two-story residential structure will be located on a lot which abuts the rear yard of a single-family lot;

B.

Rear yard shall not be less than ten feet. An additional five feet shall be added to the required rear yard for each story over the first story of any building.

(Ord. No. 694, § 1, 4-13-2021)