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Dallas Center City Zoning Code

165.35 “R-2

LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

The regulations set forth in this section or elsewhere in this chapter which are applicable shall apply in the “R-2” Low Density Multi-Family Residential District.
1.   Principal Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes.
   A.   Any use permitted in the “R-1” District providing such use shall comply with the minimum requirements of the “R-2” District.
   B.   Two-family dwellings.
   C.   Multi-family dwellings not exceeding three units per principal building.
   D.   Extended care, intermediate care, or rehabilitation or residential care nursing facilities.
2.   Accessory Uses.
   A.   Any use permitted in the “R-1” District providing such use shall comply with the minimum requirements of the “R-2” District.
   B.   Playground areas and equipment accessory to multi-family dwellings.
   C.   Storage buildings and garages accessory to the principal building.
3.   Maximum Height Regulations. No principal building shall exceed two and one-half stories or 35 feet in height.
4.   Lot Area, Lot Frontage and Yard Requirements.
One-family and Multi-family Houses
Duplex and Triplex
One-family and Multi-family Houses
Duplex and Triplex
Lot area
7,000 sq. feet
10,000 sq. feet
Lot frontage
50 feet
70 feet
Front yard depth
30 feet
30 feet
Side yard (least width on any one side)
5 feet*
8 feet
Width (minimum sum of both side yards)
10 feet
16 feet
Rear yard depths
35 feet
35 feet
Bi-Attached Dwelling Units**
Non-Dwellings
Lot Area
5,000 sq. feet
one acre
Lot Frontage
40 feet
150 feet
Front Yard Depth
30 feet
50 feet
Side yard (least width on ay one side
8 feet***
25 feet
Width (minimum sum of both side yards
8 feet****
50 feet
Rear yard depths
35 feet
50 feet
*   The side yard width on any one side for townhouses shall, however, be zero feet.
**   Bi-attached is a single building with two dwelling units each located on a separate lot of record with common wall construction.
***   The side yard on one side is 0 feet.
****   The side yard width is determined by the noncommon wall side width.
 
(Subsection 4 – Ord. 607 – Aug. 24 Supp.)
5.   Minimum Floor Area. Single-family dwellings shall have a minimum of 950 square feet of living space. Two- and three-family dwellings shall have a minimum of 750 square feet for each unit. If the building is two or more stories high, the first floor living space of a single-family dwelling shall contain a minimum of 750 square feet; and the first floor living space of a two- or three-family dwelling shall contain a minimum of 650 square feet.
6.   Off-street Parking Regulations. For each one-family dwelling unit, there shall be two parking spaces for each dwelling unit, exclusive of private garages. For a two- or three-family dwelling, there shall be two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. One garage parking space may be counted as a parking space in fulfillment of the parking requirements.