Depew City Zoning Code
§ 260-24
R-2 Two-Family and Multifamily Residential District.
Purpose: to provide areas within the Village for medium-density residential development.
A.
Principal and special uses.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures.
R-2 | Permitted | Special Use | Standards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RESIDENTIAL USES | ||||
Single-family detached/two-family |  | |||
Multifamily | | |||
Large-scale residential development | | |||
PUBLIC AND CIVIC USES | ||||
Minor utilities | | |||
Park or open space | | |||
Golf course, public swimming pool | | |||
Place of worship | | § 260-32B | ||
Public utility service structure or facility | | Special permit by ZBA | ||
COMMERCIAL USES | ||||
Community buildings, social halls, clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations | | § 260-32B | ||
INDUSTRIAL USES | ||||
No industrial uses allowed |
(2)
Dimensional standards.
R-2 Principal Use Dimensional Standards | Single-Family | Two-Family | Multifamily | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minimum lot area | |||||
Interior | 6,600 square feet | 7,500 square feet | 1 acre | ||
Corner | 8,400 square feet | 10,000 square feet | 3,500 square feet minimum per unit | ||
Minimum lot width | |||||
Interior | 60 feet | 75 feet | 100 feet | ||
Corner | 75 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet | ||
Minimum lot depth | 110 feet | 100 feet | 150 feet | ||
Minimum yards | |||||
Front yard | 25 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | ||
Rear yard | 25 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | ||
Combined side yard | 12 feet | 12 feet | 15 feet | ||
Each side yard | 6 feet | 6 feet | 30 feet | ||
Corner lot | See § 260-14B(4) | See § 260-14B(4) | |||
Through lot | See § 260-14B(2) | See § 260-14B(2) | |||
Maximum height | 2 stories (up to 30 feet) | 2 stories (up to 30 feet) | 2 stories (up to 30 feet) | ||
Maximum building coverage | 30% | 40% | 30% | ||
Minimum floor area (dwelling only) | |||||
1 story | 900 square feet | N.A. | N.A. | ||
More than 1 story | 1,200 square feet | ||||
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B.
Accessory uses and structures.
(1)
Permitted accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures incidental to any permitted principal use are allowed.
R-2 Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures | Standards | |
|---|---|---|
Auxiliary housing units | Special permit ZBA | |
Detached private garages and parking areas | ||
Home offices | ||
Off-street parking, loading and stacking | ||
Private gardens | ||
Private recreational uses and structures | ||
Private schools and day-care centers, accredited when required by NYS, when accessory to a place of worship | ||
Resident professional occupancies | Special permit ZBA | |
Small wind energy system | Special permit ZBA | |
Swimming pools | § 260-31L | |
Utility trailer or recreational vehicle | § 260-31I | |
Other uses and structures customarily incidental to the principal use |
(2)
Accessory use dimensional standards.
R-2 Accessory Use Dimensional Standards | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum building separation | 5 feet | |
Minimum from lot line | 5 feet | |
Maximum height | 12 feet | |
Maximum building coverage (including principal structure) | 30%/40% |
C.
General development standards. Development in the R-2 District shall also comply with the requirements referenced in the table below.