The "MR-2" Multiple-Family Residence District is established to stabilize and conserve existing neighborhoods that predominantly consist of multiple-family dwellings and to promote the development of comparable new areas in order to accommodate all persons desiring this type of residential environment.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Every principal building in the "MR-2" District shall conform to the requirements indicated below:

NOTE: Detached single-family and two-family dwellings erected in the "MR-2" District shall comply with all applicable regulations of the "MR-2" District.

(A)

Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet or 2,500 square feet per unit, whichever is greater.

(B)

Minimum lot width at the established building line: 80 feet.

(C)

Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.

(D)

Minimum setbacks:

(1)

From front lot line: 25 feet.

(2)

Total for both side yard lines: 15 feet.

(3)

From any side lot line: 7.5 feet.

(4)

From rear lot line: 25 feet.

(E)

Maximum building height: 35 feet.

(F)

Minimum off-street parking per dwelling unit: 2 spaces.

(G)

Maximum percent coverage per lot: 30%.

(H)

Minimum floor area of not less than 800 square feet for one bedroom units and 1,000 square feet for two or more bedrooms per unit. The areas of garages, open porches, cellars and basements shall not be included.

(I)

All types of metal shall be prohibited as a primary build material for any multi-family residence. However, "High rib" metal roofing panels shall be allowed as an acceptable roofing material. The following materials shall be strictly prohibited in residential districts:

(1)

Prefabricated metal buildings;

(2)

Pole Barns;

(3)

Railroad cars, shipping/moving containers, truck trailers, and other transitory type containers.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Permitted Uses in the "MR-2" Multiple-Family Residential District shall be found in the Principle and Accessory Table.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Special Uses in the "MR-2" District in accordance with Section 40-7-4 shall be found in the Principle and Accessory Table.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)