Glasgow City Zoning Code
R-2, MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 158.095 PURPOSE.
The purpose of the R-2 zoning district is to provide for the establishment of medium density single- family residential district. The principal use of land in this district is for low density single-family through four-family residential uses and related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced, orderly, convenient and attractive residential area.
(1989 Code, § 154.080) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.096 PERMITTED USES AND STRUCTURES.
(A) In R-2 zones, single-family, two-family and up to four-family dwelling units per structures shall be permitted.
(B) Townhomes as provided in § 158.320.
(C) Residential care facilities, as provided in KRS Chapter 100.982 through 100.984, shall be permitted.
(1989 Code, § 154.081) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2016-2891, passed 11-28-2016; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.097 CONDITIONAL USES PERMITTED BY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
(A) The following uses are conditional uses and require written approval of the Board of Adjustment: churches and other places of worship; parish houses; public libraries; hospitals for human care; nursing homes; cemeteries; schools offering general education courses; public parks; and non-commercial public recreational facilities; daycare as provided in § 158.351; public utilities; and philanthropic institutions and clubs, except a club the chief activity of which is customarily carried on as a business.
(B) The Board of Adjustment may attach certain conditions to its approval which it feels are necessary to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would locate.
(C) Professional offices, studios or customary home occupations, which shall be those occupations that the Board of Adjustment finds to be non-objectionable in residential areas of the city, conducted within the principal building but only by a person residing in the dwelling; provided that, tools or instruments used in pursuance of these occupations are ordinarily found in the home and that not more than 25% of the total floor area in any dwelling unit is devoted to the use. No displays or change in facade such as an unusual looking window or door shall indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in whole or in part for any purpose other than a dwelling.
(1989 Code, § 154.082) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2319, passed 11-8-1999; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.098 ACCESSORY USES.
Accessory structures or uses customarily incidental to any aforesaid use are permitted in R-2 zones but only under the following conditions:
(A) The taking of boarders or tourists or the leasing of rooms by the family resident of the premises, provided not more than six rooms are used for such purposes; (For purposes of advertising, one sign (unlighted) not over two square feet in area, may be used.)
(B) Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of property and only on the premises which are for sale, rent or lease; and (Real estate signs may be no larger than six square feet in area.)
(C) No accessory structure may occupy a lot that does not have a principal building located on the lot.
(1989 Code, § 154.083) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.099 PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.
The following uses and structures are prohibited:
(A) Manufactured home parks and manufactured homes; assisted living facilities; halfway home; residential treatment program; bars or lounges, and restaurants; and
(B) All uses and structures not of a nature specifically or provisionally permitted herein are prohibited.
(1989 Code, § 154.084) (Ord. 1063, passed - -1967; Am. Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.100 HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.
Within the R-2 zoning district, the following height regulations shall apply.
(A) No building shall exceed two stories or 30 feet in height, unless each side yard in increased over the required minimum by five feet for every five feet, or fraction thereof, of additional height over 30 feet. In no case shall the height exceed 50 feet.
(B) Accessory structures shall not exceed the stories or height of the principal building.
(1989 Code, § 154.085) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.101 MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS.
(A) All buildings, except unattached accessory structures, shall have the following minimum yard spaces:
Yard Type | Minimum Width |
Front yard | One-half distance of right-of-way, but not less than 35 feet |
Side yard | Ten feet |
Rear yard | 25 feet |
(B) Unattached accessory structures shall have the following minimum yard spaces:
Yard Type | Minimum Space |
Side yard | Five feet |
Rear yard | Five feet |
Distance to principal building | Ten feet |
(1989 Code, § 154.086) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.102 PERMITTED SIGNS.
(A) No advertising signs or billboards other than those specifically permitted hereunder shall be allowed.
(B) For the purpose of advertising, other than real estate signs, one sign (unlighted) not over two square feet in area may be used.
(C) Real estate signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of property and only on the premises which are for sale, rent or lease. Real estate signs may be no larger than six square feet in area.
(1989 Code, § 154.087) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.103 MINIMUM LOT REQUIREMENTS.
Minimum lot areas for the R-2 District are as follows:
Number of Units | Minimum Lot Area | Lot Coverage Building and Parking | Minimum Lot Width |
One | 7,500 square feet | 35% | 75 feet |
Two | 11,000 square feet | 35% | 100 feet |
Three | 14,500 square feet | 35% | 100 feet |
Four | 18,500 square feet | 35% | 100 feet |
(1989 Code, § 154.088) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.104 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
(1989 Code, § 154.088A) (Ord. 2124, passed 8-28-1995; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)
§ 158.105 FENCING.
Fencing for privacy or security purposes within the R-2 zoning district shall adhere to the following:
(A) Materials for fencing shall be restricted to materials whose intended original use is for providing privacy and/or security. No used materials are to be utilized or re-purposed as fencing including, but not limited to, pallets, metal roofing, tires, barrels, etc.
(B) (1) A fence can be placed directly on a property line(s), with the exception of the front yard property line, which must be a minimum of ten feet from the property line/right-of-way.
(2) A fence may be permitted to be located on the front yard property line provided it is no more than three feet in height and does not intrude into the visibility triangle found in § 158.022.
(Ord. 2023-3038, passed 11-13-2023)