(A)

Intent.

This district is intended to provide for single and two-family residential uses in specified low density residential areas.

(B)

Principal Permitted Uses.

Only the following uses shall be principal permitted uses in the R-2 District:

(1)

Churches.

(2)

Group homes, Residential Care Agency Facility for Children. See Section 31-27(C) of this Ordinance.

(3)

Non-commercial nurseries and gardens.

(4)

Public or private parks, golf courses, or similar natural recreation areas.

(5)

Public and private/parochial schools approved by Missouri State Board of Education.

(6)

Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities including substations.

(7)

Dwelling, two family (duplex or townhouse).

(8)

Dwelling, single-family detached.

(9)

Community Gardens (Property owners shall submit a letter of approval to the Community Development Department prior to the use existing on the site.)

(C)

Accessory Permitted Uses.

The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses as provided in Section 31-22 of this Ordinance:

(1)

Detached garages (720 square feet maximum/one per dwelling unit).

(2)

Fences.

(3)

Firewood storage. Outside storage of firewood shall be permitted in rear yards and also in required side yards if storage area is more than fifty (50) feet beyond the street property line. No wood storage shall be permitted in the required front yard setback area. Weeds shall be cut and wood stored in a manner that shall assure continuous rodent control. No more than three (3) full cords of wood may be stored outside at any one time.

(4)

Garage or rummage sales, maximum of 4 per calendar year no longer than 3 consecutive days per sale.

(5)

Home occupations.

(6)

Off-street parking.

(7)

Non-commercial gardens and nurseries.

(8)

Non-commercial greenhouses.

(9)

Readily movable sports, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.

(10)

Satellite receiving dishes.

(a)

Not more than one (1) dish greater than 39 inches in diameter shall be placed on any lot less than one-half acre in area.

(b)

Dishes shall not exceed ten feet (10') in diameter, or if roof mounted, six feet (6) maximum diameter.

(c)

Dishes shall only be permitted in rear yards, except that on corner lots dishes shall be allowed in the interior side yards. Exceptions to this requirement are allowed for dishes one meter (39") in diameter or less where the reception of an acceptable quality signal is not possible. In such instances, the owner may locate the dish in the front yard provided it is mounted to the main structure and not visible from the street to the extent possible.

(d)

Dishes shall be made of noncombustible and corrosive resistant material and erected in a secure, wind resistant manner.

(e)

Dishes shall not be used as signs or billboards off-premises signs.

(11)

Solar collectors.

(12)

Storage buildings (224 square feet maximum/one per dwelling unit.) Principal permitted uses, other than residential, shall have storage buildings approved as a part of the site plan review process.

(13)

Swimming pools {See (a), (b) and (c) below}, tennis courts, and similar permanent facilities.

(a)

No portion of a swimming pool outside of a building shall be located at a distance less than three feet (3') from any side or rear property line or building line. This shall also include all pumps, filters, and pool water disinfection equipment.

(b)

All outdoor in-ground swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence not less than four feet (4') in height with a gate at all fence openings or points of entry into the pool area. Such gate shall have self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate. Swimming pools constructed above the ground either totally or partially shall be protected by a fence at least four feet (4') in height if the sidewalk or any part of the surrounding deck area is less than four feet (4') above gate. Should such a pool be so constructed so as to provide by its design a four foot (4') barrier above grade at all points on the swimming pool, no fence is needed, but access ladders to said pools shall be so arranged as to not be accessible when the pool is not in use.

(c)

Before the construction or placement of any swimming pool or its related fence, all required permits shall be obtained from the Building Official. Further, design and construction of either shall be in accordance with Chapter 6 of the City and shall be approved by the Building Official.

(D)

Conditionally Permitted Uses.

The following conditional uses are permitted in the R-2 District subject to the permit provisions of this Ordinance upon approval by the Board of Aldermen of a conditional use permit:

(1)

Bed and breakfast establishments, provided that:

(a)

A site plan has been submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City Site Plan Review Team as to adequate ingress and egress traffic movements prior to Commission review.

(b)

The parking group requirements can be met.

(c)

All licenses have been issued or have been applied for awaiting the outcome of the Commission's decision.

(d)

Must meet all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

(2)

Cemetery or mausoleum.

(3)

Charitable/welfare institutions.

(4)

Hospice, provided that:

(a)

The parking group requirements can be met.

(b)

Signage shall be limited to one non-illuminated wall mounted sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area.

(5)

Nursery school/day care center, provided that:

(a)

Fifty (50) square feet of indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) and one hundred (100) square feet of fenced recreation space be provided per child.

(b)

The parking group requirements can be met.

(c)

Such facility shall supply loading and unloading of children so as not to obstruct public streets or create traffic or safety hazards.

(d)

All licenses have been issued or have been applied for awaiting the outcome of the Commission's decision.

(e)

Signage shall be limited to one (1) non- illuminated wall mounted sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area.

(6)

School of Private Instruction, provided that:

(a)

A site plan has been submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City Site Plan Team as to adequate ingress and egress traffic movements prior to Commission review.

(b)

The parking group requirements can be met.

(c)

Signage shall be limited to one non-illuminated wall-mounted sign not to exceed four (4) square feet in area.

(d)

Must meet all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

(7)

Oil and gas wells.

(E)

Performance Standards.

Performance standards for single and two-family homes in this district shall comply with the standards listed in 31-9(E).

(F)

Bulk Regulations.

(1)

See Building Codes for additional standards on setbacks.

(2)

See Section 31-5(B) for modification of front yard setback.

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Front porches may encroach into the required setback or established building line up to 1/3 of the setback distance.

(3)

Infill Development.

(a)

Parent Lots.

When a lot split occurs in an existing developed subdivision and the Parent Lot cannot meet the maximum lot width dimension, the property line subdividing the lot shall be drawn to maximize the density allowed under the Bulk Regulations of this section for the newly created lot or lots. This may be done so by drawing the lot line nearest to the existing building side yard setback. When this occurs, the Parent Lot will be compliant with this Ordinance, regardless of its lot width and/or overall lot area. See example on next page.

(b)

Maximum Lot Area Exemption.

Undeveloped lots shall be exempt from the maximum lot size requirement as it pertains to infill development, but shall still meet the other parameters listed in the Bulk Regulations of the zoning district and/or overlay district in which they exist.

(G)

Parking Requirements.

See Section 31-24 of this Ordinance.

(H)

Signs.

See Section 31-26 of this Ordinance.

(I)

Landscaping and Screening Requirements.

See Section 31-25 of this Ordinance.