(a)   It is the intent of this district to provide for relatively low density residential development at a maximum density of twelve units per acre in those portions of the City which are served by public water and sanitary sewer.

   (b)   Relatively low density multi-family residential areas adjacent to low density residential areas should provide for a transition zone to insure compatibility in housing style and appearance between these two different residential zones. Non-residential institutional uses such as schools, churches and day care centers are allowed as special land uses.

(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 184. Passed 5-25-99.)

   Land and structures in the A-2 Zone may be used for the following purposes only:

   (a)   Multiple-family dwellings with no more than sixteen units per building.

   (b)   Two-family dwelling units.

   (c)   Housing for the elderly, retired or those requiring assisted care including nursing homes subject to the standards of Section 1256.12.

   (d)   Home occupations.

   (e)   Private communication antennas not exceeding twenty-five feet in height as regulated by Section 1243.18.

   (f)   Accessory uses, building and structures customarily incidental to any of the above uses as regulated by Section 1243.16.

   (g)   Essential public service equipment.

(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 184. Passed 5-25-99.)

   The following uses may be permitted as a special land use subject to the applicable general and specific requirements and standards of Chapter 1256.

   (a)   Antennae and towers exceeding a height of twenty-five feet as regulated by Section 1243.18.

   (b)   Essential public service buildings and structures.

   (c)   Child and adult care homes which provide care to more than six but not more than twelve minor children or adults.

   (d)   Child day care centers.

   (e)   Bed and breakfast establishments.

   (f)   Foster care group home for seven or more children or adults.

   Buildings and structures shall not be erected or enlarged unless the following requirements are met and maintained:

   (a)   Minimum lot area and width.

      (1)   For a duplex building, the minimum lot area shall be 12,000 square feet and 100 feet of lot width.

      (2)   For a multi-family building, each dwelling unit within the building shall have a minimum lot area of 3,630 square feet which is a gross density of twelve dwelling units per acre. The minimum lot width shall be 100 feet.

      (3)   Non-residential uses shall have a lot area of at least 12,000 square feet and 100 feet of lot width.

   (b)   Minimum required building setbacks.

      (1)   Front yard - 40 feet.

      (2)   Side yard. For two-family and multi-family dwellings, a total of 30 feet provided no side setback shall be less than 10 feet. For all other principal buildings, the side yard setback shall not be less than the height of the building.

      (3)   Distance between multi-family buildings - Minimum of 30 feet.

      (4)   Rear yard - 40 feet.

   (c)   Maximum building lot coverage - 30 percent.

   (d)   Maximum building height - 35 feet.

   (e)   Floor area.

      (1)   Two-, three- and four-family buildings - a minimum of 720 square feet per dwelling unit.

      (2)   All multiple-family buildings with more than four dwelling units - a minimum of 600 square feet per dwelling unit.

   (f)   Dumpsters shall not be located within the front yard and shall be screened as required by Section 1258.07(l).

(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 184. Passed 5-25-99.)

   For multi-family developments consisting of more than one acre, a minimum of ten percent of the gross site area shall be preserved and maintained as common open space for use by all residents and property owners of the development. Play structures, tennis courts, swimming pools may be utilized in lieu of fifty percent of the required open space.

(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 184. Passed 5-25-99.)

   During the review of a site plan for a residential development proposed under this chapter, the Planning Commission shall determine the need for and the type of secondary or emergency vehicle access necessary to serve the proposed project. In making this determination, the following criteria shall be considered:

   (a)   Number and size of buildings and/or dwelling units which make up the project.

   (b)   Type of interior roadway serving the project.

   (c)   Interior circulation system.

   (d)   Topography and other natural features of the site.

   (e)   Adjacent land uses.

   (f)   Feasibility of achieving a secondary means of access.

   (g)   Comments of the City administrative staff.

   (h)   Availability of public utilities.

(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 184. Passed 5-25-99.)

   (a)   Off-street parking shall be regulated by Chapter 1260.

   (b)   Signs shall be regulated by Chapter 1259.

   (c)   Site plan review as regulated by Chapter 1258 is required for all special land uses.

   (d)   Site condominiums shall be regulated by Chapter 1257.

(Ord. 182. Passed 5-12-98; Ord. 184. Passed 5-25-99.)