The R-2, medium density residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for two-family and single-family dwellings. The specific intent of this article is to protect the residential character of the district by prohibiting commercial activities, to encourage a suitable neighborhood environment for family life, and to preserve the openness of the district.

(Ord. No. 23-14, Exh. A, 7-8-14)

In all R-2 districts no building or land, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, shall be erected or used except for the following specified uses:

(a)

Any use permitted in the R-1, single-family residential district.

(b)

Two-family dwellings (duplexes).

(c)

Townhouses in accordance with Section 4.05.

(d)

Accessory uses.

(Ord. No. 23-14, Exh. A, 7-8-14)

(a)

Any use classified as a conditional use in the R-1, single-family district.

(b)

Multifamily dwellings up to eight (8) units, subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Procedure: Since apartment houses are permitted as conditional uses only, the prospective developer, before attempting to obtain a building permit or beginning any construction, shall prepare a plan showing the lot dimensions and bearings of the parcel intended for development, the location with respect to the city; the intended general layout or design and improvements to be installed on the land. The proposal shall then be presented to the board of zoning adjustment.

(2)

Before approving the intended development plan, the board of zoning adjustment may make conditional requirements pertaining to landscaping, screening, road requirements, open space or any other similar requirements.

(3)

All requirements of Section 4.03 shall be followed when a conditional use permit is requested for the construction of an apartment house.

(c)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(Ord. No. 23-14, Exh. A, 7-8-14)

(See attached schedule of regulations, Article XXVII.)

(Ord. No. 23-14, Exh. A, 7-8-14)