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Homer City Zoning Code

R2 MEDIUM

DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 152.115 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this District is to provide a stable environment for medium to high density residential areas with suitable open space. This District shall generally be located on the fringe of urban type development. This District allows flexibility of lot size dependent upon the availability of public sewer and water services.
(Prior Code, § 752.01)

§ 152.116 PERMITTED USE.

   The following buildings and structures, and uses of parcels, lots, buildings, and structures, are permitted in this District:
   (A)   Single-family dwellings as specified in § 152.101(A);
   (B)   Two-family dwellings and any use, building, or structure accessory thereto;
   (C)   A sign in accordance with the regulations specified in § 152.342;
   (D)   Essential service structures, except as provided in § 152.283; and
   (E)   Home occupations, as prescribed in § 152.101(D).
(Prior Code, § 752.02) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 152.117 CONDITIONAL USE.

   The following buildings and structures, and uses of parcels, lots, buildings, and structures, may be permitted, subject to obtaining a conditional use permit as provided in §§ 152.270 through 152.303:
   (A)   Golf courses;
   (B)   Country clubs, public swimming pools, and recreation clubs, private and public parks and playgrounds;
   (C)   Churches and public buildings;
   (D)   Public and private nurseries; primary and secondary schools;
   (E)   Planned unit residential developments; and
   (F)   Funeral homes in accordance with § 152.086(K)(13).
(Prior Code, § 752.03) (Ord. 2015-001, passed 3-2-2015) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 152.118 REGULATIONS.

   The following regulations shall apply in an R2 Medium Density Residential District:
   (A)   Lot area. There shall be provided a minimum of 8,000 square feet of lot area for each single-family dwelling unit and 15,000 square feet of lot area for each two-family dwelling unit. The minimum lot area for all other buildings and structures shall be one acre;
   (B)   Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 66 feet;
   (C)   Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 30%;
   (D)   Yard requirements.
      (1)   Front yard. Not less than 35 feet. Provided that where established primary buildings in the same block have front yards substantially less than the prescribed 35 feet, a new building may be sited with a front yard which is the average of the two established front yards immediately adjacent. Provided further that this amendment will not be interpreted to permit a front yard depth less than 25 feet;
      (2)   Side yard. Least width of either yard shall not be less than eight feet, but the sum of the two side yards shall not be less than 20 feet, except in the case of a corner lot, where the side yard on the road or street side shall not be less than 25 feet;
      (3)   Rear yard. Not less than 35 feet; and
      (4)   Application. The above requirements shall apply to every lot, building, or structure.
   (E)   Height.
      (1)   For buildings and structures, no building or structure shall exceed a height of two and one-half stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.
      (2)   For detached accessory buildings, no detached accessory building shall exceed a height of 25 feet.
   (F)   Off-street parking. Off-street parking is as required in § 152.086;
   (G)   Floor area. The minimum floor area requirement per dwelling unit is 1,000 square feet; and
   (H)   Manufactured homes. See § 152.103(H).
(Prior Code, § 752.04) Penalty, see § 10.99