Hopkins Township City Zoning Code
R-2 LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 157.120 DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE.
This zoning district is intended for low density residential uses together with required recreational, religious and educational facilities.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 7.01) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977)
§ 157.121 USE REGULATIONS.
(A) Land, buildings or structures in this zoning district may be used for the following purposes only:
(1) Single-family dwellings;
(2) Two-family dwellings; and
(3) Type A home occupations with Zoning Administrator approval, as described in § 157.053 of this chapter.
(B) Special uses by permit and in accordance with the provisions of §§ 157.345 through 157.350 of this chapter:
(1) Type B home occupations;
(2) Churches;
(3) Parks, playgrounds, community centers, governmental, administration or service buildings which are owned and operated by a governmental agency or a non-commercial organization;
(4) Private and public schools, libraries, museums, art galleries and similar uses, when owned by a governmental agency or non-profit organization; and
(5) Licensed child or adult daycare for seven to 12 non-related individuals.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 7.02) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977; Ord. 2001-1, passed 7-17-2001; Ord. 2-2014, passed 8-11-2014)
§ 157.122 HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height or two and one-half stories.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 7.03) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977) Penalty, see § 157.999
§ 157.123 AREA REGULATIONS.
No building or structure nor any enlargement thereof shall be hereafter erected, except in conformance with the following yard, lot area and building coverage requirements.
(A) Front yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 30 feet.
(B) Side yard. There shall be total side yards of not less than 20 feet; provided, however, that, no yard shall be less than seven feet.
(C) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet; provided, however, that, in the case of lakefront lots, the rear yard shall be not less than 50 feet.
(D) Lot area and width (single-family). The minimum lot area and width for a single-family dwelling shall be 8,500 square feet and 85 feet, respectively; provided, however, that, the minimum lot area and width for lots not served with public water and sewer shall be 15,000 square feet and 100 feet, respectively.
(E) Lot area and width (two-family). The minimum lot area and width for a two-family dwelling shall be 15,000 square feet and 100 feet, respectively; provided, however, that, the minimum lot area and width for lots not served with public water and sewer shall be 30,000 square feet and 100 feet, respectively.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 7.04) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977) Penalty, see § 157.999
§ 157.124 MINIMUM FLOOR AREA.
(A) Each dwelling unit, unless specified elsewhere, shall have a minimum of 900 square feet of usable floor area on the main or ground floor.
(B) Two-family dwellings shall have 900 square feet on the main or ground floor of each unit.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 7.05) (Ord. 1977-1, passed 10-10-1977; Ord. 2001-1, passed 7-17-2001; Ord. 2012-1, passed 11-5-2012) Penalty, see § 157.999