Lowry Crossing City Zoning Code
§ 11
“2F” TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
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General Purpose and Description of the “2F” - Two-Family Residential District:
This 2F district is intended to provide the opportunity to have developed [development] which is two-family (duplex) in character, but which encourages individual ownership of all dwelling units. This is permitted by dividing the typical duplex lot from front to back, thus encouraging the sale of each dwelling unit and the land upon which it sits, to the occupant. Principal use of land in this district is for single-family dwellings of at least 1600 square feet in size on lots of at least 1 acre and related recreational, religious and educational facilities normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced, orderly, convenient, and attractive residential area.
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USE REGULATIONS:
A building, dwelling, structure or premise shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1)
Two-Family residence (duplex) with an Attached Garage.
An “Attached Garage” being a private garage for at least two vehicles for each unit that is a physical part of the dwelling or one having a substantial physical connection with or under the roof line of the of the [sic] Single-family Dwelling.
(2)
Additional “Detached Garage” for each unit only as an accessory use meeting the requirements of a major accessory building.
(3)
Parks, playgrounds, community buildings, museums and other public recreational facilities, owned and/or operated by the municipality or other public agency; and privately owned and maintained playgrounds and like recreation areas.
(4)
Public buildings, including libraries, museums, police and fire stations, and similar public uses or facilities.
(5)
Real estate sales offices during the development of residential subdivisions, but not to exceed two years.
(6)
Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work on the premises, which said buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of construction work
(7)
Churches and Public schools (kindergarten through high school), shall be considered a permitted uses in all districts, however, a special use permit must be applied for and approved pursuant to the Special Use Section in order to provide conditions to protect health, provide safety and regulate traffic as related to these uses.
(8)
Such other uses as may be permitted with the granting of a Special Use Permit.
(9)
The following Accessory Uses if such uses are conducted in connection with the primary use of a “Duplex Dwelling”:
a.
A “customary home occupation” that does not include visits by customers or the general public.
b.
Servant quarters for persons in the employ of the family occupying the principal structure and their main income is derived from working on the property.
c.
Private swimming pool.
d.
“greenhouse” for noncommercial usage conducted in a Minor Accessory Building meeting the requirements of a Minor Accessory Building under this section
e.
through f. [Reserved]
g.
Off-Street Parking Regulations:
Off-street parking shall be permitted on the driveway but not otherwise in the front or side yard. Storage type off-street parking for one camper, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle, and/or one pleasure boat and boat trailer may be provided in the rear yard. The driveway from the street to the garage and any off-street parking area, must be concrete.
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MINIMUM SIZE OF LOT:
Lot Area: Two (2) acres.
Lot Width: 150 feet.
Lot Depth: 250 feet.
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING (Dwelling or Structure):
Minimum Building Size: 1600 square feet, exclusive of garages, breezeways and porches.
Maximum Height: 35 feet or not more than two and one-half (2-1/2) stories.
Maximum Lot Coverage: Principal Building Not to exceed 20% of total lot area.
Exterior Construction: At least (80%) percent of the exterior walls of the first floor of all structures, including all frame work surrounding all doors and windows, shall be of masonry construction exclusive of doors, windows, the area above the top plate line, gables and roofs. The 80% masonry requirement shall also apply to all additions or modifications to the principal building and to all attached garages and attached accessory buildings. See definition of Masonry in Section 30.
Front Yard: Minimum depth from edge of road easement to front of Principal Building - 50 feet.
Side Yard: Setback of at least 20 feet from the property line or road easement, whichever is the closest.
Rear Yard: Setback of at least 20 feet from the property line.
Exception: The Board of Adjustment may grant an Exception to the masonry construction requirement of this section and permit use of another type of exterior construction where the Board finds that the grant of the exception will not be contrary to the public interest and the spirit of this ordinance will be observed.
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ACCESSORY BUILDINGS (Detached):
(1)
MINOR Accessory Building:
Type: Storage type for tools, lawn care equipment, water well house, etc., and stable or loafing shed type for animals. |
Maximum Size: |
Storage type: 300 square feet. |
Maximum Number: |
Storage type: one. |
Maximum Height: One story. |
Location: Located behind the rear line of the residential building. |
Side Yard: |
Storage type: Setback of at least 20 feet from the property line or road easement, whichever is the closest. |
Rear Yard: |
Storage type: Setback of at least 20 feet from the property line. |
Exterior Construction: The building’s construction materials must complement that of the residential building. |
(2)
MAJOR Accessory Building:
Type: Shop or recreation building, swimming pool cabana, enclosed space for additional private vehicle parking (detached garage) or carport or boat storage.
Maximum Size: The total square footage of all buildings shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total square footage of the property. In determining the square footage, a building’s “Footprint” is used (rather than the square footage of living space, for example, of a house). Easements, setbacks, and other zoning or other constraints shall also be considered and may affect the net usable land available. Any Major Accessory building in excess of 10,000 square feet shall require a grant of an Exception from the Board of Adjustment.
Maximum Number: One (1) each unit.
Maximum Height: Sidewalls shall not exceed 14 feet.
Location: Located behind the rear line of residential building.
Side Yard: Setback of at least 20 feet from the property line or road easement, whichever is the closest.
Rear Yard: Setback of at least 20 feet from the property line.
Type of Exterior Construction: The architecture and construction of the buildings must complement that of the residential building. Metal building, including prefabricated buildings, with baked-on type finish or painted and trimmed to complement the residential building are permitted, however, the use of the old type wavy corrugated metal panels will not meet the requirement of construction that complements any residential construction.
(3)
EXCEPTION:
The Board of Adjustment may grant an Exception to the maximum size, maximum number, type of construction or other regulation in regard to permitted accessory buildings where the grant of the exception will not be contrary to the public interest and the spirit of this ordinance will be observed.
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Driveways For Large Tracts:
Only one main building for single-family use, with permitted accessory buildings, may be located on a lot regardless of size. To allow fire and emergency vehicles to reach the main building each such main building shall have its own private concrete driveway 12 feet in width to reach a dedicated public road, and where the driveway is longer than 100 feet in length from the main building to the public street, such driveway shall have an adequate turn-around area at the main building to allow fire and emergency vehicles ingress and egress without having to back out of the driveway. The term “private driveway” as used herein shall mean a driveway owned in fee by the owner of the tract or located on an easement that is exclusive to the owner of the tract.
Exception: The Board of Adjustment may grant as an Exception to the use of concrete for such driveway and permit use of another all-weather surface where the grant of the exception will not be contrary to the public interest and the spirit of this ordinance will be observed.
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Driveways For Unplatted Tracts:
Only one main building for single-family use, with permitted accessory buildings, may be located on any unplatted tract. To allow fire and emergency vehicles to reach the main building each such main building shall have its own private concrete driveway 12 feet in width to reach a dedicated public road, and where the driveway is longer than 100 feet in length from the main building to the public street, such driveway shall have an adequate turn-around area at the main building to allow fire and emergency vehicles ingress and egress without having to back out of the driveway. The term “private driveway” as used herein shall mean a driveway owned in fee by the owner of the tract or located on an easement that is exclusive to the owner of the tract.
Exception: The Board of Adjustment may grant as an Exception to the use of concrete for such driveway and permit use of another all-weather surface where the grant of the exception will not be contrary to the public interest and the spirit of this ordinance will be observed.
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Secondary Driveways:
Secondary driveways may be constructed of traffic grade material other than concrete, and shall be maintained and contained. The first 18 feet of such drive, however, must be constructed of a weather-impervious surface material should it connect with a public roadway.
(Ordinance 110 adopted 8/3/99; Ordinance 116, sec. 3, adopted 7/11/00; Ordinance 154, sec. 6, adopted 2/12/02; Ordinance 308, sec. 1, adopted 7/10/18)