Madison City Zoning Code
“R-2" LARGE
LOT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 151.080 PURPOSE.
The Large Lot Residential District is intended to establish an area of residential uses consisting of single-family dwellings and directly related complimentary uses. District regulations are designed to maintain low density residential uses and restrict incompatible development.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)
§ 151.081 PERMITTED USES.
The following are permitted uses:
(A) One-family dwelling unit with a minimum exterior footprint size of 1,200 square feet not including a garage;
(B) Noncommercial gardening;
(C) Public buildings and uses of the following kinds: parks, playgrounds.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)
§ 151.082 CONDITIONAL USES.
The following uses may be permitted:
(A) Churches, parish houses, licensed child nurseries/daycare centers;
(B) Public services and uses;
(C) The extension of a use into a district where it would otherwise be prohibited, in a case where a district boundary line is so located that a lot is in more than one district;
(D) Planned Unit Developments as regulated by this chapter;
(E) Private garages or storage sheds exceeding 1,200 sq. ft.;
(F) Private or public golf courses, country clubs, tennis courts, and swimming pools.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)
§ 151.083 ACCESSORY USES.
The following are permitted accessory uses:
(A) Private garages of 1,200 square feet or less and parking spaces as regulated by § 151.204;
(B) Outdoor storage of recreation vehicles and equipment;
(C) Noncommercial greenhouses and conservatories;
(D) Swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests;
(E) Tool houses, sheds and similar buildings for storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment;
(F) Essential services;
(G) Fencing, screening and landscaping as permitted and regulated by § 151.193;
(H) Home occupations consistent with § 151.202;
(I) Gazebos and similar structures;
(J) Pet shelters, pens, runs, cages, houses and kennels; for noncommercial use and accessory to the residential use.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)
§ 151.084 MINIMUM LOT SIZE.
(A) A lot area of not less than 15,000 square feet is required.
(B) A lot shall have a minimum width of 100 feet at the front yard setback line and a minimum depth of 150 feet.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)
§ 151.085 FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARD REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Front yards.
(1) For all buildings and structures, a front yard of not less than 20 feet is required.
(2) For all buildings exceeding 35 feet in height, each front yard shall be an additional front yard setback of 1 foot for each 1 foot that the building exceeds the height of 35 feet.
(B) Side yards.
(1) For single story principal buildings and structures, 2 side yards are required, each with a width of not less than 7 feet.
(2) For 2 or more story principal buildings and structures, 2 side yards are required, each with a width of not less than 10 feet.
(3) A side yard of not less than 5 feet is required for accessory buildings and structures.
(4) For all buildings exceeding 35 feet in height, each side yard shall have 1 additional foot for each 1 foot of building height over 35 feet.
(5) Where a lot is located at the intersection of two or more streets, the width of the yard along the side street shall not be less than ten feet for all buildings and structures.
(C) Rear yards.
(1) For principal buildings and structures, a rear yard with a depth of not less than 25 feet is required.
(2) No accessory building or structure shall be less than 5 feet from the rear lot line.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004; Am. Ord. 368, passed 7-8-2013)
§ 151.086 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS.
Building heights shall not exceed 35 feet.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)