Within the R-2 zone, the height and number of stories, the size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of a lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, the location and use of buildings, structures and land are regulated and restricted as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 2013-03, 1-15-2013, eff. 2-7-2013)

   A.   The objective in establishing the R-2 residential zone is to provide a residential environment within the city which is characterized by a more compact and somewhat denser residential development and somewhat higher volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic than is characteristic of one-family zones. Nevertheless, attractive lawns, shrubs and trees, and other landscape plantings about the houses and on the parking strip within the streets is also characteristic of this zone.

   B.   Representative of the uses in this zone are single-family dwellings, duplexes, nursing homes, public parks, playgrounds, schools, places of worship and other compatible uses. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

In order to accomplish the objectives of this zone, the following regulations shall apply in the R-2 residential zone. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

A temporary office building used as an office in connection with the sale of property within a subdivision under construction, provided that the temporary office is located on the same tract of land as the subdivision. A permit therefor shall be valid for not more than one year, at the expiration of which time the use shall be discontinued; subject to section 18.84.200 of this title (construction of temporary buildings).

Customary residential pets, except kennels.

Fences, walls and hedges; subject to section 18.84.100 of this title.

Gardening.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions of section 18.84.380 of this title.

Public schools, public libraries, public recreation buildings and similar public buildings and grounds; places of worship, but not including temporary revival tents or buildings; public utility buildings and structures, providing that no storage yard shall be maintained on the premises. All uses under this heading are subject to section 18.84.320, "Site Plan Review Process And Bonding", of this title.

Single-family dwellings, twin homes (if subdivided into 2 lots in accordance with title 17 of this code) and duplexes - conventional construction and modular homes. Also residential accessory structures appurtenant thereto.

Temporary building or yard storage of construction materials and equipment incidental and necessary to construction of a housing development, utilities or other community facilities, provided such temporary building or yard is located on the same tract of land on which the houses, utilities or other community facilities are constructed. A permit therefor shall be issued only to the contractor or builder and shall be valid for not more than one year, at the expiration of which time the same building or storage yard shall be removed from the premises and the use discontinued; subject to section 18.84.200 of this title (construction of temporary buildings). (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002; amd. Ord. 2007-11, 5-15-2007)

Residential healthcare facilities (nursing homes, including skilled nursing and intermediate healthcare facilities), subject to compliance with the standards for such uses as set forth in section 18.84.370 of this title and the approval of site plan in accordance with the provisions of section 18.84.320 of this title. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

Each lot or parcel of property in the R-2 Zone shall meet all of the following requirements:

   A.   Lot Size And Area Per Dwelling: The minimum lot size in the R-2 Zone shall be not less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet. Not more than one single-family dwelling may be placed upon a legally created lot or parcel of land in the R-2 Zone.

   B.   Lot Width: Each lot or parcel of land in the R-2 Zone shall have an average width of at least eighty feet (80'). (Ord. 2013-03, 1-15-2013, eff. 2-7-2013)

   C.   Front Yard/Garage Requirements: No home shall have a front yard setback of less than thirty feet (30') measured from the front property line or the right-of-way edge to the foundation of the home. For homes that have garage doors that face the street, the garage shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the back of sidewalk.

   D.   Side Yard/Rear Yard: Each lot or parcel of land in the R-2 Zone shall have a side yard of not less than ten feet (10'). No home shall have a rear yard setback of less than twenty feet (20') from the rear property line.

   E.   Side Yard; Corner Lots: When a side yard on a corner lot faces a street, the same setbacks as described in subsection C, "Front Yard/Garage Requirements", of this section shall apply. (Ord. 2016-08, 11-2-2016, eff. 11-27-2016)

   F.   Permissible Lot Coverage: All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, shall cover not more than thirty percent (30%) of the lot. (Ord. 2013-03, 1-15-2013, eff. 2-7-2013)

   G.   Building Height: No lot or parcel of land in the R-2 Zone shall have a building or structure used for dwelling or public assembly which exceeds a height of two (2) stories with a maximum of forty feet (40') as defined in section 18.08.010 of this title. (Ord. 2013-05, 6-18-2013, eff. 7-12-2013)

   H.   Accessory Buildings: See section 18.26.020 of this title. (Ord. 2014-02, 1-7-2014, eff. 2-2-2014)