The purposes of the R-2 medium/high density residential district are as follows:

A.

This district is intended primarily to provide for relatively high density concentrations of residential uses in areas where such higher density use is consistent with the general plan and which are convenient to public facilities and services which enable such concentrations.

B.

The R-2 district is intended primarily for application to residential areas where proximity to neighborhood residential uses or major streets make multifamily uses appropriate in the vicinity of single-family dwellings.

(Prior code § 13.06.001)

Permitted uses in the R-2 medium/high density residential district are as follows:

A.

Uses permitted in the R-1 district, Section 17.24.020, shall apply;

B.

One-family, two-family or multiple-family dwellings, either in one structure or in two or more detached buildings subject to requirements for space between buildings. When more than one main building is placed on a lot, the provisions of Section 17.08.090 shall apply. When the lot contains two or more acres in area, the provisions of Chapter 17.84 shall apply;

C.

Accessory structures and uses;

D.

Labor camps;

E.

Accessory dwelling units;

F.

Residential care facilities;

G.

Transitional housing;

H.

Supportive housing.

(Ord. 91-02 § 3, 1991: prior code § 13.06.002)

(Ord. No. 14-05, § 11, 9-9-2014; Ord. No. 24-02, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2024)

In the R-2 medium/high density residential district, uses permitted subject to conditional use permit are as follows:

A.

Churches;

B.

Country clubs and golf courses;

C.

Day nurseries, child care nurseries and nursery schools, not exceeding ten children when subject lot is occupied by only one dwelling unit;

D.

Electrical distribution substation;

E.

Funeral chapels;

F.

Planned developments, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.84;

G.

Private or parochial schools;

H.

Public schools, parks and playgrounds;

I.

Public libraries;

J.

Sanitariums and hospitals;

K.

Subdivision signs;

L.

Temporary or permanent telephone booths;

M.

Water pump stations;

N.

Mobile home parks.

(Prior code § 13.06.003)

(Ord. No. 13-08, § 6, 12-17-2013; Ord. No. 24-02, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2024)

In the R-2 medium/high density residential district, uses expressly prohibited are as follows:

A.

Commercial uses, including uses such as hotels, apartment hotels, motor courts, motels or other buildings wherein housing facilities are furnished to transient boarders or roomers;

B.

Industrial uses;

C.

Agricultural uses;

D.

Advertising structures;

E.

Truck parking;

F.

Wireless telecommunications facilities.

(Prior code § 13.06.004)

(Ord. No. 17-06, § 1, 4-25-2017)

In the R-2 medium/high density residential district, property development standards are as follows:

A.

Lot Area.

1.

Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of six thousand (6,000) square feet.

2.

Planned Developments. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot area.

B.

Lot Dimensions. The provisions of the R-1 district, Section 17.24.050(B) shall apply.

C.

Population Density.

1.

There shall be no more than one dwelling unit per three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot area, not to exceed four dwelling units per lot.

2.

For planned unit developments, the provisions of subsection (A)(2) of this section shall apply.

D.

Building Height.

1.

The maximum height of structures shall be two stories, not to exceed thirty (30) feet.

2.

No accessory building shall have a height greater than one story not to exceed twelve (12) feet to plate height.

E.

Yards.

1.

General Yard Requirements. The provisions of the R-1 district, Section 17.24.050(E)(1) shall apply.

2.

Front Yard.

a.

The minimum front yard setback shall be not less than twenty (20) feet. Where a front yard is proposed to be greater than fifty (50) feet, a site plan review shall be required as provided for in Section 17.08.090.

b.

For partially built-up blocks and neighborhood unit plans, the provisions of the R-1-A district, Section 17.20.050(E)(2)(b) shall apply.

3.

Side Yard.

a.

The minimum side yard shall be five feet for a single-story structure and ten feet for a two-story structure.

b.

For accessory buildings in side yards and main buildings abutting an alley, the provisions of the R-1-A district, Section 17.20.050(E)(3)(b) and (e) shall apply.

c.

Corner Lots. The provisions of the R-1 district, Section 17.24.050(E)(3)(c) shall apply.

d.

Reversed Corner Lot. On a reversed corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall not be less than ten feet. Private garages located in the side yard shall be at least twenty (20) feet from the property line on the side street, and not less than five feet from the rear property line on said reversed corner lot.

e.

When side yard is used for driveway access to serve parking facilities:

i.

The minimum space shall be ten feet;

ii.

If pedestrian access is required to a rear dwelling or dwellings and said access is to be by means of a driveway, then said space shall be increased to thirteen (13) feet in order to provide pedestrian access.

4.

Rear Yard.

a.

The minimum rear yard shall not be less than twenty (20) feet.

i.

For exceptions to the main building, the general provision and exceptions, Section 17.88.010 shall apply.

b.

For accessory buildings, the provisions of the R-1-A district, Section 17.20.010, et. seq. shall apply.

F.

Space Between Buildings.

1.

Main Buildings.

a.

Side to side. The minimum space shall be ten feet.

b.

Rear to side. The minimum space shall be fifteen (15) feet.

c.

Front to side. The minimum space shall be ten feet.

d.

Front to rear. The minimum space shall be twenty (20) feet.

e.

Front to front. The minimum space shall be twenty-five (25) feet.

f.

Front to front with drive-thru. The minimum space shall be thirty (30) feet.

g.

In no event shall the minimum space between buildings be less than ten feet.

2.

Accessory Structures. The minimum distance between accessory buildings and any other building shall not be less than six feet.

G.

Lot Coverage. The maximum lot area covered by buildings or structures shall not exceed fifty (50) percent.

H.

Fences, Hedges and Walls.

1.

For residential uses, the provisions of the R-A district, Section 17.16.050(H) shall apply.

2.

For nonresidential uses, the conditions in general provisions and exceptions, Section 17.88.010 shall apply.

I.

Off-Street Parking. The provisions of Section 17.16.050(I) shall apply.

J.

Access. The requirements in the R-A district, Section 17.16.050(J) shall apply.

K.

Outdoor Advertising.

1.

The provisions of the R-A district, Section 17.16.050(K) shall apply.

2.

For multiple-family uses there shall be permitted one unlighted sign not to exceed twelve (12) square feet in area for each such use; said sign shall be located in back of all required yards.

(Prior code § 13.06.005)

(Ord. No. 13-08, § 7, 12-17-2013; Ord. No. 14-05, § 12, 9-9-2014)

All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapters 17.08, 17.88 and 17.92.

(Prior code § 13.06.006)

The provisions of Chapter 17.84 shall apply.

(Prior code § 13.06.007)

Before any building or structure, except one single-family dwelling, is erected on any lot in the R-2 district, a site plan shall have been approved pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.08.90.

(Ord. 99-01 § 3, 1999: prior code § 13.06.008)