The R-2 zone is created to provide a suitable living environment for those persons and families seeking to reside in low-density multiple-family dwelling units. The R-2 zone also provides a transition between single-family and medium and high density residential areas.

(Prior code § 9233.1)

A.

The following minimum dwelling unit sizes apply to the R-2 zone:

1.

Bachelor: four hundred square feet;

2.

Efficiency: five hundred square feet;

3.

One-bedroom: seven hundred square feet;

4.

Two-bedroom: nine hundred square feet;

5.

Three-bedroom: one thousand one hundred square feet. (Add two hundred square feet for each bedroom over three.)

B.

Family rooms or dens shall be considered bedrooms for this calculation.

C.

Required floor area shall not include porches, garages, entries, terraces, patios or basements.

(Prior code § 9233.2)

The following uses are permitted in any R-2 zone:

A.

Principal uses:

1.

Detached dwelling units or duplexes;

B.

Accessory uses:

1.

Same as R-1.

(Prior code § 9233.3)