(a)

The R-2 District is intended and designed to provide for certain medium-density residential areas now developed with single-family and two-family dwellings and areas where similar residential development seems likely to occur.

(a)

Only the use of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the R-2 District:

(1)

Any use permitted in the R-1 District.

(2)

Single-family dwellings.

(3)

Conversions of single-family dwellings into two-family dwellings in accordance with the lot area, frontage, height and yard requirements of this chapter.

(4)

Two-family dwellings, or duplexes consisting of two (2) lateral attached dwelling units with each unit having a separate access and utility sewer, and existing or being constructed upon a lot or parcel of real estate which is divided into two (2) parcels to allow for separate ownership of each parcel; provided that the division of the lot or parcel into two (2) parcels is in such a manner as to result in one (1) single-family dwelling unit being located on either side of the common boundary line, with the common wall between the two (2) laterally joined single-family dwelling units being on said common boundary line, and further subject to the recording of restrictive covenants, prior to division, which provide that the owners thereof are jointly and severally liable and responsible for the maintenance and repair of the common wall, as well as all other common aspects, including, but not limited to, utilities, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, easements, and driveways, all to the point of division. A duplex shall meet all other requirements pertaining to a two-family dwelling. Nothing herein, however, shall be construed to allow the separate other use of one (1) or both of the resulting two (2) parcels of real estate in the event the laterally joined two-family dwelling unit is partially or totally damaged or destroyed.

(a)

Accessory uses shall be those which are permitted in and as limited in the R-1 District.

(a)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to the modifications contained in Section 19.02.100:

(1)

Lot area:

Single-family dwelling - 7,500 square feet.

Two-family dwelling-10,000 square feet.

(2)

Lot width:

Single-family dwelling - 70 feet.

Two-family dwelling - 80 feet.

(3)

Front yard: 25 feet.

(4)

Side yards:

Minimum on each side - 10 feet.

Churches and schools - 40 feet on each side.

Duplexes - 0 feet on attached side.

(5)

Rear yard: 30 feet.

(6)

Maximum height:

Principal building - 35 feet.

Accessory buildings - 12 feet.

(7)

Maximum number of stories:

Principal building - 3 stories.

(Ord. No. 1362, § 1, 7-10-2019)

(a)

The minimum dimension of the main body of the principal building shall not be less than twenty-four (24) feet.

(a)

A permanent perimeter foundation meeting the Mount Pleasant Building Code standards shall be required for all principal buildings.

(a)

Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.06.

(a)

Signs shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.09.