An R-2 Low Density Residential District shall contain a minimum of twenty acres.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The intent of R-2 Low Density Residential Districts is to permit the establishment of low density single-family residential uses not to exceed two dwelling units per gross acre. Centralized water and sewer facilities are required.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The following uses are permitted in an R-2 Low Density Residential District:

   (a)   Single-family detached dwellings; and

   (b)   Churches and other places of worship, not including funeral chapels or mortuary chapels, and schools and institutions for academic instruction.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   The following uses may be permitted in an R-2 Low Density Residential District only if expressly authorized by Council in accordance with Chapter 1284 and subject to limitations and restrictions deemed necessary by the Planning Board and/or Council:

   (a)   Private, noncommercial recreation areas and facilities such as recreation clubs, golf courses and country clubs;

   (b)   Structures and installations which are necessary public facilities and utilities and which require location in an R-2 District;

   (c)   Cemeteries;

   (d)   Home occupations, as regulated by Section 1280.27.

   No building or other structure in an R-2 Low Density Residential District shall be used by a commercial or industrial establishment.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   An accessory use or building or other structure customary and incidental to a use permitted in this chapter is permitted in an R-2 Low Density Residential District, provided that such accessory use or building or other structure does not involve any type of business, trade, manufacturing or industry.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Zoning lots not less than 21,780 square feet in land area are permitted in an R-2 Low Density Residential District. No lot in such a District shall have a width less than 100 feet. Such lots are permitted only if they are serviced by group or central sewage treatment.
(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Yard requirements for an R-2 Low Density Residential District are as follows:

   (a)   Front. There shall be a minimum depth of forty feet.

   (b)   Side. There shall be a minimum width of fifteen feet, with the combined width of both side yards not less than thirty-five feet.

   (c)   Rear. There shall be a minimum depth of fifty feet.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-2 Low Density Residential District, the principal and accessory buildings on a lot shall occupy up to a maximum of twenty percent thereof.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-2 Low Density Residential District, buildings shall have a minimum floor area of 1,500 square feet.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   In an R-2 Low Density Residential District, no building shall exceed three stories, or forty feet in height.
(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)

   Off-street parking and loading in an R-2 Low Density Residential District shall be provided for in accordance with Chapter 1292.

(Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)