New Hanover Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 4
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-401 Purpose.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 400]
1.
The purpose of the R-2 Residential Districts is to provide for low density development in areas of steeper slopes and limited ground water supply. Low density development will help in maintaining the scenic beauty and in protecting the sensitive natural features of the area.
2.
Within the R-2 Residential Districts, a building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot or premises may be used when in conformance with the conditions of this chapter and the specific use, area and design regulations of this district.
§ 27-402 Use Regulations.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 401; as amended by Ord. 93-2, 2/8/1993, § 86; Ord. 95-8, 9/25/1995, § 4D; Ord. 05-06, 8/2/2005, § 16; Ord. 17-03, 3/27/2017; Ord. No. 21-05, 7/1/2021; Ord. No. 25-03, 8/7/2025]
1.
Uses Permitted by Right.
A.
A1 General farming.
B.
A2 Nursery.
C.
A4 Forestry.
D.
A8 Farm unit.
E.
B1 Detached dwelling.
F.
B9a Accessory professional office.
G.
B9b Accessory personal service.
H.
B9c Accessory instructional service.
I.
B9d Accessory home crafts.
J.
B10 Residential accessory building.
K.
C7 Municipal building or use.
L.
I9 Off-street parking.
M.
I10 Signs.
N.
I4 Temporary community event.
2.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use.
A.
I3 Temporary structure.
B.
(Reserved)
C.
I6 Wind energy conversion system.
3.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
A.
A3 Intensive agriculture.
B.
A5 Riding academy.
C.
A6 Kennel-commercial.
D.
A7 Agricultural retail.
E.
A9 Farm support facility.
F.
B8 Residential conversion.
G.
B9e Accessory family day care.
H.
B9f Accessory trades business.
I.
B9g Accessory repair service and other.
J.
C1 Place of worship.
K.
C2 School.
L.
C6 Cemetery.
M.
D1 Recreational facility.
N.
D2 Private recreational facility.
O.
D3 Private club.
P.
E2 Veterinary office.
Q.
F19 Cottage development, private camp.
R.
F20 Recreation Camping.
S.
F21 Golf course.
T.
F24 Guesthouse.
U.
G1 Utilities.
V.
G5 Cellular communications/telecommunications facility.
W.
I1 Nonresidential accessory building.
X.
I5 Oil and gas drilling.
Y.
I7 Air landing field.
Z.
I8 Towers, masts, etc.
AA.
I3 Temporary structure.
BB.
16 Wind energy conversion system.
§ 27-403 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 402; as amended by Ord. 93-2, 2/8/1993, § 40; by Ord. 95-8, 9/25/1995, § 4E; by Ord. 05-06, 8/2/2005, §§ 24, 25; and by Ord. 17-03, 3/27/2017]
1.
Unless a maximum height regulation is stated in § 27-305, Use Regulations, for a specific use, no principal building or structure shall exceed 35 feet and 2 1/2 stories in height. Any building or structure accessory to a dwelling, which building or structure is located at the setback line applicable in the underlying zoning district, shall be limited to 14 feet in height, however, the height may be increased one foot for every two additional feet the building or structure is situated away from the applicable setback line to a maximum of 25 feet in height. For exceptions, refer to Uses A1(3) [§ 27-305, Subsection 1, Use A1(3)], A3(5) [§ 27-305, Subsection 1, Use A1(3)], I6(2)(C) [§ 27-305, Subsection 9, Use I6(2)(C)], I8(3) [§ 27-305, Subsection 9, Use I8(3)] and § 27-1910.
2.
Unless a greater area or dimensional regulation is stated in § 27-305, Use Regulations, for a specific use, all uses in the R-2 Residential District shall meet the following requirements:
Uses | Minimum Lot Area (acres) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Building Coverage | Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio | Minimum Yards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Front (feet) | Side (feet) | Rear (feet) | |||||
B1 | 2.0 | 250 | 10% | — | 40 | 30 | 60 |
Other uses | 2.0 | 250 | 10% | 20% | 70 | 30 | 60 |
3.
Refer to § 27-2101, Natural Resource Protection Standards, to determine the building envelope.
