Subdivision 1: Lots Platted and Property Annexed After May 19, 1981

7.02.01 Generally

The provisions in this subdivision shall apply to lots in R-2 residential district which were platted after May 19, 1981.

7.02.03 Minimum lot sizes

Minimum lot sizes under this subdivision shall be as follows:

1.

Lot area not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet;

2.

Minimum lot width at front of building line sixty (60) lineal feet.

7.02.04 Permitted land uses

Land uses permitted under this subdivision of the R-2 Land Use District shall be as follows:

1.

A detached one-family dwelling of minimum area of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area, exclusive of open porches, open breezeways or carports;

2.

Detached buildings for accessory uses, including those auxiliary structures customarily incidental with private residences, such as a garage occupying a combined area not exceeding ten (10) percent of the lot area;

3.

Urban agriculture (indoor crop production prohibited; on-site wholesale and retail sales prohibited except at garage sales as permitted elsewhere in the LDC and New Port Richey Code of Ordinances);

4.

Special exceptions: The following uses may be allowed upon approval for a special exception by the city council in accordance with this code:

a.

Churches, synagogues, temples or similar places of worship and their accessory uses.

b.

Bed and breakfast operations as regulated under section 7.23.00 et seq. of this code.

(Ord. No. 2016-2073, § II, 6-21-2016)

7.02.05 Minimum setback

The minimum setbacks under this subdivision of detached dwellings and accessory structures from avenues or streets and from all other lot boundaries shall be as follows:

1.

Minimum setback of front building line from a main artery and/or thoroughfare right-of-way shall be twenty-five (25) feet, measured to the nearest permanent part or projection of the dwelling. Front porches may extend into the required front yard setback, but not closer than ten (10) feet to the front property line and may not be altered to form enclosed or air-conditioned living spaces. Porches must maintain at least eighty (80) percent openness and may not be screened.

2.

Setback of rear building line of dwellings from the rear property line shall be twenty (20) feet. In the case of lots bordering on river, forty (40) feet from river bank.

3.

The minimum setback of side building lines on all real estate lots shall be seven and one-half (7½) feet from the side boundary line thereof, on both sides measured from the nearest building wall or corner, provided, however, that the roof of any permanent overhang of such building shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches. The setback requirement in the case of a lot which has a side boundary line that abuts on a main or arterial street shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the property line to the nearest permanent wall or corner of the dwelling erected thereon; provided, however, that the roof of any permanent overhang of such building shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches. Front porches may extend into the required side yard setback from a boundary line that abuts on a main artery or thoroughfare, but not closer than ten (10) feet to the property line and may not be altered to form enclosed or air-conditioned living spaces. Porches must maintain at least eighty (80) percent openness and may not be screened.

4.

Detached structures for accessory uses such as private garages may be located no closer to the rear or side property lines than five (5) feet except where the rear of a building lot abuts an avenue or street in which case a detached garage or similar accessory use structure can be no closer to the rear property line than twenty-five (25) feet and, in case of the river lots, not closer to the river than forty (40) feet.

5.

One (1) front porch setback encroachment per lot is permitted, unless the design lends itself to a wrap- around porch, as determined by the development department. The design, color and placement of the porch shall be architecturally-integrated with the architecture, façade and design of the existing dwelling, subject to design review and approval by the development department.

(Ord. No. 2016-2077, § III, 4-19-2016)

7.02.06 Maximum dwelling height

The maximum height of dwellings under this subdivision thirty-five (35) feet or two and one-half (2½) stories. All structures that are constructed within the floodplain will be allowed to be constructed at higher elevations. These elevations will be determined by the number of feet a structure must be elevated to meet the requirements of the city's flood insurance ordinance.

7.02.07 Prohibited land uses

All land uses not specifically permitted in this subdivision are prohibited.

Subdivision 2: Lots Platted and Property Annexed on or Before May 19, 1981

7.02.08 Generally

The following provisions in this subdivision shall apply to lots in the R-2 residential district which were platted on or before May 19, 1981.

7.02.09 Minimum lot sizes

Minimum lot sizes under this subdivision shall be as follows:

1.

Lot area not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet;

2.

The minimum lot width at front building line fifty (50) lineal feet.

7.02.10 Permitted land uses

Land uses permitted under this subdivision of the R-2 Land Use District are as follows:

1.

A detached one-family dwelling with a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet of living area exclusive of open porches, breezeways or carports;

2.

Detached buildings for accessory uses, including those auxiliary structures customarily incidental with private residences, such as a garage occupying a combined area not exceeding ten (10) percent of the lot area;

3.

Special exceptions: The following uses may be allowed upon approval for a special exception by the city council in accordance with this code:

a.

Churches, synagogues, temples or similar places of worship and their accessory uses.

b.

Bed and breakfast operations as regulated under section 7.23.00 et seq. of this code.

7.02.11 Minimum setback

Minimum setbacks under this subdivision shall be as follows:

1.

Minimum setback of front building line from a main artery and/or thoroughfare right-of-way shall be twenty-five (25) feet, measured to the nearest permanent part or projection of the dwelling. Front porches may extend into the required front yard setback, but not closer than ten (10) feet to the front property line and may not be altered to form enclosed or air-conditioned living spaces. Porches must maintain at least eighty (80) percent openness and may not be screened.

2.

Setbacks of rear building line from rear property line is ten (10) feet. In the cases of lots bordering on the river, forty (40) feet from the river bank.

3.

The minimum setback of side building lines on all real estate lots shall be five (5) feet from the side boundary line thereof on both sides measured from the nearest building wall or corner; provided, that the roof of any permanent overhang of such building shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches. The setback requirement in the case of a lot which has a side boundary line that abuts a main or arterial street shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the property line to the nearest permanent wall or corner of the dwelling erected thereon; provided, however, that the roof of any permanent overhang of such building shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches. Front porches may extend into the required side yard setback from a boundary line that abuts on a main artery or thoroughfare, but not closer than ten (10) feet to the property line and may not be altered to form enclosed or air-conditioned living spaces. Porches must maintain at least eighty (80) percent openness and may not be screened.

4.

Detached structures for accessory uses such as private garages may be located no closer to the rear of the property lines than five (5) feet except where the rear of the building lot abuts an avenue or street in which case the detached garage or structure can be no closer than twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. In the case of the river lots, no closer than forty (40) feet.

5.

One (1) front porch setback encroachment per lot is permitted, unless the design lends itself to a wrap- around porch, as determined by the development department. The design, color and placement of the porch shall be architecturally-integrated with the architecture, façade and design of the existing dwelling, subject to design review and approval by the development department.

(Ord. No. 2016-2077, § IV, 4-19-2016)

7.02.12 Maximum building height

The maximum height of dwellings under this subdivision shall be thirty-five (35) feet or two and one-half (2½) stories. All structures that are constructed within the floodplain will be allowed to be constructed to a higher elevation. The elevation will be determined by the number of feet the structure must be elevated to meet the requirements of the city's flood insurance ordinance.

7.02.13 Prohibited land uses

All land uses not specifically permitted in this subdivision are prohibited.

(Ord. No. 1307, §§ 3, 4, 2-2-93; Ord. No. 1448, §§ 3, 4, 3-3-98; Ord. No. 1791, §§ 2, 3, 3-3-2006)