Newark Village City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
Residence District R-2
§ 170-15 District intent.
R-2 is intended to support the allowance of other types of residential units, mainly the inclusion of two- and multifamily units (apartments) and to allow for a mix of residential options within the Village. The district will also permit condominium and townhouse units.
§ 170-16 Permitted uses.
A.
Please refer to Chapter 170, Article IV, § 170-8, Schedule of Permitted Land Uses. The residential districts within the Village are hierarchical, that is, any use permitted in R-1 is also permitted in R-2 and R-3 and any use in R-2 is permitted in R-3, but not R-1. R-3 uses are only permitted in R-3.
B.
Other uses not specifically listed in § 170-8, Village of Newark Schedule of Permitted Land Uses, but deemed by the Zoning Board of Appeals to be similar in nature and compatible with the purposes of the R-2 Residence District. Once a use has been deemed similar in nature and compatible with the purposes of the district, special permit criteria shall be reviewed and a special permit issued, if approved. NOTE: In an R-2 Residence District, adult entertainment shall not be a permitted use.
C.
Conversions to a multifamily use upon the issuance of a special permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals and provisions for adequate off-street parking on a driveway and/or parking area. Front lawn and landscape areas shall not be reduced for parking and, on a corner lot, lawns and landscape areas shall not be reduced along the street sides. Requirements set forth in § 170-87 also apply.
§ 170-17 Area, yard, coverage, height and supplementary regulations.
The area, yard, coverage, height and supplementary regulations shall be as follows:
R-2 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multifamily | |||||
One-Family | Two-Family | Three-Family | Four-Family or More | Permitted Nonresidential Uses | |
Minimum gross square footage excluding garages and cellars | |||||
1 Story Building | 1,000 square feet | 850 square feet per unit | 850 square feet per unit | 850 square feet per unit | No restrictions |
1 1/2 story building | 1,250 square feet | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions |
2 story building | 1,500 square feet | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions |
Lot area minimum | 10,000 square feet | 12,500 square feet | 15,000 square feet | 4,000 square feet/unit | 40,000 square feet |
Lot frontage minimum | 80 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet | 120 feet | 150 feet |
Lot depth minimum | 125 feet | 125 feet | 150 feet | 150 feet | 200 feet |
Front yard minimum | 35 feet | 25 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 50 feet |
Rear yard minimum | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet |
Side yard minimum | 10 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | 25 feet each | 30 feet each |
Coverage maximum | 30% | 30% | 30% | 25% | 25% |
Building height maximum whichever is less | 3 stories or 35 feet | 3 stories or 35 feet | 3 stories or 35 feet | 3 stories or 35 feet | 35 feet |
Supplemental regulations as set forth in Article XIV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
§ 170-18 Building entrances.
A.
Each dwelling shall have a hip or gable roof extending over the porch or landing (minimum size 48 inches by 48 inches) of each main (front) entrance or entrances; the stairs leading to the landing shall have risers and treads and be closed on any exposed side below the treads; likewise any porch or landing shall have all exposed sides enclosed from the landing down with lattice, cement blocks or other similar type materials; if railings are required they will be decorative as well as functional.
B.
The aforesaid requirements of this section may be waived by the Village Code Enforcement Officer for good cause shown.
§ 170-19 Private garages and other accessory buildings for residential uses.
A.
No detached garage or other accessory building shall be placed closer to the rear or side property line than four feet. NOTE: Front setback must be met.
B.
No detached garage or other detached accessory building shall exceed 12 feet in height to the eave.
C.
All new driveways shall be a minimum width of nine feet and shall be a hard surface or compacted crusher run stone.
D.
Grassed areas around a residence and between the curb and sidewalk shall be maintained by the property owner.