The purpose of the R-2.5 District is to provide for the development of attached single-family (townhouse) and multifamily housing and to implement the housing policies of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Prior Code, §16.030.000) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

   Permitted uses are subject to the requirements of §§ 155.045 through 155.057 of this chapter, if applicable. Refer to § 155.143 of this chapter:

   (A)   Multi-family dwellings, subject to §§ 155.045 through 155.057 of this chapter;

   (B)   Townhouse dwellings, subject to §§ 155.485 through 155.487 of this chapter;

   (C)   Duplex dwellings;

   (D)   Triplex dwellings;

   (E)   Single-family detached dwellings that received a building permit prior to February 28, 2022;

   (F)   Cottage clusters, subject to § 155.055;

   (G)   Accessory dwellings and accessory structures, subject to §§ 155.500 through 155.502 of this chapter;

   (H)   Home occupations, administrative, subject to §§ 155.430 through 155.432 of this chapter;

   (I)   Certified family child care home;

   (J)   Residential homes;

   (K)   Residential facility;

   (L)   Manufactured homes on individual lots, subject to §§ 155.515 through 155.518 of this chapter;

   (M)   Short-term rentals subject to § 155.056(F); and

   (N)   Planned Unit Development, subject to §§ 155.610 through §§ 155.614 and § 155.485 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 16.030.005) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2- 22-2022; Ord. 487, passed 11-21-2022)

   (A)   Subject to the requirements of §§ 155.045 through 155.057 of this chapter, if applicable, and § 155.200 of this chapter. Refer to § 155.143 of this chapter.

   (B)   The following uses and their accessory structures may be permitted in the R-2.5 District when authorized by the Planning Commission pursuant to conditional use permit.

      (1)   Single-family detached dwellings on properties that were within the city limits prior to February 28, 2022;

      (2)   Civic / governmental use;

      (3)   Educational facility;

      (4)   Extended care facility / convalescent / nursing home;

      (5)   Home occupations exceeding administrative, subject to §§ 155.430 through 155.432 of this chapter;

      (6)   Manufactured home parks, subject to §§ 155.515 through 155.518 of this chapter;

      (7)   Fraternal lodge;

      (8)   Places of worship; and

      (9)   Utility facilities.

(Prior Code, § 16.030.010) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2- 22-2022; Ord. 487, passed 11-21-2022)

   The following dimensional standards are the minimum requirements for all development in the R-2.5 District except for modifications permitted under §§ 155.530 through 155.533 or §§ 155.610 through 155.614 of this chapter.

      (1)   The density of new townhouse, multifamily and cottage cluster developments within the R-2.5 Zoning District shall be between 15.3 and 21.8 dwelling units per net acre, with a target density of 17.4 dwelling units per net acre.

      (2)   The density of duplexes and triplexes shall be based on the minimum required lot size of 3,000 square feet.

      (3)   Density bonus. Residential developments that include a minimum of 20% affordable dwelling units may increase the maximum density of the development by 20%. Affordable units are housing units that are reserved for households with a maximum household income of 80% of a city’s mean household income. The affordable units must be reserved as affordable units for a minimum of 25 years.

      (4)   Mixed density. If a residential development includes more than one housing type, the maximum density of each housing type shall be calculated separately, in compliance with divisions (A)(1) through (A)(3) above.

      (1)   New lots created by plat shall have a maximum lot size of 4,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

      (2)   Existing single-family dwelling shall have a 4,000 square feet minimum per lot.

      (3)   Townhouse dwellings: 2,000 square feet minimum per dwelling unit.

      (4)   Duplex dwellings and triplex dwellings: 3,000 square feet minimum per lot.

      (5)   Multi-family dwellings (greater than three units) and cottage cluster projects: 2,000 square feet minimum per dwelling unit.

      (6)   All other uses 4,000 square feet minimum.

         (a)   For all structures: ten feet; and

         (b)   Garage: 20 feet.

         (c)   Garages, carports and accessory structures shall be accessed from the rear of the building via an alley where appropriate and feasible. If front access garages are proposed, the applicant must provide justification as to why rear access garages are not appropriate or feasible.

         (d)   A porch, garage, carport, accessory dwelling or accessory structure shall not exceed the front building elevation of the principle structure by more than six feet.

         (a)   Street-access lots: ten feet;

         (b)   Alley-access lots: two feet; and

         (c)   Accessory structures and accessory dwellings: five feet.

         (a)   Side yards should be established to create separation between structures and meet fire codes and provide space for pervious surface area;

         (b)   All multi-family structures shall be set back 20 feet from the property line of an abutting single-family residential lot or use unless approved otherwise by the Planning Commission.

         (c)   Adjacent to street: ten feet plus additional space necessary to comply with the standards of § 155.656 of this chapter;

         (d)   Accessory structures and accessory dwellings: five feet adjacent to street setback, except as provided for in §§ 155.500 through 155.502 of this chapter; and

         (e)   Attached dwellings do not require side yard setbacks along the side the dwelling units are attached.

         (a)   Single-family detached: 65%;

         (b)   Duplex and triplex: 75%;

         (c)   Townhouse: 80%;

         (d)   Multifamily: 80%; and

         (e)   All other uses: 65%.

(Prior Code, §16.030.015) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

   Parking requirements are specified in §§ 155.670 and 155.676 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, §16.030.020) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)

    The following standards will be applied to all dwellings:

   (A)   (1)   All units shall utilize at least two of the following design features to provide visual relief along the front of the home:

         (a)   Dormers;

         (b)   Gables;

         (c)   Recessed entries;

         (d)   Covered porch entries;

         (e)   Cupolas;

         (f)   Pillars or posts;

         (g)   Bay or bow windows;

         (h)   Eaves (minimum 6" projection); and

         (i)   Offsets on building face or roof (minimum 16 inches);

      (2)   If alternative design features are proposed by an applicant not included in the options above, the applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for approval of the alternative design features.

   (B)   All manufactured homes shall also comply with the requirements of §§ 155.515 through 155.518 of this chapter.

(Prior Code, §16.030.025) (Ord. 427, passed 5-16-2016; Ord. 451, passed 6-4-2018; Ord. 477, passed 2-22-2022)