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Oak Hill City Zoning Code

15.16 Residence

Districts R-2


Cross References - District established - see P. & Z. OHMC 15.10.010; Exceptions - see P. & Z. OHMC 15.38.010 et seq.; Private swimming pool - see P. & Z. OHMC 15.38.190.

15.16.010 Establishment

The Residence Districts R-2 are established to provide for the development of residential neighborhoods occupied by certain types of residential structures together with certain additional uses which are supporting to and compatible with residential neighborhoods. It is contemplated that all residences in these districts shall be served by public water supply and public sewage disposal facilities.

(Ord. 7-5-77)

15.16.020 Permitted Uses, Buildings And Other Structures

Permitted uses, buildings, and other structures are listed in the Land Use Table in OHMC 15.10.040.

15.16.030 Yard, Area And Height Provisions

  1. Area Per Dwelling Unit and Lot Dimensions.
    1. For a single-family dwelling, the minimum land area shall be 9,000 square feet and the minimum average width of the lot shall be not less than seventy-five feet. However, this shall not apply to prevent the construction of a single-family dwelling on a lot existing on the date of this enactment of this Zoning title.
    2. For a two-family dwelling or a pair of semidetached dwellings, the minimum land area shall be 12,000 square feet and the minimum average width of the lot shall be not less than ninety feet.
  2. Front Yards. Front yards shall be determined in the same manner as set forth in OHMC 15.14.030 and the building setback lines established by OHMC 15.40.040 shall take precedence as described in OHMC 15.14.030.
  3. Rear Yards. Rear yards shall be the same as for Residence Districts R-1 as set forth in OHMC 15.14.030.
  4. Side Yards.
    1. For a single-family residence, there shall be two side yards with a total width of not less than eighteen feet. The minimum width of any side yard shall be not less than eight feet.
    2. For a two-family dwelling, there shall be two side yards with a total width of not less than thirty feet and the minimum width of one side yard shall not be less than eight feet.
    3. For nonresidential structures, the side yard requirements are the same as those for Residence Districts R-1 as set forth in OHMC 15.14.030.
  5. Corner Lots. In the case of a corner lot, both yards abutting streets shall be determined as provided in OHMC 15.14.030 Part B.
  6. Height. The height shall not exceed three stories or thirty-five feet.

(Ord. 7-5-77; Ord. 12-5-95)

15.16.040 Private Garages And Other Accessory Buildings

Regulations pertaining to accessory structures and uses are in OHMC 15.38.020 Accessory Use Provisions.