The purpose of the R-2 zone classification is to accommodate a need for moderate density residential districts, incorporating both single-family and two-family units.

(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Accessory dwelling unit (see section 15-13-39 for ADU requirements).

Agriculture.

Church, synagogue or similar permanent building used for regular religious worship.

Cluster subdivision, in accordance with chapter 9.

Daycare centers, provided the facility is located on the same site as an educational institution.

Educational institution.

Golf course, except miniature golf course.

Greenhouse, noncommercial only.

Home occupation.

Household pets.

Licensed family child care (see section 15-13-12 for special requirements).

Pigeon loft for the housing of racing pigeons (only allowed on single-family residential lots), in accordance with the standards as contained in section 15-13-19.

Public building, public park, recreation grounds and associated buildings.

Residential facilities for elderly persons (see section 15-13-25 for facility requirements).

Residential facility for persons with a disability (see section 15-13-15 for facility requirements).

Residential garage sales or yard sales.

Short-term rental (see section 15-13-38 for requirements).

Single-family dwelling.

Temporary building for use incidental to construction work. Such building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

Two-family dwelling, in accordance with the requirements of section 15-13-27.

(Ord. 2016-63, 12-20-2016, eff. 1-1-2017; amd. Ord. 2020-60, 12-1-2020; Ord. 2024-12, 5-7-2024)

The following uses shall be permitted only when authorized by a conditional use permit as provided in chapter 7 of this title:

Cemetery with customary incidental uses, including, but not limited to:

   A.   Mortuary services;

   B.   Crematory services;

   C.   Staff housing;

   D.   Service shops;

   E.   Chapel; and

   F.   Engraving, etching and final carving of unfinished grave markers and monuments and the sale and distribution of such finished or unfinished markers and monuments.

Group dwellings in accordance with chapter 10 of this title.

Planned residential unit development (PRUD), in accordance with chapter 8 of this title.

Private park, playground, or recreation area, but not including privately owned commercial amusement business.

Privately operated concession or amusement business in a public park.

Public school bus terminal, subject to the following standards:

   A.   School buses are owned and operated by the school district;

   B.   Facility is located in conjunction with school administrative offices; and

   C.   Accessory maintenance and fuel operations must be specifically applied for and approved.

Public utility substation or water storage reservoir developed by a public agency.

(Ord. 2009-33, 5-19-2009)

   A.   Minimum Lot Area:

      1.   Single-family dwelling, six thousand (6,000) square feet.

      2.   Two-family dwelling or other main building, twelve thousand (12,000) square feet. For lots subdivided prior to January 18, 2001, seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet provided that seventy five percent (75%) of the linear block is developed as duplexes.

      3.   Corner lot, seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

   B.   Minimum Lot Width: Minimum lot width, sixty feet (60'); corner lot, seventy feet (70').

   C.   Minimum Yard Setbacks:

      1.   Front: Front, twenty five feet (25'), except average where fifty percent (50%) frontage is developed, but not less than twenty feet (20').

      2.   Side:

         a.   Main building, eight feet (8'), with a total width of two (2) side yards of not less than eighteen feet (18') for single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling, and twenty feet (20') each side for other main building.

         b.   Accessory building, eight feet (8'), except one foot (1') if located at least six feet (6') in rear of main building, but not closer than eight feet (8') to dwelling on adjacent lot.

      3.   Corner Lot: Side facing street on corner lot, twenty feet (20'), except average where fifty percent (50%) frontage is developed, but not less than fifteen feet (15').

      4.   Rear:

         a.   Main building, thirty feet (30').

         b.   Accessory building, one foot (1'), except eight feet (8') where accessory building rears on side yard of adjacent corner lot.

   D.   Building Height:

      1.   Minimum, one story.

      2.   Maximum, two and one-half (21/2) stories or thirty five feet (35').

   E.   Lot Coverage: No accessory building or group of accessory buildings shall cover more than twenty five percent (25%) of the rear yard area.

   F.   Landscaping: For single-family dwellings, all yard areas except those areas where accessory buildings, permitted parking and accessways are specifically allowed are required to be landscaped and maintained. For new single-family construction the landscaping shall be installed within eighteen (18) months of the time of the first occupancy of the dwelling. For duplex requirements see subsection 15-13-16F of this title.

(Ord. 72-13, 7-6-1972; amd. Ord. 78-42, 12-21-1978; Ord. 79-44, 11-1-1979; Ord. 87-11, 3-12-1987; Ord. 97-35, 5-27-1997; Ord. 2001-5, 2-13-2001; Ord. 2003-24, 5-27-2003)