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Omro City City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

28.- R-2 DUPLEX DISTRICT

Sec. 17.28.010.- Purpose.

This district provides for two-family year-round residential development in areas which are serviced by adequate utilities and municipal facilities.

(Prior Code, § 13-1-43(a); Code 1998, § 17.28.010; Ord. No. 346, § 1(part), 1997; Ord. No. 387, § 1(part), 2003)

Sec. 17.28.020. - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 Duplex District:

A.

Duplexes: two-family dwellings;

B.

Single-family dwellings, in which case the R-1 single-family residential dimensional requirements shall be followed;

C.

As listed under Section 17.24.020 C through H.

(Prior Code, § 13-1-43(b); Code 1998, § 17.28.020; Ord. No. 346, § 1(part), 1997; Ord. No. 387, § 1(part), 2003)

Sec. 17.28.030. - Conditional uses.

A.

Community living arrangements and day care centers which have a capacity for eight or fewer persons;

B.

Home occupations;

C.

Public and semi-private uses, including, but not limited to the following: public and private schools, churches, hospitals, day care centers, rest homes and elderly housing, bed and breakfast establishments, fire and police stations and historic sites;

D.

Funeral homes.

(Prior Code, § 13-1-43(c); Code 1998, § 17.28.030; Ord. No. 346, § 1(part), 1997; Ord. No. 387, § 1(part), 2003; Ord. No. 418(part), 2006; Ord. No. 479, 12-19-2017)

Sec. 17.28.040. - Dimensional requirements.

The following dimensional requirements shall apply:

A.

Maximum building height:

1.

Principal building: 35 feet or a maximum of 2½ stories.

2.

Accessory building: 15 feet.

B.

Minimum lot area: 8,000 square feet.

C.

Minimum lot width: 80 feet.

D.

Front yard setback: 25 feet.

E.

Rear yard setback.

1.

Principal building: 25 feet.

2.

Accessory building: three feet.

F.

Side yard setback:

1.

Principal building: 7½ feet from foundation.

2.

Accessory building: three feet from foundation.

G.

Minimum living space: 600 square feet per unit.

H.

Finished grade at the front of residence shall be established by the city engineer.

I.

Permit application for a duplex shall include one or two garages with a minimum of 600 square feet. (For maximum size see Chapter 17.72.)

(Prior Code, § 13-1-43(d); Code 1998, § 17.28.040; Ord. No. 346, § 1(part), 1997; Ord. No. 387, § 1(part), 2003; Ord. No. 394(part), 2003)