The purpose of the R-2 Residential-Long Range Urban Service District (Large Lot) is to provide for areas of the City where low density residential development can take place and where urban services can be provided. The properties are large in size and would commonly overlay sensitive areas of the community. The intent of the R-2 District is to govern and implement portions of the Comprehensive Plan for the long range urban service area. (Prior Code § 20-62-1)

Subject to applicable provisions of this title, the following are permitted uses in an R-2 District:

   A.   Essential services.

   B.   Personal wireless service antennas located upon a public structure, as regulated by chapter 33 of this title.

   C.   Public parks, playgrounds and recreational uses.

   D.   Residential care facilities serving six (6) or fewer persons.

   E.   Single-family detached dwellings. (Prior Code § 20-62-2)

Subject to applicable provisions of this title, the following are interim uses in the R-2 District and are governed by chapter 5 of this title:

   A.   Farms, farmsteads, and farming.

   B.   Home extended business as regulated by chapter 29 of this title.

   C.   Model homes as regulated by chapter 20 of this title.

   D.   The keeping of horses as regulated by subsection 11-26-4F of this title. (Prior Code § 20-62-3)

Subject to applicable provisions of this title, the following are permitted accessory uses in the R-2 District:

   A.   Accessory uses incidental and customary to the uses permitted in sections 11-62-2, 11-62-3 and 11-62-5 of this chapter.

   B.   Except as otherwise limited, private recreational facilities, only accessory to an existing principal permitted use on the same lot and which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their occasional guests.

   C.   Fences.

   D.   Home occupations.

   E.   In home daycare serving fourteen (14) or fewer persons in a single-family detached dwelling.

   F.   Noncommercial greenhouses, provided they do not exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area.

   G.   Private garages and off street parking.

   H.   Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite dish TVROs, short wave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment including radio receivers, Federal licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers, as regulated by chapter 33 of this title.

   I.   Recreational vehicles and equipment.

   J.   Tool houses, sheds and other such structures for the storage of domestic supplies and equipment. (Prior Code § 20-62-4)

Subject to applicable provisions of this title, the following are conditional uses in an R-2 District. (Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by chapter 4 of this title.)

   A.   Governmental and public related utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the City; provided, that:

      1.   When abutting a residential use or a residential use district, the property is screened and landscaped in compliance with chapter 19 of this title.

      2.   The provisions of subsection 11-4-2F of this title are considered and determined to be satisfied.

   B.   Personal wireless service towers and antennas not located on a public structure as regulated by chapter 33 of this title.

   C.   Planned unit development as regulated by chapter 36 of this title.

   D.   Public or semipublic recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers; public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high and senior high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues; provided, that:

      1.   Side yards shall be double that required for the district.

      2.   Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in compliance with chapter 19 of this title.

      3.   Adequate off street parking and access is provided on the site in compliance with chapter 21 of this title and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with chapter 19 of this title.

      4.   Adequate off street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by chapter 22 of this title.

      5.   The provisions of subsection 11-4-2F of this title are considered and determined to be satisfied. (Prior Code § 20-62-5)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an R-2 District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this title:

   A.   Lot Area, Width And Depth:

      1.   Lot area: Two and one-half (21/2) acres.

      2.   Lot width: One hundred fifty feet (150').

      3.   Lot depth: One hundred fifty feet (150').

   B.   Principal Structure Setbacks:

      1.   Front yard:

 

 

      2.   Side yards:

         a.   Interior: Ten feet (10').

         b.   Corner: As required for the front yard.

      3.   Rear yard:

         a.   Interior: Fifty feet (50').

         b.   Through lot: As required for the front yard.

   C.   Accessory Structure Setbacks: Accessory structure setbacks as regulated by section 11-18-2 of this title. (Prior Code § 20-62-6)

The following lot coverage and height requirements shall be observed in an R-2 District:

   A.   The total ground area of all residential use buildings shall not exceed a lot coverage of five percent (5%).

   B.   All single-family residences shall be limited to a maximum height of two and one-half (21/2) stories or forty five feet (45'). (Prior Code § 20-62-7)

   C.   The height of accessory uses shall be governed by subsection 11-18-2F of this title. (Prior Code § 20-62-7; amd. 2018 Code)