The intent of the R-2 District is to establish and preserve medium density residential districts, excluding uses which are not compatible with residential use but permitting certain nonresidential uses which are of particular convenience to the residents of the district.

1.   Permitted Principal Uses and Structures.

   A.   Single family dwellings.

   B.   Two-family dwellings.

   C.   Multi-family dwellings.

   D.   All uses and structures permitted under R-1.

   E.   Mortuary or funeral homes.

   F.   Religious, education, non-profit charitable institutions.

   G.   Private kindergartens and day nurseries.

2.   Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures.

   A.   All uses and structures permitted under R-1.

   B.   Uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use are permitted subject to the provision of Section 165.24.

3.   Special Exceptions. The following special exceptions are permitted in the R-2 District, subject to provision of Section 165.24(6)(D).

   A.   All special exceptions permitted under R-1.

   B.   Mobile homes converted to real estate, meeting same yard and area requirements as single family dwellings under this section. In addition, the following requirements must be met:

      (1)   The mobile home shall be located on and permanently attached to a cement slab at least four (4) inches thick, at least the length of the trailer in length, and of a width at least four (4) feet greater than the width of the trailer such that the slab extends four (4) feet or more beyond the side of the trailer on the doorway side.

      (2)   That each trailer shall be permanently connected to the Palo sanitary sewer in accordance with the ordinance and rules, regulations and requirements of the City of Palo.

      (3)   That each trailer shall have a separate well permanently connected to the mobile home as permanent water supply for that particular home.

      (4)   That each trailer shall have a separate and permanent connection to the electric service facilities in accordance with the ordinances and rules, regulations and requirements of the City of Palo.

      (5)   That each mobile home shall comply with all the sanitary and health laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the State of Iowa, the City of Palo, and further comply with all the other laws, rules and regulations and requirements of the City of Palo and the State of Iowa.

      (6)   That a permit shall be first obtained from the City Council before a mobile home is located, occupied or used on the premises.

      (7)   That before a mobile home is located in said district, it shall first be necessary to make application to obtain a temporary permit for the location of said home; if the Council finds that said proposed location complies with all of the terms of this zoning ordinance and all of the laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the City of Palo and the State of Iowa, the Council shall issue such temporary permit.

      (8)   That after obtaining a temporary permit, before a mobile home may be used or occupied as a residence, a further application shall be made to the City Council to obtain an occupancy permit and the Council shall obtain such information and make such inspections as may be necessary to determine if the mobile home complies with all the terms of the zoning ordinance and other laws, rules, regulations and requirements of the State of Iowa and the City of Palo.

      (9)   That no mobile home may be located, occupied or used as a temporary place of residence except in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

4.   Bulk Requirements.

 

 

5.   Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Space.

   A.   Dwellings - two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit plus

   B.   Other uses permitted - same as R-1.