The intent of the R-2 two-family residential district is to provide areas suitable for two-family duplex residences on medium density lots, free from other uses which are incompatible with the character and intent of the district. The regulations set forth in this article or set forth elsewhere in this ordinance, when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the R-2 two-family residential district.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

1.

Two-family residential dwellings.

2.

Accessory structures.

3.

Home occupations in accordance with the requirements set forth in Article XXV, Section 6 - "Detailed Use Regulations - Home Occupation".

4.

Churches.

5.

Public Schools.

6.

Recreational facilities designed and intended to serve only the residents of the development.

7.

Group homes/family care homes for ten or less mentally ill or retarded persons to be located only in R-2 two-family residential district. Said group home must be licensed by the State of Alabama and permitted by the City of Pelham. Also reference Code of Ala. § 11-52-75.1, in accordance with the requirements of the detailed use regulations set forth in Article XXV, section 3, detailed use regulations, group home/family care home.

8.

Home day care.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

A use which is permitted in a particular zoning district only by special application and approval by the board of adjustment on such special exception as they are authorized to rule on by the terms of this ordinance, and which is subject to restrictions and safeguards as to number, area, character, location or relation to the neighborhood. This use is permitted further subject to appropriate permits and/or licenses being issued in accordance with the provisions of the ordinances of the City of Pelham. It should be noted that an application of a special exception is not an appeal, even though it is being considered by the board. In this case, the board is acting in an administrative role and is applying the general provisions of the ordinance to a specific site and project. The following uses are granted subject to approval by the board of adjustment, and further subject to appropriate permits and/or licenses being issued:

1.

Broadcasting towers or wireless communications facilities shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Ordinance No. 374-2, or the most current revision thereof.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

1.

No accessory structures are to be allowed in the front yard or in the side yard of the principal residence.

2.

Single-family dwellings.

3.

Multiple dwellings, with the exception of the permitted uses listed above in this article, Article IX.

4.

All commercial and industrial uses except as specified in sections 2 and 3 of this article, Article IX.

5.

Boats, trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, and similar items cannot be parked in the front yard of a residence or in the portion of the driveway to the front of the residence in the R-2 two-family residential district. An additional lot may be provided for these items as set forth in Article IX, section 9, additional regulations, item 3.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

Except as provided in Article XXIV, supplementary regulations and modifications and Article XXVII, board of adjustment, the area and dimensional regulations set forth in the following table shall be observed:

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Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Article XXIII, off-street parking and loading requirements.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

Landscaping and buffers shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Article XXIV, supplementary regulations and modifications, section 9, landscaping and buffers.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

Any signage shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Article XXII, sign ordinance.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)

1.

Accessory buildings and structures may be built in a rear yard, but such accessory buildings and structures shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the required rear yard and shall not be nearer than ten feet to any side or rear lot line.

2.

All utilities shall be under existing public street rights-of-way or easements.

3.

A screened storage area may be provided at the developer's discretion on a separate lot or common area with a suitable paved bituminous or concrete surface for parking boats, trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, and similar items to contain a minimum of one space per unit, if no garage space is provided for these items within the residence. None of the vehicles listed above can be parked in the front yard of a residence or in the portion of the driveway to the front of the residence. Any screening used in the R-2 two-family residential district shall be in accordance with the requirements for specific uses set forth in Article XXIV, section 13, supplementary regulations and modifications, screening.

(Ord. No. 135-182, 7-16-07)