Pinckneyville City Zoning Code
R-2 RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT
§ 154.130 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Due to past patterns of development and future expectations, the R-2 Residential District is best suited to single family dwelling including educational, religious, and recreational facilities. Regulations relating to the R-2 Districts are intended to respect the integrity of the neighborhoods, ensure the safety of its residents, maintain and enhance property values, and provide for the future growth of residential living in the community.
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14)
§ 154.131 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS.
Lots in the R-2 Residential Districts shall not contain more than one principal building which shall be the dwelling which shall be consistent with other dwellings in the district, and which shall include a minimum 900 square feet of ground floor living space expressly excluding the area of any attached garage.
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14; Am. Ord. O-2020-28, passed 10-26-20)
§ 154.132 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PERMITTED USES.
(A) Accessory buildings (garages, storage sheds, and the like).
(B) Libraries.
(C) Modular homes.
(D) Multi-family dwellings.
(E) Parks.
(F) Public recreation buildings.
(G) Single-family site-built dwellings.
(H) Roof mounted solar energy collector - on site system.
(I) Other uses not listed as determined by the Zoning Commission.
(Ord. O-2017-13, passed 5-22-17; Am. Ord. O-2020-28, passed 10-26-20)
§ 154.133 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT SPECIAL USES.
(A) Accessory buildings.
(B) Bed and breakfast inns.
(C) Cemeteries.
(D) Churches and religious institutions.
(E) Day care facilities.
(F) Group homes.
(G) Home occupations.
(H) Mobile home parks.
(I) Nursing homes.
(J) Pre-school/nursery school.
(K) Schools.
(L) Utility substations with screening.
(M) Other uses not listed as determined by the Zoning Commission.
(Ord. O-2017-13, passed 5-22-17; Am. Ord. O-2020-28, passed 10-26-20)
§ 154.134 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOT SIZES.
Lots located in the R-2 Residential District shall be no smaller than 50 feet by 100 feet. Multi-family dwellings shall have a minimum of 3,000 square feet of lot area per unit. Accessory buildings shall not cover more than 30% of the available rear yard area. (Also see the table in § 154.250.)
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14)
§ 154.135 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT HEIGHT AND SETBACK RESTRICTIONS.
The ceiling of the highest occupied level, excluding attic and rafter space, of a building in this district shall not exceed 25 feet above ground level. Front and rear setbacks shall be at least 20 feet on lots smaller than 100 feet in width and 150 feet in depth. Side setbacks shall be at least ten feet on lots smaller than 100 feet in width and 150 feet in depth. Front and rear setbacks shall be at least 35 feet on lots larger than 100 feet in width and 150 feet depth. Side setbacks shall be at least 15 feet on lots larger than 100 feet in width and 150 feet in depth. Accessory building setbacks shall be at least five feet on any size lot. (Also see the table in § 154.250.)
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14)
§ 154.136 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT PARKING.
All single-family dwelling uses in this district shall provide off-street parking for at least two vehicles. All multi-family dwelling uses in this district shall provide off-street parking for at least two vehicles per unit.
(Ord. O-2014-06, passed 8-11-14)