Plain City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1149
RS2 Single Family Residential District
1149.01 PURPOSE.
The RS2 Single Family Residential District is established as a medium density residential district. The RS2 District established and preserves quiet single-family neighborhoods free from other uses except those which are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of such a district. As the health, safety and welfare of residents in such neighborhoods is directly linked to the provision of essential services and facilities, connection to public sewer and water is required for each dwelling unit in the RS2 District.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 2-25-08.)
1149.02 PERMITTED USE.
Land and buildings in the RS2 Single Family Residential Districts shall be used only for the following purposes:
(a) Dwelling Structures. Single-family dwelling structures.
(b) Accessory Use. Accessory buildings and uses in association with permitted dwellings as specified in Section 1183.05
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(Ord. 05-08. Passed 2-25-08.)
1149.03 CONDITIONAL USE.
The following uses shall be allowed in the RS2 Single Family Residential District subject to approval in accordance with Section 1138.06.
(a) Elementary and Secondary Schools. No rooms shall be regularly used for housing or sleeping of students.
(b) Public and Private Parks and Public Recreational Facilities.
(c) Religious. Church or other place of worship.
(d) Child Day Care Services. (8351)
(e) Home Occupation. Home occupation in association with a permitted dwelling, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 1183.13.
(f) Bed and Breakfasts.
(g) Accessory Dwelling Unit. Accessory dwelling units may be constructed in accessory structures provided they meet the requirements of Section 1183.05 and other additional requirements determined appropriate by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(h) Two-Family Residences (Duplexes). Subject to the following:
(1) A minimum lot area of 14,520 square feet and a minimum lot width of eighty feet are provided.
(2) A minimum floor area of 1000 square feet per unit is provided.
(3) A firewall meeting the Building Inspector's specifications is provided along any proposed common wall.
(4) Separate utilities and meters are provided for each unit.
(5) Detailed street elevation plans are provided with the Conditional Use permit application.
(6) The proposed twin single, duplex or similar structure does not substantially depart from or detract from the character of the area.
(7) A minimum of four off-street parking spaces is provided per structure.
(8) A minimum side yard setback of 15 feet or more on each side and a minimum rear yard setback of 40 feet or more are provided.
(Ord. 4-16. Passed 6-27-16.)
(Ord. 4-16. Passed 6-27-16.)
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 4-27-15)
1149.04 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PERMITTED USES.
In addition to the provisions of Chapter 1183, the following standards for arrangement and development of land and buildings are required in the RS2 Single Family Residential District.
(a) Lot Area and Coverage. For each dwelling unit there shall be a lot area not less than 14,520 square feet per dwelling unit. Only one principal use shall be permitted on a lot, and such lot shall not be covered more than thirty percent (30%) by structure.
(b) Lot Width. For a single-family dwelling there shall be a lot width of 80 feet or more at the front building line and such lot shall have access to and abut on a public right of way for a distance of sixty (60) feet or more. On a curving street or cul-de-sac forty-five (45) feet of frontage or more on an improved public right-of-way is required and lot width shall be eighty (80) feet or more at the minimum building line.
(c) Front Yard Setback. For dwellings there shall be a front yard setback of fifty (50) feet as measured from the street right of way line.
(d) Side Yard Setback. For dwellings there shall be a side yard setback of fifteen (15) feet or more on each side as measured from the side lot line. For accessory buildings there shall be a side yard setback of eight (8) feet or more on each side as measured from the side lot line.
(e) Rear Yard Setback. For main buildings there shall be a rear yard of forty (40) feet or more as measured from the rear property line. For associated accessory buildings there shall be a rear yard setback of eight (8) feet or more as measured from the rear property line.
(f) Maximum Height. No dwelling structure shall exceed thirty-five feet in height. Height of other structures shall not exceed the height of the dwelling structure.
(g) Minimum dwelling structure size. No dwelling unit shall have less than 1,700 square feet of finished floor area.
(Ord. 15-10. Passed 9-13-10.)
1149.05 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USES.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 2-25-08.)