The R-2 Two-family Residential District provides residential living in low-scale detached and attached dwelling units. It should be used in areas at transitions between neighborhoods and corridors, activity centers, parks and civic spaces. This district is appropriate in village neighborhoods, as part of mixed-use context of activity centers, or at transition areas adjacent to thoroughfares or greenspace identified in the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 2494, § III, 7-1-2024)

Permitted uses in this district are specified in chapter 19.27 "Zoning Districts and Uses." They are either generally allowed, allowed by conditional use permit review, or by special use permit. In addition, accessory uses may be permitted subject to chapter 19.34.

(Ord. No. 2494, § III, 7-1-2024)

One family dwellings constructed in this district shall comply with the height, front, side and rear yard requirements and minimum lot size requirements of the District R-1a. Two family dwellings shall comply with the minimum requirements in Table19.10.A.

(Ord. No. 2494, § III, 7-1-2024)

Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. (For additional parking regulations see chapter 19.46.)

(Ord. No. 2494, § III, 7-1-2024)

All new buildings or structures and proposed expansions and enlargements of more than ten percent of the existing floor area of existing buildings except single family and two-family dwellings, group homes and residential design manufactured homes shall prepare and submit a site plan in accordance with chapter 19.32 Site Plan Approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.

If application is made for a building permit for a building or structure, which is not required to submit a site plan and whose architectural style or exterior materials in the opinion of the building official vary substantially from such style or materials which have been used in the neighborhood in which the building or structure is to be built, the plans and supporting information for such building or structure shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and approval as to its compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. This paragraph shall not apply to single-family and two-family dwellings, group homes and residential design manufactured homes.

(Ord. No. 2494, § III, 7-1-2024)

Application of the R-2 district through planned zoning applications shall occur according to the procedures and criteria in chapter 19.24, Planned Zoning District. Plans shall use the following building types from section 19.23.015 of the MXD District as the basis for the plan:

(a)

Detached House—Standard Lot

(b)

Detached House—Small Lot

(c)

Attached House

(Ord. No. 2494, § III, 7-1-2024)