This district is intended to encourage residential subdivisions of homes with less floor area than the other single-family districts to foster the development of starter homes.

(Res. of 7-17-2007(4))

The uses allowed in the R-2 zoning district as a matter of right are subject to section 66-34, general requirements of this article, to performance standards of article III, and to the requirements and development standards of this district. Uses not listed herein are not permitted in this district, except as provided in section 66-36, undefined uses, of this article. Consult article III, performance standards, or the other zoning districts if the use you seek is not listed in this district.

(a)

Allowed uses.

Bed and breakfast.

Boardinghouse.

Dwelling, manufactured home.

Dwellings, single-family, detached.

Religious facilities.

Short-term vacation rental.

(b)

Accessory buildings: Maximum of two per lot.

(c)

Accessory uses as part of a subdivision.

Dock, community.

Recreation, community.

Recreation, outdoor.

Water treatment plant, private.

(d)

Accessory uses that shall be on the same property as the principal use are as follows:

Animal, domestic.

Child home day care center.

Family accessory dwelling unit, either enclosed as part of principal dwelling unit or separate structure. This building shall not be a manufactured home.

Home occupation.

Personal care home, family.

Solar energy system: See chapter 53.

Swimming pools, private.

Tennis courts, private.

(Res. of 7-17-2007(4); Amend. of 4-17-2012(2); Ord. of 12-4-2020(1); Ord. of 9-1-2023(1), § 3; Ord. of 6-25-2024(2))

(a)

Minimum lot size.

(1)

Individual well and septic system:

a.

Off-lake lot: 47,916 square feet (1.1 acre).

b.

On-lake lot: 65,340 square feet (1.5 acre).

(2)

Public well and septic system:

a.

Off-lake lot: 30,000 square feet (.69 acre).

b.

On-lake lot: 36,250 square feet (.83 acre).

(3)

Individual well and sewer:

a.

Off-lake lot: 30,000 square feet (.69 acre).

b.

On-lake lot: 36,250 square feet (.83 acre).

(4)

Public well and sewer: 20,000 square feet (.46 acre).

(b)

Minimum road frontage: 50 feet. On a cul-de-sac: 40 feet.

(c)

Minimum lot width at the building setback line: 100 feet.

(d)

Maximum lot coverage by impervious surface: 35 percent.

(e)

Minimum setback requirements for principal structures are as follows:

(1)

Front setback: 30 feet.

(2)

Side setback: 20 feet.

(3)

Rear setback: 20 feet. From lake or river: 100 feet.

(4)

Setback from Lake Sinclair, Lake Oconee, creek or river: 65 feet.

(5)

State highway/main arterial road: 50 feet.

(f)

Minimum setback requirements for allowed accessory uses, including accessory buildings, decks, porches, carports, garages, swimming pools and other allowed accessory uses are as follows:

(1)

Front setback: 30 feet.

(2)

Side setback: 15 feet.

(3)

Rear setback: 15 feet.

(4)

Setback from Lake Sinclair, Lake Oconee, creek or river: 65 feet.

(5)

State highway/main arterial road setback: 50 feet.

(g)

Maximum height of structures: 35 feet from the highest point of the grade.

(h)

Minimum heated floor area:

(1)

1,000 square feet: site-built, modular.

(2)

600 square feet: manufactured.

(i)

Minimum off-street parking: Two spaces per dwelling unit. The director shall determine the number of off-street parking spaces necessary for a subdivision recreational facility, depending on the number of people the health department determines can be in the pool areas and the fire marshal determines the occupancy rating for any building.

(j)

Only one principal dwelling unit is permitted per lot, except for one family accessory dwelling unit, which may be enclosed as part of principal structure or detached from principal structure. This building shall not be a manufactured home.

(k)

Accessory buildings: Maximum of two per lot, excluding one garage, or carport and one well house.

(Res. of 7-17-2007(4); Amend. of 4-17-2012(2); Amend. of 9-17-2013(2); Ord. of 12-4-2020(1); Ord. of 12-3-2021(1))