River Oaks City Zoning Code
SECTION 12A
"R-6" TWO-FAMILY DISTRICT.
A.
PURPOSE.
The purpose of the "R-6" Two-Family Residential District is to provide for compatible land, building and structure uses primarily oriented to moderately low density residential uses and open space. The "R-6" Two-Family District serves as a transitional element between single-family zones and higher density multiple-family and commercial uses.
B.
USE REGULATIONS.
In the "R-6" Two-Family District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, or enlarged except for one or more of the following uses:
1.
Permitted Uses.
a.
2-Family residential dwelling units having a common wall separating dwelling units on the same lot;
b.
Duplexes;
c.
Family Day-Care Homes;
d.
Public and private parks;
e.
Recreation and open space, including playgrounds, parkways, greenbelts, ponds and lakes, botanical gardens, pedestrian paths, bicycle paths, equestrian bridal trails, nature centers, bird and wildlife sanctuaries;
f.
Temporary buildings to be used for construction purposes only (Section 22.A.24);
g.
Private boat docks, swimming pools and game courts;
h.
Oil and gas well drilling and production; and
i.
Religious institutions, churches and facilities for related activities, including those of worship, fellowship and education.
2.
Accessory Uses.
In addition to those accessory uses specifically authorized in Section 22 of this ordinance, any use may be established as accessory use to a permitted use when it complies with the conditions for accessory use as defined in this ordinance.
C.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
In the "R-6" Two-Family District, the following development regulations shall be applicable to all uses:
1.
Residential Floor Space.
Each dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of 750 sq. ft. of livable floor space, exclusive of garages, porches and breezeways, and incidental storage area.
2.
Height.
No building or structure shall exceed two and one-half stories nor shall it exceed 35'.
3.
Front Yard.
There shall be a front yard of not less than 25'.
4.
Rear Yard.
There shall be a rear yard of not less than 20'.
5.
Accessory Structures.
Accessory structures cannot occupy over 40% of the rear yard.
6.
Side Yard.
There shall be a side yard of not less than 5'.
7.
Width of Lot.
The width of a lot shall be a minimum of 60' at the building line.
8.
Minimum Area.
The minimum area of a lot shall be 6,000 sq. ft.
9.
Depth of Lot.
The depth of a lot shall be a minimum of 100'.
10.
Exterior Construction.
There shall be a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) masonry construction for all new construction commenced after the effective date of this section, excluding all windows, doors, glass construction, garage doors and dormers. Newly constructed accessory buildings on corner lots visible to the public right-of-way shall be architecturally compatible to the main structure.
10A.
Garages or Carports.
i.
New Construction:
There shall be at minimum a single-car garage or integrally built carport for each separate dwelling unit constructed in accordance to the most recently adopted building code for all new construction in a Two-Family zoning district commenced after the effective date of this section whether attached to the principal structure or detached from the principal structure. When detached it must meet the minimum 10-feet separation requirement between buildings as outlined in Section 22 of this ordinance.
ii.
Existing Uses:
Carport when built integrally to the existing structure shall be of the same construction material and design as that of the principal structure and the roof shall be of the same type material and design as that of the principal structure and carport shall not extend past the front building line for that particular zoning district. A carport when attached to an existing garage must be built integrally, with the same roof pitch as of the garage and be of the same exterior material.
11.
Dwelling Unit Separation.
Dwelling Units in 2-Family Dwellings shall be separated from each other by wall and/or floor assemblies having not less than 1-hour fire resistance rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E 119. Fire-resistance rate floor-ceiling and wall assemblies shall extend to and be tight against the exterior wall, and wall assemblies shall extend to the under side of the roof sheathing.
12.
Design and Construction Criteria.
When pertaining to 2-Family Dwelling Units, they must be designed and constructed in accordance to the most recently adopted edition of the International Residential Code as adopted by the city.
(Ordinance 1394-2023 adopted 11/28/2023)