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Rochester City Zoning Code

35-32 R-2

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

   The R-2 Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide for high quality single family residential development, including accessory uses and essential services.
   A.   Uses. Uses in the R-2 Single Family Residential District are allowed and/or limited as set forth below and in the referenced sections of this Municipal Code.
      1.   Permitted Principal Uses:
         Single-family dwellings at a maximum density of 4.6 units per acre on lots served by public sanitary sewer.
      2.   Accessory and Other Uses: See s. 35-21.
      3.   Conditional Uses: See s. 35-100.
      Bed and Breakfast Establishments.
   B.   Lot, Area and Yard Requirements.
 
Lot
Width   
Minimum 66 feet*
 
Area
Minimum 10,000 sq. ft.
 
Building
Height   
Maximum 35 ft.
 
Area
Minimum without garage:
1,200 sq. ft. one story;
1,700 sq. ft multi-story.
 
Yard (Setbacks)
Street
Minimum 25 ft. from property line
 
Side
Minimum 8 ft. one side with a minimum total of 20 ft.
 
Rear
Minimum 25 ft. or 20% of total lot depth, whichever is greater.
 
*The minimum width of the lot at the street setback line must be maintained for at least 50% of the depth of the lot for all lots divided after November 1, 2006.