The intent of the R-2 District is to provide for living areas within the City for development of multiple-family dwellings and single-family dwellings which are compatible in character and density with the multiple-family residential environment.

   1.   Principal Uses Permitted. Only the following principal uses and structures shall be permitted in the R-2 District:

      A.   One-family dwelling.

      B.   Two-family dwellings (duplexes).

      C.   Multi-family dwellings, or apartments.

      D.   Boarding or lodging houses.

      E.   Churches, chapels, temples, and similar places of worship.

      F.   Schools and colleges having curriculums approved by the State.

      G.   Publicly owned and operated buildings, parks, playgrounds, golf courses, and recreation areas.

      H.   Day nursery or nursery schools.

      I.   Funeral Homes.

   2.   Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted:

      A.   Private garage or carport.

      B.   Home occupations.

      C.   Essential services.

      D.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

      E.   Accessory uses and structures normally incidental and subordinate to the permitted uses and structures permitted as exceptions.

   3.   Special Exception Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures may be permitted in the R-2 District subject to provisions of this chapter with the approval of the Board of Adjustment:

      A.   Rest homes, nursing homes, and convalescent homes.

   4.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to modifications contained in Section 165.17.

      A.   Lot Area. The minimum lot area shall be:

         (1)   One-family dwelling: 8,000 square feet.

         (2)   Two-family dwelling: 10,000 square feet.

         (3)   Multi-family dwelling: 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit, but in no case less than a total of 12,000 square feet.

         (4)   Other uses: 8,000 square feet.

      B.   Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 75 feet.

      C.   Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback shall be 30 feet.

      D.   Side Yard. For one- and- two-family dwellings there shall be a side yard not less than eight feet. For multiple-family structures and other uses there shall be a side yard of 12 feet.

      E.   Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet.

      F.   Maximum Height. No building shall exceed a height of two and one-half stories or 35 feet unless otherwise provided.

   5.   Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.18.

   6.   Off-Street Loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 165.19.

   7.   Signs. Signs are permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.20.