The purpose of this zoning district is to provide for suitable and appropriate multifamily housing in locations which are suitable and appropriate.

(Code 1999, § 17.36.010; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-9-1))

The R-2 residential zone covers the portion of the city which is primarily suited for residential development, represented by a commingling of one-family, two-family and multifamily dwellings plus parks, playgrounds, schools, churches, and other community facilities designed to serve the residents of the zone. This zone is characterized by a more compact and denser residential development than is allowed in the R1-10, R1-6 and R-2A residential zones.

(Code 1999, § 17.36.020; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-9-2); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

A.

No use shall be permitted which will emit any offensive odor, dust, or noise beyond the boundaries of the lot upon which such use is located.

B.

Permitted uses include:

1.

Any use permitted in the RI-10, R1-6 and R-2A districts;

2.

Nursery schools;

3.

Multifamily dwellings;

4.

Boardinghouses and lodging houses;

5.

Rest homes, nursing homes, and convents provided that any of these uses containing more than ten beds will require the approval of a conditional use permit;

6.

Accessory buildings.

(Code 1999, § 17.36.030; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-9-3); Ord. No. 00-002, § 1(part); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)

A.

Requirements and restrictions pertaining to area and width of lots, the location of buildings and structures, the size of yards and open space, the height and size of buildings, and the percentage of the lot that may be occupied shall be as set forth in chapter 17.68 relating to the R-2 zone.

B.

Lot area per dwelling unit. See section 17.68.010.

C.

See also chapter 17.12.

(Code 1999, § 17.36.040; Ord. No. 96-347, § 1(11-9-4); Ord. No. 13-004, 4-8-2013)