The purpose of the R-2 zones is to establish low to medium density residential neighborhoods which provide persons who reside therein a comfortable, healthy, safe and pleasant environment.

(Ord. 1291 § 2 (part), 1995)

Permitted uses in the R-2 zones are as follows:

(Ord. No. 1753, § III, 8-6-2013; Ord. 1535, § 4 (part), 2004; Ord. 1452, § 7, 1999; Ord. 1291, § 2 (part), 1995)

Conditional uses in the R-2 zones are as follows:

(Ord. No. 1753, § IV, 8-6-2013; Ord. 1609, § 7, 2007; Ord. 1539, § 5, 2004; Ord. 1535, § 5 (part), 2004; Ord. 1473 (part), 2001; Ord. 1361, § 6, 1996; Ord. 1338, § 2 (part), 1996; Ord. 1336, § 2, 1996; Ord. 1291, § 2 (part), 1995)

The minimum lot area and width requirements are as follows:

(Ord. 1539 § 6 (part), 2004: Ord. 1291 § 2 (part), 1995)

A.

Dwellings: The minimum yard requirements for a private garage or single or two-family dwelling unit are as follows:

B.

Accessory Buildings: The minimum yard requirements for an accessory building, which may include a private garage that does not meet the setback requirements listed in subsection A above, are as follows:

C.

The minimum yard requirements for a main building other than residential are as follows:

(Ord. 1539 § 6, (part), 2004: Ord. 1336 § 3, 1996; Ord. 1291 § 2 (part), 1995)

The allowable density for planned unit developments and dwelling groups shall be determined by the planning commission on a case by case basis, taking into account the following factors: recommendations of county and non-county agencies; site constraints; compatibility with nearby land uses; and the provisions of the applicable general plan. Notwithstanding, the planning commission shall not approve a planned unit development with density higher than the following:

(Ord. 1539 § 7, 2004)

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, no building or structure shall exceed the following height (see Section 19.04.095(A) for definition of "height"):

A.

Main Buildings.

1.

Thirty feet on property where the slope of the original ground surface exceeds fifteen percent or the property is located in the hillside protection zone. The slope shall be determined using a line drawn from the highest point of elevation to the lowest point of elevation on the perimeter of a box which encircles the foundation line of the building or structure. Said box shall extend for a distance of fifteen feet or to the property line, whichever is less, around the foundation line of the building or structure. The elevation shall be determined using a certified topographic survey with a maximum contour interval of two feet.

2.

Thirty-five feet on other properties.

3.

No dwelling shall contain less than one story.

B.

Accessory Buildings.

1.

No building which is accessory to a one-family or two-family dwelling shall exceed twenty feet in height. For each foot of height over fourteen feet, accessory buildings shall be set back from property lines an additional foot to allow a maximum height of twenty feet.

(Ord. 1509 § 4, 2003; Ord. 1291 § 2 (part), 1995)

No accessory building or group of accessory buildings shall cover more than twenty-five percent of the rear yard.

(Ord. 1291 § 2 (part), 1995)

For additional information refer to the zoning ordinance and in particular the following sections:

(Ord. 1291 § 2 (part), 1995)

A lot containing a two-family dwelling may be subdivided, creating a new lot line along the shared common wall and extending to the front and rear property lines, subject to the following conditions:

A.

The minimum area of the lot containing each unit shall be four thousand square feet in the R-2-6.5 and R-2-8 zones, and five thousand square feet in the R-2-10 zone.

B.

The division of ground is subject to the requirements of the Salt Lake County Subdivision Ordinance (Title 18).

C.

The subdivision plat shall specifically note that the purpose of the subdivision is to accommodate the division of a two-family dwelling.

(Ord. 1539 § 8, 2004)