Sparta Township City Zoning Code
§ 18-4.10
R-2 Residential Zone.
[Ord. No. 04-05 § 13]
a.
Purpose. This zone is designed for single family residential use. Other uses are also permitted where the criteria below and other applicable sections of this Code are also satisfied.
b.
Principal Permitted Use.
1.
Single family dwelling units.
2.
Agriculture (on a lot of five acres or more).
c.
Conditional Uses. (See regulations for conditional uses.)
1.
Kennels.
2.
Schools and institutions.
3.
Churches.
d.
Accessory Uses.
1.
Home occupation.
2.
Swimming pools.
3.
Tool sheds.
4.
Private garages.
5.
Decks.
e.
Required Conditions. The following requirements must be complied with in the R-2 Zone:
1.
Height. The height of a principal structure shall not exceed 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories, whichever is less.
2.
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 50 feet.
3.
Side Yard. There shall be two side yards, each of which shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
4.
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard of at least 50 feet.
5.
Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area of 25,000 square feet must be measured within 230 feet of the front street right-of-way.
6.
Minimum Floor Area. Every dwelling erected shall have a minimum floor area, excluding cellar and garage areas, of 550 square feet plus at least 100 square feet for each bedroom and 50 square feet additional living area for each bedroom as listed below:
Dwelling | Minimum Floor Area |
|---|---|
1 bedroom | 700 |
2 bedroom | 850 |
3 bedroom | 1,000 |
4 bedroom | 1,150 |
5 bedroom | 1,300 |
7.
Land Coverage. The maximum land area to be covered by all impervious surfaces shall not exceed 15% of the total site area.
8.
Minimum Frontage. Minimum frontage at the right-of-way line shall be 75 feet. Minimum lot width at the building line shall be 100 feet. Minimum frontage on the turnaround at the end of a permanent cul-de-sac shall be 65 feet and the minimum width at the building line shall be 85 feet.
