The purpose of the R-2 residential district shall be to create a zoning district for single-family attached homes at a maximum density of eight (8) units. Within this zone, no lot or building shall be used, and no building shall be erected or altered to be used, in whole or in part unless it complies with the schedule of chapter 17.48 and the following regulations.

(Prior code § 105-24)

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 residential district:

A.

Any use permitted in the R-1 residential district. Single-family detached dwellings shall comply with the regulations and standards of the R-1 residential district.

B.

Single-family attached dwellings including duplexes, twin houses, townhouses and row houses in accordance with the following standards:

1.

Single-family attached units may be in condominium, fee simple or cooperative ownership or rental units.

2.

Each unit shall have direct vehicular access to a public street or a private street with a minimum cartway of thirty (30) feet which has been improved in accordance with the design standards and specifications of the borough's land use procedures and development review ordinances.

3.

No more than eight (8) units shall be attached in one (1) group.

4.

There shall be a minimum distance of twenty-five (25) feet between any group of single-family attached units and any other group of single-family attached units.

5.

At least twenty (20) percent of the gross usable site area shall be common open space. The use of this open space shall be limited to active or passive recreation or the preservation of natural vegetation and wildlife habitat. Said common open space shall be in a condition acceptable to the planning board.

6.

No single-family attached unit shall be permitted to have direct access to a county or state highway. Units fronting on a county or state highway shall have access only on municipal and private streets.

7.

There shall be a minimum setback of thirty-five (35) feet between any dwelling unit and a county or state highway or municipal street.

8.

All streets, roads, access drives and parking areas shall be paved and provided with curbing in accordance with the borough's specifications and standards.

9.

Pedestrian walks shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in width and shall be provided wherever normal pedestrian traffic will occur. Pedestrian walks shall be hard-surfaced, in accordance with the borough's specifications and standards.

10.

All developments shall provide for landscaping including shade trees, shrubs and lawns. The landscaping shall be subject to the review and approval of the planning board.

11.

All developments shall provide sufficient illumination of streets, roads, access drives, parking areas, dwelling entrances and pedestrian walks. The site lighting plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the planning board.

12.

Each dwelling unit shall contain a minimum of one (1) bedroom, complete kitchen facilities, areas devoted to laundry and work space, interior storage areas, bathroom areas, adequate living space and minimum habitable floor areas in accordance with the following schedule:

Minimum Habitable Floor Area

13.

All dwelling units shall be soundproof to a noise attenuation level of at least forty-five (45) decibels.

C.

Day care centers, community centers and recreation facilities designed and maintained to meet the social service needs of the residents within the development.

(Prior code § 105-25)

(Reserved)

See chapter 17.68 for off-street parking requirements.

(Prior code § 105-27)

Any construction, alteration, modification or change in the use of a building, structure or lot shall conform to the regulations in the borough's construction code and shall be subject to the review procedures in the borough's development review and land use procedures ordinances.

(Prior code § 105-28)

A.

The width of a balcony or deck shall not be more than fifty (50) percent of the width of the principal building on the site.

B.

A balcony deck must adhere to a side yard restriction five (5) feet from the party wall or corner wall of the principal building.

C.

The centerline of a balcony or deck must be located at the centerline of the principal building.

D.

No balcony or deck may extend more than six (6) feet from the principal building.

E.

No balcony or deck may be enclosed or have a roof.

F.

No balcony or deck floor may be erected higher than the floor area of the second story of the principal building.

G.

Access to the balcony or deck must be provided through the principal building. No exterior access to the balcony or deck shall be permitted.

(Prior code § 105-28.1)