Union City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
"R-2" Single-Family Dwelling District
Section 405.135 General Purpose and Description.
[R.O. 2012 §405.135]
The purpose of this district is to provide a medium density transition between more restrictive residential uses and business/industrial and/or multiple-family activities while maintaining a quality residential environment. Principal uses include single-family dwellings at gross densities of not more than five and eight-tenths (5.8) units per acre along with educational, recreational and religious facilities necessary to support the residential community. "R-2" Districts may include substantial frontage on collector roads, but should generally be separated from the arterial system. Care should be exercised in providing for access to public parks and open space to assure adequate light and air for residential facilities.
Section 405.140 Permitted Uses.
[R.O. 2012 §405.140]
The permitted uses in the "R-2" Single-Family Dwelling District shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Title.
Section 405.145 Conditional Uses.
[R.O. 2012 §405.145]
The conditional uses in the "R-2" Single-Family Dwelling District shall be as set out in Appendix A of this Title.
Section 405.150 Accessory Land Uses.
[R.O. 2012 §405.150; Ord. No. 3887 §2, 8-11-2014; Ord. No. 4760, 4-14-2025]
A.
Regulations in this Subsection (A) apply to structures constructed on dwelling lots that are less than two (2) acres in area. Subject to compliance with the procedures of this Section, accessory buildings, structures and uses are permitted in conjunction with a permitted land use or development or (unless restricted by applicable condition) a conditional land use or development when such accessory building, structure or use is customarily found in conjunction with the primary use, is a reasonably necessary incident to the primary use, is clearly subordinate to the primary use, and serves only to further the successful utilization of the primary use. Accessory buildings, except inground swimming pools, which are not a part of the main building may only be built in a required rear yard, but such accessory building shall not be nearer than six (6) feet of the rear or side lot lines. No accessory building shall be built upon any easement. Accessory uses include the following:
1.
Temporary buildings and uses for construction purposes for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
2.
Garage, private, attached or detached building designed or used for storage of one (1) or more privately owned motor-driven vehicles owned and used by the occupants of the building to which it is accessory and including carports or other similar structures, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of the principal building in size.
3.
Private swimming pools shall be fenced so as to insure the safety of the citizens of Union. For the purposes of this Chapter, proper fencing shall be, at a minimum, four (4) feet in height and constructed so that any such pool is not readily accessible to passersby or small children. Any such swimming pool shall conform to the side and rear yard setback requirements of the applicable district in the same manner as the principal use. All such swimming pools shall be constructed so as to avoid drainage onto adjoining property and shall meet all regulations and Building Codes in effect.
B.
Regulations in this Subsection (B) apply to structures constructed on dwelling lots that are two (2) acres or more in size.
1.
Accessory structures constructed on lots of two (2) or more acres in area are permitted under the Code through the Building Department as long as the total area footprint of the structure is less than one percent (< 1%) of the total area of the lot. Structures planned which will cover more than one percent (> 1%) of the total area of the lot must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Aldermen.
2.
Accessory structures constructed on lots of three (3) or more acres in area are also exempt from the requirement to build in the rear yard of the main structure, and can be built anywhere on the lot.
3.
Accessory structures constructed under this Subsection (B), however, must comply with all other requirements of Subsection (A) above, and all other requirements of the Code.
Section 405.155 Height Requirements.
[R.O. 2012 §405.155]
A.
The maximum height of buildings shall be as follows:
1.
Single-family dwellings — thirty-five (35) feet. Single-family dwellings may be increased in height by not more than ten (10) feet to a maximum height of three (3) stories when the side and rear yards are increased over the yard requirements of the district by not less than ten (10) feet each.
2.
Churches and similar places of worship — seventy-five (75) feet for towers or steeples and not more than forty-five (45) feet for the principal building.
3.
All other structures — forty-five (45) feet for the principal building, not including mechanical appurtenances.
Section 405.160 Lot Area, Yard and Density Requirements.
[R.O. 2012 §405.160]
A.
Every single-family dwelling, convent, monastery, rectory, or parish house shall be on a lot having an area of not less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than sixty-five (65) feet.
B.
Churches and similar places of worship shall be on a lot having an area of not less than one-half (½) acre and a width at the established building line of not less than eighty-five (85) feet.
C.
Public school or private school having a curriculum similar to that ordinarily given in a public school including religious instruction in parochial schools, hereafter erected, shall conform to the following minimum area requirements:
1.
Elementary School — three (3) acres plus one (1) acre per one hundred (100) students or fraction thereof design capacity.
2.
Junior High School — eight (8) acres plus one (1) acre per one hundred (100) students or fraction thereof design capacity.
3.
Senior High School — fifteen (15) acres plus one (1) acre per one hundred (100) students or fraction thereof design capacity.
More than one (1) school building may be erected upon a single lot or tract, but the yards and open spaces required around the boundaries of the lot shall not be encroached upon by any such buildings, nor shall there be any change in the intensity of use requirements. |
Section 405.165 Yard Requirements.
[R.O. 2012 §405.165]
A.
Front Yard. Not less than twenty-five (25) feet. Where a lot has multiple frontage, the required front yard shall be required on all streets.
B.
Side Yard.
1.
On each lot upon which a dwelling is constructed, there shall be a side yard on each side measured at the building line of not less than ten percent (10%) of the width of the lot, but shall not be less than eight (8) feet.
2.
On lots upon which a church or similar place of worship is constructed or extension made to an existing church or similar place of worship, there shall be a side yard of not less than fifteen (15) feet on each side of the main structure.
C.
Rear Yard. Not less than twenty-five (25) feet, or twenty percent (20%) of the depth of the lot, whichever is larger, but not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet.
D.
Where a lot of record on the date of the passage of the ordinance adopting these regulations has less area or width than required within this zoning classification, the lot may be utilized according to the provisions applicable to this district, provided that the requirements concerning minimum depth of front yard, minimum width of side yard and minimum depth of rear yard are met.
Section 405.170 Supplemental Regulations.
[R.O. 2012 §405.170]
Supplemental regulations shall be as permitted in Article XVI of this Chapter.
Section 405.175 Sign Regulations.
[R.O. 2012 §405.175]
Signs shall be as permitted in Article XVIII of this Chapter.
Section 405.180 Off-Street Parking Requirements.
[R.O. 2012 §405.180]
Off-street parking facilities shall be provided as required in Article XIX of this Chapter.