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Wayzata City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 954

R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

954.01 - Purpose.

The purpose of the R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District is to provide a district for medium density single family detached dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, and directly related, complementary uses.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

954.02 - Permitted Uses.

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the permitted uses in the R-2 District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

954.03 - Interim Uses.

No interim uses are allowed in the R-2 District.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

954.04 - Accessory Uses.

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the accessory uses allowed in the R-2 District are listed in the table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

954.05 - Conditional Uses.

Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the conditional uses in the R-2 District are listed in the Table shown in Section 937.02 of this Ordinance. All conditional uses require a conditional use permit approved under procedures and standards set forth in Chapter 904 of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

954.06 - Lot Size and Setbacks.

The following minimum requirements must be met for all lots and structures in the R-2 District, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Ordinance:

A.

Minimum Lot Size:

1.

Lot Area: 15,000 square feet.

2.

Lot Width: 100 feet.

3.

Lot Depth: 100 feet.

B.

Minimum Setbacks:

1.

Principal Structure:

a)

Front Yard: 25 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 10 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 20 feet.

2.

Accessory Structure(s):

a)

Front Yard: 30 feet.

b)

Side Yard: 5 feet.

c)

Rear Yard: 5 feet.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])

954.07 - Lot Coverage, Impervious Surfaces and Height.

The following limits apply in the R-2 District:

A.

Lot coverage may not exceed 20 percent of lot area.

B.

Impervious surfaces on a lot may not exceed 30 percent of lot area.

C.

Single family residences may not exceed a height of 2½ stories or 30 feet.

D.

Accessory buildings, except for accessory dwelling units, may not exceed a height of 20 feet.

E.

All detached accessory dwelling units may not exceed two stories or 25 feet.

(Ord. 811 [6-30-2022])