Pursuant to the purposes of this chapter, the intent of the R-2 Medium Density Residential District is to preserve the essential character of existing medium density residential neighborhoods and to protect them from encroachment by potentially incompatible commercial land uses and higher density development. It is also the intent of the district to provide for lot sizes and density of development which are reasonably related to the capabilities of utilities and necessary public services and facilities which serve the area, and to provide for lots of sufficient size to accommodate the safe and healthful use of on-site waste disposal and/or water supply where such public facilities are not available. The district encourages primary development of single-family detached dwellings with related incidental activities. The district also permits specific non-residential uses which are necessary to provide for the recreational, educational, cultural and public service needs of a residential environment, subject to regulations to provide adequate separation between nonresidential and residential uses and to enable review of development plans to further encourage compatible land use relationships.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-37)

The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the R-2 Medium Density Residential District:

(1)

Single-family detached dwellings.

(2)

Churches, provided that a plan of development shall be required as set forth in article IV of this chapter.

(3)

Public schools and private schools having substantially the same curriculum as public schools, provided that a special use permit shall be required as set forth in article XXII of this chapter.

(4)

Parks, recreational facilities, libraries and museums owned or operated by a governmental agency, and other uses required for the performance of governmental functions and intended primarily to provide services to adjoining neighborhoods, provided that a special use permit shall be required as set forth in article XXII of this chapter for all uses and structures permitted by this paragraph.

(5)

Propagation and cultivation of crops, flowers, trees and shrubs which are not offered for sale on the premises.

(6)

Rights-of-way, easements and appurtenances for public utilities and public transportation, but not including, railroad yards, freight or passenger depots, generating plants, transformer stations, sewage treatment plants or similar facilities.

(7)

Home occupations, as defined in article II of this chapter.

(8)

Signs as regulated by the provisions of article XXI of this chapter.

(10)

Accessory uses and structures, excluding the use of truck bodies, vans, trailers tanks and other vessels, as an accessory structure.

(11)

Homestay provided that a special use permit shall be required as set forth in article XXII of this chapter.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-38; Ord. of 12-29-97; Ord. No. 03-2019, 2-25-20; Ord. No. 05-2022, 7-25-22)

(a)

In the R-2 District, permitted uses served by public sewer and water shall be located on lots of not less than 10,000 square feet in area.

(b)

In the R-2 District, permitted uses for which on-site sewage disposal or water supply are provided shall be located on lots of not less than 15,000 square feet in area, provided that a greater minimum lot area may be required by the health official when deemed necessary for the safe and healthful provision of such on-site facilities.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-39)

Permitted uses in the R-2 District shall be located on lots of not less than 75 feet in width, provided that corner lots shall be not less than 100 feet in width.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-40)

There shall be a living area of not less than 1,500 square feet provided within each dwelling unit in an R-2 District.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-41; Ord. No. 08-04, 9-27-04)

(a)

In the R-2 District, there shall be a front yard of not less than 30 feet.

(b)

In the R-2 District, there shall be side yards of not less than ten feet, provided that churches, schools and public buildings shall have side yards of not less than 50 feet abutting properties in residential districts.

(c)

In the R-2 District, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-42)

No building or structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet in the R-2 District.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-43)