The purpose of the R-2 District is to provide for the development
of neighborhoods that include a mixture of single-, two- and multifamily
housing and complementary services, encouraging higher densities of
new development. Lot sizes are generally smaller than the R-1 Zone
to accommodate the smaller housing types that are allowed in the R-2
District. R-2 Districts are areas currently served by public water
or are in locations that could support these services. Limited types
of commercial uses are allowed in the zone to ensure that the residential
character is protected and enhanced. The following regulations shall
apply in all R-2 Districts.
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 District:
The following are the accessory uses, buildings and structures
permitted in the R-2 District, provided that such accessory uses and
buildings shall not be constructed until the permitted use has been
established:
A.
Decks, terraces and patios located in the side or rear yard.
B.
Commercial vehicle, but not more than one.
C.
Dish antennas two feet or less in diameter.
E.
Home occupations, low-intensity.
F.
Horses or livestock, for personal use, provided there is compliance with the standards and conditions outlined in § 140-86, Horses and livestock.
G.
Off-street parking for residents and guests of the principal use.
H.
Private athletic facility, including but not limited to swimming
pools or tennis courts, not operated for gain and not operated by
a not-for-profit organization.
I.
Private detached garages, carports, pool houses, gazebos, patio covers.
K.
Storage of no more than two recreation vehicles/utility trailers, except for items stored indoors, provided they comply with § 140-128.
L.
Storage sheds, but no more than two.
O.
Other uses and structures that are customarily incidental and clearly
subordinate to permitted uses or uses that require site plan review
or special permit.
The following uses are allowed in the R-2 District subject to
site plan review:
The following uses are allowed as special permit uses in the
R-2 District:
A.
Bed-and-breakfasts.
B.
Boardinghouses and rooming houses.
C.
Dance, art, music and photo studios.
D.
Nursery schools.
E.
Essential services.
F.
Health clubs/fitness centers under 3,000 square feet.
G.
Home occupations, high-intensity.
H.
Professional offices.
I.
Restaurants and bakeries, excluding drive-through restaurants.
J.
Retail sales and services in existing buildings of under 3,000 square
feet.
L.
Any use or business not specifically mentioned in this chapter which,
in the opinion of the Planning Board, is similar in nature and scale
to a use or business permitted within the R-2 District listed above.
The following lot, area and yard requirements apply to the R-2
District: