The R-2 District is intended to provide for moderate -density
residential development, with gross densities generally between six
units and 12 units per acre. These developments include single-family
dwellings on moderate-sized lots along with low-density multi-unit
residential structures such as duplexes and townhouses. It provides
regulations to encourage innovative forms of housing development.
It adapts to both established and developing neighborhoods, as well
as transitions between single-family and multifamily areas.
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Regulator
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1-Family Detached
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1-Family Attached
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Duplex
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Townhouse
(Note 1)
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Other Permitted Uses
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Site area per housing unit (square feet)
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In conventional development
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6,000
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3,000
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3,000
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3,000
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In planned unit developments
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5,000
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2,500
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3,000
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2,500
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Minimum lot area
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In conventional development
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6,000
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3,000
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6,000
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3,000
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6,000
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In planned unit developments
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4,000
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2,500
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6,000
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2,500
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6,000
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Minimum lot width (feet)
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In conventional development
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60
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30 per unit
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70
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30
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60
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In planned unit developments
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45
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25 per unit
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60
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25
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60
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Minimum yards (feet) (Note 3)
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Front yard
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30
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30
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30
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30
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30
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Side yard (Note 2)
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7.5
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7.5
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7.5
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7.5
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7.5
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Street side yard
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30
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30
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30
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30
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30
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Rear yard*
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20% of lot depth
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20% of lot depth
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20% of lot depth
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20% of lot depth
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25 feet
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Maximum height (feet)
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35
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35
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35
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35
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35
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Floor area ratio
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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0.50
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Maximum amount of total parking located in street yard
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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50%
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*
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The required rear yard area is calculated as 20% of the lot
depth times the lot width. Provided that this minimum area is maintained,
a portion of a residential structure may come as close as 10 feet
to a rear lot line.
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Note 1: Townhouse Development
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No more than four units may be attached in a single townhouse
structure within an R-2 District. Regulators are shown on a per-unit
basis.
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Note 2: Zero Lot Line or Single-Family Attached Development.
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Within a common development, one interior side yard may be equal
to zero for single-family detached residential use if:
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1.
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The normal side yard setback requirement must be maintained
adjacent to any lot with an existing structure not within the common
development; or not otherwise designated for zero lot line use.
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2.
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An easement for maintenance of the zero lot line facade is prepared
by the developer and filed with the Seward County Register of Deeds,
the City Clerk, and the Building Official at the time of application
for a building permit.
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Note 3: Flexible Yard Setbacks in Planned Unit Developments.
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The Planning Commission and City Council may vary required minimum
setbacks in planned districts. However, the setback from the front
facade of a garage to any public or private street right-of-way (including
the boundary of sidewalks) must be at least 20 feet.
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