Subarticle 4: R-2, Multi-Family Residential District

§ 13-147 Purpose.

[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 6-19-2017; amended 11-20-2018, Ord. No. 55 §70; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]

This district is intended to provide for medium and high population density (both rental units and owner-occupied condominium and townhouse units) and to help establish, stabilize and/or protect neighborhoods whose structure includes multi-family residential units. Certain recreational, religious, educational and commercial uses which support, and are compatible with, more intensive residential uses, are also permitted. The applicable sub-district classifications are areas "A" and "B" in the area planning map.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made to all parties with disabilities residing in this district in accordance with all applicable statutes, including the Fair Housing Act.

§ 13-148 Permitted Principal Uses and Structures.

[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017, Ord. No. 55 §71; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]

Any use permitted in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District.

A multiple-family dwelling unit meeting a minimum of 2½ acres plus such additional square footage as provided in § 13-151.

§ 13-149 Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures.

Subject to the provisions of this and other municipal ordinances, the following accessory uses and structures are permitted in the R-2, Multi-Family Residential District:

Accessory uses and structures (including accessory signs) clearly incidental and necessary to the permitted principal uses and structures.

Any accessory use or structure allowed in R-1, Single-Family Residential District.

§ 13-150 Uses and Structures Permitted on Review.

Subject to the requirements of this ordinance, the planning and zoning commission may make recommendation to the board of trustees to permit the following uses and structures on review.

Uses and structures permitted on review in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District (unless permitted by right in this district).

Rooming or boarding houses (not to include commercial hotels or motels).

Nursing and convalescent homes and hospitals; provided, that:

Off-street parking is provided in the amount of one space per employee, plus one space for every two beds; and

Adequate provisions are made for both loading/unloading patients and loading/unloading supplies and materials.

Community or neighborhood meeting or recreation buildings.

Park, playground or recreation areas.

Elementary or secondary schools.

Libraries.

Churches or religious temples.

Lodges, fraternities, and sororities, except those whose chief activity is a service customarily carried on as a business or commercial operation; provided that:

Commercial setbacks are met; and

Adequate off-street parking is provided to accommodate the facility.

Any other use or structure which would not cause an increased traffic flow or disturb the peace of a residential area.

§ 13-151 Minimum Lot Size; Minimum Setbacks; Maximum Height Requirements.

[Ord. No. 55, 10-17-2000; amended 10-16-2001; amended 9-17-2002; amended 11-16-2004; amended 11-18-2008; amended 6-15-2010; amended 4-21-2015; amended 9-19-2017; amended 7-21-2020, Ord. No. 55 §74; amended 9-19-2023 by Ord. No. 55]

Size: 2½ acres for a two-family unit, and an additional 15,000 square feet for each dwelling in excess of two.

Setbacks: Same as the R-1, Single-Family Residential District requirements for single-family dwellings.

Maximum height requirements: 35 feet.

§ 13-152 Special Requirements.

Sight triangle as required in § 13-120K.

Signs. All signs, including temporary and political signs, shall be maintained in a neat and presentable condition all as set forth in § 13-301 et seq.

Coverage. Main and accessory buildings shall not cover more than 50% of the lot area.