[Amended 2-7-2002 by Ord. No. 440]
The purpose of the R-2 Single- and Two-Family Residential District is to provide moderate density of single- and two-family dwellings and directly related, complementary uses.
The following are permitted uses in an R-2 District.
A. 
All permitted uses allowed in an R-1 District.
B. 
Two-family dwelling units.
C. 
Family day-care home. Subject to the requirements of Chapter 64, Building Construction, Article V, Day-Care Centers, as amended, and the regulations and conditions of the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare, Public Welfare Manual II 3130 as adopted, amended and/or changed shall be satisfactorily met and a written indication of preliminary, pending or final license approval from the regulatory welfare agency shall be supplied to the city.
[Amended 2-7-2002 by Ord. No. 440]
D. 
Family foster care. Subject to applicable Department of Human Services regulations.
The following are conditional uses in an R-2 District, requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Article XVIII of this chapter:
A. 
All conditional uses, subject to the same conditions as allowed in an R-1 District.
B. 
Townhouses and quadraminiums as defined by § 190-14 of this chapter.
C. 
Conversion of single-family homes into multifamily dwellings, provided that:
(1) 
No existing single-family dwellings shall be converted to include more than two dwelling units.
(2) 
Lot size shall be at least 8,000 square feet.
(3) 
Adequate off-street parking and access shall be provided on site or on lots directly abutting the principal use. (Lots must be owned by the same owner as the principal use.)
(4) 
Each unit shall meet minimum health and safety requirements as provided for in the Uniform Building Code and State Fire Code.
(5) 
The provisions of Article XVIII of this chapter are considered and satisfactorily met.
D. 
Group family day-care home, subject to the requirements of Chapter 64, Building Construction, Article V, Day-Care Centers, as amended, and the regulations and conditions of the Minnesota Department of Public Welfare, Public Welfare Manual II 3130 as adopted, amended and/or changed shall be satisfactorily met and a written indication of preliminary, pending or final license approval from the regulatory welfare agency shall be supplied to the city.
E. 
Group care facility, provided that:
(1) 
All programs meet regulations and standards set by all appropriate governing boards and agencies (state, federal, county, etc.) including the requirements of Chapter 64, Building Construction.
(2) 
All requirements of the State Fire Marshal and local and state health authorities are complied with.
(3) 
All requirements of this chapter and the Building Code are complied with.
(4) 
Parking areas containing five or more spaces are screened and landscaped from abutting and surrounding residential uses in compliance with Table 2 in § 190-17B of this chapter.
(5) 
The grades and topography of the site shall not restrict use of yards and open space.
(6) 
The applicant can demonstrate the need for such a use based upon existing concentration of similar uses within the neighborhood and/or community.
(7) 
The proposed facility is compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
(8) 
At least one parking space for each resident, plus one for each staff person on maximum shift shall be provided.
(9) 
The provisions of § 190-85E of this chapter are considered and satisfactorily met.
F. 
Boardinghouses as defined in § 190-14, provided that no more than 10 boarders shall be permitted to occupy one principal structure.
G. 
Any other legitimate uses which uses are consistent with the intent and purpose of the R-2 District.