§ 6.2. R-2 Single-Family Dwelling District.  


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  • 6.2.1.

    R-2 District Scope and Intent. Regulations set forth in this Section are the R-2 District regulations. Article XIX should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards for uses allowed by Administrative or Use Permits. The R-2 District is intended to provide land areas devoted to very low density residential uses. The District also provides for closely related uses.

    6.2.2.

    Use Regulations. Within the R-2 District, land and structures shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not specifically designated as permitted shall be prohibited.

    A.

    Permitted Uses. Structures and land may be used for only the following purposes:

    1.

    Single-family dwelling.

    2.

    Agriculture, general and specialized farming, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however, that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered for sale on land so utilized.

    B.

    Accessory Uses. A structure or land may be used for uses customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may be used for a home occupation.

    6.2.3.

    Development Standards.

    A.

    Height Regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.

    B.

    Minimum Front Yard: 60 feet

    C.

    Minimum Side Yard:

    15 feet adjacent to interior line

    30 feet adjacent to street

    D.

    Minimum Rear Yard: 40 feet

    E.

    Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre

    F.

    Minimum Lot Width: 150 feet

    G.

    Minimum Lot Frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street

    H.

    Minimum Heated Floor Area:

    1,600 square feet on ground level for less than two-story.

    1,800 square feet for two-story or more than two-story with 1,050 square feet on ground floor.

    I.

    Minimum Accessory Structure Requirements: Accessory structures may be located in the rear or side yards only but shall not be located within a minimum yard.

    6.2.4.

    Other Regulations. All other applicable regulations must be satisfied prior to development under this zoning district.