Article V. R-2 Residential Districts.[13]
Sec. 12. Regulations generally.
The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere
in this chapter
[14]
when referred to in this article are
the R-2 residential district regulations. (2-17-58, § 33-12.)
Sec. 13. Use regulations.
A building or premises shall be used only for the following
purposes:
1. Any use permitted in the R-1 residential district.
2. Tourist homes, rooming and boarding houses, accommodating
not more than ten persons.
3. Private schools, such as kindergartens, nursery schools
and play schools.
4. Accessory buildings and uses as specified in the R-1 residential
district.
5. Two-family dwelling.
6. Single-family attached dwellings for which construction
was or will be completed after August 1, 1970; provided, that
separate utility systems are furnished for each dwelling unit
and separate lots for each dwelling unit are created at the
same time. (2-17-58, § 33-14; 12-7-64; 7-20-70.)
Sec. 14. Height regulations.
The height regulations are the same as in the R-1 residential
district. (2-17-58, § 33-14.)
Sec. 15. Area regulations.
1. Front yard. Front yard regulations are the same as in R-1
residential district.
2. Side yard. Except as provided in article XIII hereof, for a
single-family detached dwelling, there shall be a side yard of not
less than five (5) feet on each side of the building. A lot occupied
by a single-family attached dwelling shall have a side yard on one
side of not less than ten (10) feet. A lot occupied by a two-family
dwelling shall have a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet on
each side of the building. A lot of record prior to August 3, 1964,
and occupied by a two-family dwelling shall have a side yard of
not less than five (5) feet on each side of the building.[15]
3. Rear yard. The rear yard regulations are the same as in the
R-1 residential district.
4. Lot area. A lot occupied by a single-family detached dwelling
shall contain a lot area of not less than six thousand (6,000)
square feet. A lot occupied by a single-family attached dwelling
shall contain a lot area of not less than three thousand six
hundred (3,600) square feet. A lot occupied by a two-family
dwelling shall contain a lot area of not less than seven thousand
two hundred (7,200) square feet; provided, that a lot of record
prior to August 3, 1964 and occupied by a two-family dwelling
shall contain a lot area of not less than six thousand (6,000)
square feet. (2-17-58, § 33-15; 8-3-64; 7-20-70.)
