A. Purpose. The Multifamily Residential District (R-2) is intended to provide for the development of desirable residential neighborhoods, characterized by a higher density of development and choice of tenancy.

B. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-2 District: Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

(1) Any permitted use allowed in the R-1 District.

(2) Multiple-family dwellings for any number of families or housekeeping units, including twin homes.

C. Accessory uses. The following accessory uses are permitted in the R-2 District: Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

(1) Any accessory use permitted in the R-1 District.

D. Conditional uses. The following conditional uses are permitted in the R-2 District: Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

(1) Manufactured home parks.

(2) Townhouses, condominiums and row houses.

(3) Campgrounds and resorts.

(4) Pole structures subject to screening and appearance standards, which require exterior roofing and construction materials similar to those dominant in the area.

(5) Other uses of the same general character as those listed as permitted uses in an R-2 District.

E. Performance standards.

(1) Height regulations. The maximum height of all buildings shall not exceed 45 feet.

(2) Front yard regulations.

(a) Required setback distance is 25 feet from the lot line.

(b) Where a lot is located at the intersection of two or more roads or highways, there shall be a front yard setback of 25 feet on one side (front) and a 15 feet setback on the other side (side).

(c) Where adjacent structures within the same block have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard minimum setback shall be the average of the required setback and the setback of the adjacent structure. In no case shall the minimum front yard setback requirement exceed 25 feet.

(3) Side and rear yard regulations.

(a) Minimum side yard setback is eight feet, for a total of 16 feet for both sides.

(b) Minimum rear yard setback is 20 feet.

(c) Accessory buildings shall be permitted, provided that they comply with all regulations applicable to the principal uses.

(4) Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 8,000 square feet for two-family structures, with an additional 2,500 square feet per family for each additional unit above the first two units.

(5) Lot width and depth regulations.

(a) Minimum lot width is 60 feet.

(b) Minimum lot depth is 100 feet.

(6) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage of all buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not exceed 50%.

(7) General regulations. Additional requirements for parking, signs, fencing, and other items are set forth in Article VII. Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).