Chapter 17.15
R-2 OR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.15.040 Development standards.
17.15.010 Purpose.
The R-2 medium density residential district is intended to:
A. Provide appropriately located areas for single-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwelling units consistent with the general plan and with standards of public health and safety established by this code;
B. Provide adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling unit and protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise, population density, traffic congestion, and other adverse land use and environmental impacts;
C. Achieve design compatibility through the use of property development regulations;
D. Protect adjoining lower density residential districts from excessive noise or loss of sun, light, quiet, and privacy resulting from proximity to multiple-family dwellings;
E. Provide sites for public and quasi-public land uses needed to compliment residential development or requiring a residential setting; and
F. Ensure the provision of public services and facilities needed to accommodate planned population densities. (Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
17.15.020 Permitted uses.
The uses listed in the table in EMC 17.11.040 as permitted uses are allowed. (Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
17.15.030 Conditional uses.
In addition to the uses authorized by EMC 17.15.020, the uses listed in the table in EMC 17.11.040 as requiring a conditional use permit are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued. (Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
17.15.040 Development standards.
The following regulations shall apply in all R-2 districts:
A. Minimum lot area: 6,500 square feet for the first two dwelling units, with 3,000 square feet for each additional dwelling unit. The minimum lot size for a corner lot shall be 7,000 square feet, except as provided in EMC 17.12.060.
B. Density standard: Minimum of 10, maximum of 15 dwelling units per net acre.
C. Maximum building coverage: 65 percent.
D. Minimum lot width: 60 feet at a distance of 20 feet from the front lot line, 70 feet for corner lots.
E. Maximum height: Two stories, but not exceeding 35 feet.
F. Minimum Setbacks.
1. Front: 15 feet when a front porch is provided; 20 feet when no porch is provided, and the minimum depth of a front porch shall be six feet and a minimum of 60 square feet. When the garage door is facing the street, the garage shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the front property line, and a minimum of five feet back from the closest front wall of the structure to the front property line, or as otherwise approved by the approving authority. The minimum setback from the garage to the front property line shall be 20 feet.
2. Side: Five feet per story. A corner lot shall have a side yard abutting a street of not less than 15 feet. If the side yard not abutting a street is to be used for driveway purposes, the minimum width shall be 10 feet.
3. Rear: 20 feet. On corner lots, the rear yard for any building shall be not less than 10 feet in depth.
G. Open Space. There shall be a total open space area of 200 square feet for each dwelling unit, usable for outdoor activities. This area is in addition to required yards, is a minimum requirement, shall be composed of private area, community areas or both, and may be in the form of balconies or decks, all as determined by the deciding body. Any areas intended to serve as private open space shall be screened for privacy of the occupant as required by the deciding body.
Specific plans for development of property less than five acres in size may be required at the discretion of the planning director or planning commission. (Ord. 530 Att. A, 2011; Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)
17.15.050 Secured storage.
One individual secured and protected storage area per unit shall be provided for the purpose of storage of items such as bicycles, barbecues, outdoor equipment, etc. The minimum size shall be six feet high by eight feet wide by five feet deep. (Ord. 495 § 1, 2005)