Chapter 2-28
R2 – DUPLEX DISTRICT

Sections:

2-28-010    Purpose.

2-28-020    Uses permitted.

2-28-030    Accessory uses.

2-28-040    Uses permitted with conditional use permit approval.

2-28-050    Site requirements.

2-28-060    Site development regulations.

2-28-010 Purpose.

The purpose of the R2 district is to provide areas for the location of duplexes and to regulate uses so as to promote a suitable residential environment in such areas. It is intended that the district be established in those areas designated in the general plan to be high density residential (Category 2) and as a transitional use between higher residential and commercial uses and low density residential uses. (Ord. 442 § 8A.10)

2-28-020 Uses permitted.

The following uses are permitted in an R2 district:

A. Single-family detached dwellings.

B. Two-family dwellings, attached or detached. (Ord. 442 § 8A.20)

2-28-030 Accessory uses.

The following are the accessory uses permitted in an R2 district:

A. Private swimming pools, exclusively for the use of the residents and guests.

B. Subdivision sign (Section 21.72), office, sales office, equipment and material yard (Section 21.57).

C. Off-street parking related to any uses permitted (Chapter 3-20 LPZC).

D. Accessory structures and buildings related to any use permitted, except home occupations.

E. Home occupations (LPZC 3-10-180).

F. Nursery schools and day care centers as provided by LPZC 3-10-330.

G. Signs (Chapter 3-45 LPZC). (Ord. 1302, 1989; Ord. 442 § 8A.21)

2-28-040 Uses permitted with conditional use permit approval.

The following uses are permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit in an R2 district:

A. Public and quasi-public uses set forth in LPZC 4-20-040 and other public and quasi-public uses which provide a direct service to residential areas or are otherwise related to residential activities.

B. Nursery schools and day care centers for more than 12 children.

C. Bed and breakfast uses, limited to six units per use. (Ord. 1175, 1985; Ord. 442 § 8A.22)

2-28-050 Site requirements.

The minimum site area required is 5,000 square feet and lot width average is 50 feet. The minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet. (Ord. 442 § 8A.30)

2-28-060 Site development regulations.

A. Yard Requirements. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, except where increased for conditional uses:

1. Front yard: 15 feet.

2. Side yard: five feet plus an additional five feet for every story above the first story.

3. Street side yard: 15 feet.

4. Rear yard: 15 feet.

B. Site Coverage. A maximum of 50 percent.

C. Height Regulation. No principal building shall exceed 35 feet in height.

D. Other Required Conditions:

1. Site plan is required for all conditional uses.

2. Design review approval is required for conditional uses. (Ord. 442 §§ 8A.40 – 8A.43)