Chapter 15.28
R-2 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
15.28.050 Lot area requirements.
15.28.080 Off-street parking requirements.
15.28.090 Temporary occupancy of nonpermanent structures.
15.28.100 Residence during house construction.
15.28.010 Intent.
The intent of the R-2 district is to provide for duplexes and multifamily dwellings, in addition to single/family dwellings, in areas suitable for higher densities. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.020 Allowed uses.
Allowed uses in the R-2 district are listed in Chapter 15.44. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.030 Conditional uses.
The procedure for applying for a conditional use permit is described in Chapter 15.48. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.040 Restricted uses.
Restricted uses in the R-2 district are listed in Chapter 15.44. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.050 Lot area requirements.
A. For duplexes, minimum lot size is seven thousand (7,000) square feet.
B. For multifamily dwellings, minimum lot size is six thousand (6,000) square feet for the first dwelling unit plus:
1. One thousand (1,000) square feet for each additional ground floor dwelling unit; and
2. Five hundred (500) square feet for each additional dwelling unit above ground floor. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.060 Yard requirements.
Minimum yard requirements in the R-2 district are as follows:
A. Front, fifteen (15) feet from property line;
B. Rear, five feet from property line;
C. Side, five feet from property line, except that side yards along flanking side streets (i.e., on corner lots) must be not less than fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.070 Building height.
No building in the R-2 district may exceed thirty-two (32) feet in height. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.080 Off-street parking requirements.
A. Off-street parking requirements for all uses in the R-2 district are listed in Chapter 15.46.
B. Required off-street parking may not be provided in the required front, rear or side yards. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.090 Temporary occupancy of nonpermanent structures.
Parking of small cargo trailers and recreational equipment in the R-2 district, including but not limited to boats, trailers, motorized dwellings, houseboats, horse vans, and the erection of other nonpermanent structures such as tents, are subject to the following limitations: Such equipment may not be used for living, sleeping, or other occupancy when parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any other location not approved for such use, except for temporary occupancy not to exceed fifteen (15) days in any calendar year. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.100 Residence during house construction.
Temporary buildings placed on a lot for use during construction of the principal building may remain on the lot for no more than one year. In extenuating circumstanc-
es, the property owner may apply to the city for an extension of time that the temporary building may remain. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.110 Signs.
Sign requirements for all uses in the R-2 district are listed in Chapter 15.45. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.28.120 Landscaping.
Landscaping requirements for all uses in the R-2 district are listed in Chapter 15.47. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)