Chapter 17.80
R2 – TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

17.80.010    Description and intent.

17.80.020    Permitted uses.

17.80.030    Area requirements.

17.80.040    Yards.

17.80.050    Building height limit.

17.80.060    Public service requirement.

17.80.010 Description and intent.

The R2 two-family residential zoning district is established as a land use district for single-family and two-family residential dwellings and limited office uses where public water and sewer services are available. For the two-family residential zoning district, in promoting the general purposes of this title, the specific intentions of this chapter are:

A. To encourage the construction of single-family and two-family dwellings;

B. To prohibit commercial and industrial land uses and any other use of the land which would interfere with the development or continuation of single-family and two-family dwellings in the district;

C. To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that are not permitted under the provisions of this chapter;

D. To discourage any use which would generate other than normal vehicular traffic on streets serving residents on those streets; and

E. To prohibit any use which, because of its character or size, would create requirements and costs for public services, such as police and fire protection, water supply, and sewerage, before such services can systematically and adequately be provided. [Ord. 83-17-O §3, 1983. Formerly §17.19.010].

17.80.020 Permitted uses.

The following land uses are permitted in the two-family residential district:

A. Accessory buildings;

B. Beauty shops;

C. Churches;

D. Clinics;

E. Greenhouses;

F. Home occupations;

G. Hospitals;

H. Parks and playgrounds;

I. Professional offices;

J. Schools;

K. Single-family dwellings;

L. Two-family dwellings;

M. Vacation homes; and

N. Bed and breakfasts. [Ord. FY2007-08-O §10, 2006; Ord. 83-17-O §3, 1983. Formerly §17.19.020].

17.80.030 Area requirements.

A. Lot Area. The minimum lot area required for a single-family dwelling is 7,200 square feet. The minimum lot area required for a two-family dwelling is 3,600 square feet per dwelling unit.

B. Lot Width. The minimum lot width required is 60 feet. [Ord. 83-17-O §3, 1983. Formerly §17.19.030].

17.80.040 Yards.

A. Front Yards.

1. The minimum front yard shall be 25 feet unless a previous building line less than this has been established, in which case the minimum front yard for interior lots shall be the average of the setbacks of the main structures on abutting lots on either side if both lots are occupied.

2. If one lot is occupied and the other vacant, the setback shall be the setback of the occupied lot plus one-half the remaining distance to the required 25-foot setback.

3. If neither of the abutting side lots or tracts are occupied by a structure, the setback shall be 25 feet.

B. Side Yards. The minimum yard required, on each side of a principal building, is five feet. The minimum side yard required on the street side of a corner lot is 10 feet.

C. Rear Yards. The minimum rear yard required is 10 feet. [Ord. 87-14-O §7, 1987; Ord. 83-17-O §3, 1983. Formerly §17.19.040].

17.80.050 Building height limit.

The maximum building height allowed is 35 feet. [Ord. 83-17-O §3, 1983. Formerly §17.19.050].

17.80.060 Public service requirement.

Water and sanitary sewer service from a certificated public utility or municipal system are required for lots in this land use district before a building permit can be issued. [Ord. 83-17-O §3, 1983. Formerly §17.19.060].