Chapter 18.32
R2 LOW-INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
18.32.045 Minimum street frontage.
18.32.100 In-ground swimming pools.
18.32.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the low-intensity residential zone is to provide for residential housing on lots compatible with the current residential pattern of the city. (Ord. 84-335 § 5.01, 1984)
18.32.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in an R2 zone subject to the general provisions and exceptions set forth in Chapters 18.48 through 18.64 AMC:
A. All uses first permitted in the R1 zone; provided, that there is compliance with the provisions pertaining to each use as defined in AMC 18.28.020 and 18.28.030; with the exception of livestock. No livestock are permitted in an R2 zone;
B. Two-family dwelling units (duplexes); provided, that:
1. Private garages shall conform to all requirements for any single-family home defined by this title;
2. The units shall conform to all requirements for any single-family home defined by this title. (Ord. 88-396 § 8, 1988; Ord. 84-335 § 5.02, 1984)
18.32.030 Conditional uses.
The following uses require a conditional use permit from the planning commission as provided in Chapter 18.72 AMC:
A. Cemeteries;
B. Churches;
C. Nursery schools;
D. Golf course, public or private, including clubhouse and accessory driving range;
E. Home occupation;
F. Bed and breakfast;
G. Publicly owned and operated parks;
H. Public utility facilities;
I. Schools, elementary, junior high or high, public or parochial;
J. Multifamily dwelling unit; provided, that:
1. No more than four dwelling units shall be allowed on one lot;
2. The units shall conform to all requirements for any single-family home defined by this title. (Ord. 03-616 § 2, 2003; Ord. 84-335 § 5.03, 1984)
18.32.040 Lot area.
The minimum lot area in an R2 zone shall be 7,200 square feet. (Ord. 84-335 § 5.04, 1984)
18.32.045 Minimum street frontage.
Every lot shall have frontage upon a city street or other city-owned public right-of-way for a minimum length of 20 feet. (Ord. 06-703 § 3, 2006)
18.32.050 Front yard.
Every lot shall have a front yard with a minimum depth of 15 feet. (Ord. 84-335 § 5.05, 1984)
18.32.060 Side yard.
Every lot shall have a side yard on each side of the lot a minimum width of seven feet and the total width of both side yards shall be no less than a minimum of 17 feet, except that on a corner lot the side yard on the street side shall be a minimum of 15 feet. (Ord. 84-335 § 5.06, 1984)
18.32.070 Rear yard.
Every lot shall have a rear yard with a minimum depth of eight feet, except that on a public alley the rear yard shall be a minimum of five feet, for an accessory building. (Ord. 84-335 § 5.07, 1984)
18.32.080 Building height.
A. No structure in an R2 zone shall exceed 35 feet in height.
B. No detached structure from the main or primary use structure shall exceed 18 feet in height. Height over 18 feet shall be reviewed by building department, determination shall be made based on:
1. Topography of the lot.
2. Sight restrictions to neighbor’s property.
C. No accessory building, whether attached or unattached shall be any higher than the primary use structure.
D. The variances to exceed the terms of this section shall be available as set forth further in this title. (Ord. 18-829 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-793 § 1, 2015; Ord. 95-506 § 4, 1995; Ord. 84-335 § 5.08, 1984)
18.32.090 Lot coverage.
All buildings including accessory buildings and structures but not including parking spaces or private swimming pools shall cover not more than 40 percent of the lot area. (Ord. 84-335 § 5.09, 1984)
18.32.100 In-ground swimming pools.
A. All in-ground swimming pools with a depth of 24 inches or more require a building permit from the city. In order to obtain the permit, you need to complete pool, plumbing, and mechanical permit applications (as applicable) and submit engineered drawings of the proposed pool. Underground pools can be constructed within the required setback areas; however, they cannot be constructed within easement areas. A site plan showing the proposed pool location and proposed access point for the installation must also be supplied.
B. Pool enclosures or overhead structures shall not encroach into the required yard setbacks.
C. All in-ground pools are required to be enclosed by a fence no less than four feet in height with a gate having a latch openable only from the pool side of the fence. Using covers to enclose or cover the pool shall not be used in lieu of the fencing requirements.
D. All other conditions are set forth in the governing codes in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the International Code Council. (Ord. 19-844 § 1, 2019)