Chapter 18.16
R-2 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS*

Sections:

18.16.010    General intent.

18.16.020    Uses permitted outright.

18.16.030    Accessory uses and structures.

18.16.040    Uses permitted conditionally.

18.16.050    Setback and bulk regulations.

18.16.060    Off-street parking and loading requirements.

18.16.070    Repealed.

*Prior legislation: Ords. 515 and 515C.

18.16.010 General intent.

The purpose of this district is to establish and preserve medium-density residential neighborhoods at a density of five to nine units per acre, to create a stable environment for family life and to prevent intrusion by incompatible land uses. (Ord. 740 § 5, 1997).

18.16.020 Uses permitted outright.

The following uses are permitted in an R-2 zone, subject to the off-street parking requirements, bulk regulations and other provisions and exceptions set forth in this code:

A. Residential Uses.

1. Single-family residence;

2. Duplexes (two-family residences);

3. Accessory dwelling units;

4. Townhouses.

B. Educational Uses.

1. Elementary schools.

C. Cultural, Religious, Recreational, and Entertainment Uses.

1. Parks, open space and trails;

2. Churches of less than 250 seats; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.040 are met.

D. Resource Management Uses.

1. Agriculture and orchards;

2. Forestry and tree farms;

3. Raising of livestock, small animals and fowl; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.060 are met.

E. Transportation, Communication, Utilities.

1. Public utility facility; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.050 are met;

2. Wireless communications facilities are permitted as principal or accessory uses provided the requirements of Chapter 18.50 BLMC are met. (Ord. 1355 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1137 § 3, 2005; Ord. 747 § 1, 1997; Ord. 746 § 3, 1997; Ord. 740 § 5, 1997).

18.16.030 Accessory uses and structures.

The following accessory uses and structures are permitted on a lot in this district:

A. Accessory Structures.

1. Swimming pool, if enclosed with a six-foot fence;

2. Awnings or canopies;

3. Walls or fences; provided the requirements of BLMC 18.22.020 are met;

4. Flagpoles;

5. Outside fireplaces;

6. Accessory, noncommercial greenhouses;

7. Accessory sheds and tool rooms; provided they are part of a residential use;

8. Private docks, mooring facilities and boathouses; provided the project complies with shoreline management regulations and the provisions of BLMC 18.22.070;

9. Garage or carport.

B. Accessory Uses.

1. State-licensed family day care homes;

2. State-licensed adult family homes;

3. Home occupations; provided the criteria in BLMC 18.22.010 are met. (Ord. 740 § 5, 1997).

18.16.040 Uses permitted conditionally.

The following conditional uses are permitted on a lot in this district:

A. Educational Facilities.

1. Junior high, high schools and junior colleges, public or private.

B. Commercial Uses.

1. Hospitals; provided the criteria in BLMC 18.22.040 are met.

C. Cultural, Religious, Recreational and Entertainment Uses.

1. Public and private meeting halls and lodge buildings; provided the criteria in BLMC 18.22.040 are met.

D. Municipal Offices. (Ord. 1002 § 4, 2003; Ord. 740 § 5, 1997).

18.16.050 Setback and bulk regulations.

The following bulk regulations shall apply to the uses permitted in the district subject to the provisions for yard projections included in BLMC 18.22.080:

A. Density shall be a minimum of five and a maximum of nine dwelling units per net acre.

B. Minimum lot width: 55 feet.

C. Minimum front setback: 20 feet from the right-of-way line, except State Highway 410 where the setback shall be 55 feet from the right-of-way line. In areas where existing right-of-way is insufficient, additional setback may be required by the public works director.

D. Minimum side yard: five feet, with a total of 15 feet required for both side yards.

E. Minimum Rear Setback.

1. Residence: 20 feet;

2. Separated garage or accessory building: 10 feet;

3. Boathouse, if approved: no rear yard setback.

F. Maximum height: 35 feet above grade.

G. Maximum lot coverage by impervious surfaces shall be 60 percent. (Ord. 1355 § 3, 2010; Ord. 1302 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1099 § 18, 2005; Ord. 740 § 5, 1997).

18.16.060 Off-street parking and loading requirements.

For off-street parking requirements, see Residential Development Standards, BLMC 18.22.100. (Ord. 740 § 5, 1997).

18.16.070 Planned unit development.

Repealed by Ord. 1131. (Ord. 740 § 5, 1997).