Chapter 17.20
MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2)
Sections:
17.20.010 Intent.
17.20.020 Permitted uses.
17.20.030 Conditional uses.
17.20.040 Development standards.
17.20.060 Maximum height of structures.
17.20.070 Design.
17.20.010 Intent.
An R-2 district is intended to allow for a moderate density of land use that is greater than is permitted in an R-1 district but less than is permitted in an R-3 district, where suitable facilities such as streets, water, sewer and storm drainage are available. An R-2 district provides a transition between a higher density residential district in order to preserve the primarily residential character of existing lower density residential areas. (Ord. 710 § 9, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.20.020 Permitted uses.
Refer to Chapter 17.14 GHMC for uses permitted in the R-2 district. (Ord. 1045 § 15, 2006).
17.20.030 Conditional uses.
Refer to Chapter 17.14 GHMC for uses conditionally permitted in the R-2 district. (Ord. 1045 § 17, 2006).
17.20.040 Development standards.
In an R-2 district, the minimum requirements are as follows:
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Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings |
Other Residential and Nonresidential |
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A. Minimum lot area for short plats1 |
7,000 sq. ft./dwelling unit |
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B. Minimum lot width1 |
50' |
50' |
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C. Minimum front yard2, 3 |
House: 20' Porch: 12' Garage: 26' |
25' |
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D. Minimum side yard3, 4 |
8' |
7' |
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E. Minimum rear yard3, 4 |
30' |
25' |
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F. Maximum impervious lot coverage |
60% of the total lot area |
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G. Minimum density |
4 dwelling units/acre |
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H. Maximum density |
6 dwelling units/acre |
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1A minimum lot area is not specified for subdivisions of five or more lots. The minimum lot width shall be 0.7 percent of the lot area, in lineal feet.
2In the case of a corner lot, the owner of such lot may elect any property line abutting on a street as the front property line; provided, such choice does not impair corner vision clearance for vehicles and shall not be detrimental to adjacent properties as determined by the planning and public works directors. The other property line abutting a street shall be deemed the side property line. An undersized lot or parcel shall qualify as a building site if such lot is a lot of record.
3Development in the historic district shall comply with the setbacks defined in GHMC 17.99.310 and 17.99.320.
4Garages accessory to single-family and duplex dwellings may be located in the defined side and rear yards, provided they conform to the criteria in GHMC 17.99.490(A)(1).
(Ord. 1130 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1085 § 4, 2007; Ord. 710 § 12, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990. Formerly 17.20.050).
17.20.060 Maximum height of structures.
In an R-2 district, all buildings and structures shall not exceed 35 feet, except as provided for under Chapter 17.62 GHMC, Height Restriction Area, and as provided for under GHMC 17.99.390(A)(3), 17.99.510(A)(2) and 17.99.510(B). (Ord. 975 § 26, 2004; Ord. 710 § 14, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.20.070 Design.
All development shall conform to the design standards contained in Chapter 17.99 GHMC. Duplex dwellings shall conform to the design standards for single-family dwellings as provided in GHMC 17.99.490 and 17.99.510. (Ord. 1130 § 3, 2008; Ord. 975 § 27, 2004).