Chapter 17.40
SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2)
Sections:
17.40.010 Intent.
17.40.020 Permitted uses.
17.40.030 Conditional uses.
17.40.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
17.40.050 Property development requirements.
17.40.010 Intent.
The R-2 district is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following city objectives:
(1) To reserve appropriately located areas for single-family and duplex family living at population densities consistent with the comprehensive plan and sound standards of public health and safety.
(2) To provide space for semi-public facilities needed to complement urban residential areas and for institutions that require a residential environment.
(3) To facilitate the provision of utility services and other public facilities commensurate with the anticipated population densities and service requirements. [Ord. 93 § 2.2.1, 1987].
17.40.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Accessory building.
(b) Cluster development (see Chapter 17.255 CBMC).
(c) Duplex dwelling.
(d) Single-family dwelling including manufactured homes which are subject to special siting standards.
(e) Zero lot line development (see Chapter 17.150 CBMC).
(2) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Child care facility (fewer than 13).
(b) Home occupation (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC). [Ord. 206, 1994; Ord. 148 § 8, 1989; Ord. 93 § 2.2.2, 1987].
17.40.030 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 zoning district if authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.355 CBMC:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Accessory apartment (see Chapter 17.250 CBMC).
(b) Group residential care facility.
(c) Planned unit development (see Chapter 17.270 CBMC).
(d) Accessory use or building on a separate lot or parcel (see Chapter 17.285 CBMC).
(2) Civic Use Types. Buildings must be residential in appearance, maintain the character of the area, and maintain yards as required by Chapter 17.150 CBMC.
(a) Administrative service.
(b) Bus shelter (administrative conditional use, see Chapter 17.355 CBMC).
(c) Community recreation.
(d) Educational service.
(e) Library service and cultural exhibit.
(f) Lodge, club, fraternal, or civic assembly.
(g) Public safety service.
(h) Religious assembly.
(i) Utility and service – No outside storage of equipment.
(3) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Child care facility.
(b) Convenience sales and personal service.
(c) Home occupation, retail sales on the premises (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC).
(d) Tourist habitation – Bed and breakfast. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.2.3, 1987].
17.40.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
The following uses are expressly prohibited in the R-2 zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Certified factory-built home (except manufactured homes as specifically mentioned) or recreational vehicle on an individual lot, except that unoccupied recreational vehicles may be stored provided they are not located within a vision clearance area.
(b) Group residential.
(c) Multiple-family dwelling.
(2) Civic Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(3) Commercial Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(4) Agricultural use types.
(5) Industrial use types. [Ord. 206, 1994; Ord. 93 § 2.2.4, 1987].
17.40.050 Property development requirements.
The standards of Division III of this title, General Conditions, shall apply to all land and structures in the R-2 zone except as specifically regulated in this section.
(1) Lot Standards.
(a) Minimum area: 5,000 square feet for each single-family dwelling unit, and 7,000 square feet for each duplex.
(b) Minimum width: 40 feet.
(2) Building Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.
(3) Building Height. No building or structure shall have a height greater than three stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
(4) Yards. There are no yard requirements for the use, bus shelter, other than those imposed by building codes. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.2.5, 1987].