§ 27-457. R-2(B) two-family district.

(a)

Generally. This section applies to the R-2(B) two-family district. The purpose of the R-2(B) district is to provide for new and infill residential development in those older areas of the city where the existing development was substantially completed prior to World War II. It is designed to allow compatibility with the existing residential development and an efficient reuse of existing buildings and vacant parcels, while establishing a minimum standard to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents. Conversion of residential buildings constructed as single-family dwellings shall be permitted only when parking, land, floor area and life safety requirements are fully met.

(b)

Permitted uses. In the R-2(B) two-family district, no building, structure or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, converted, or structurally altered unless otherwise provided in this article, except for one or more of the following uses:

(1)

Any use permitted in the R-1(B) single-family district, under the standards and requirements of that district.

(2)

Two-family dwellings, commonly referred to as duplexes.

(c)

Height and area standards. All dwellings and other uses of land shall conform to the following minimum standards:

(1)

Height shall be not more than 2½ stories or 35 feet.

(2)

Setback from property lines shall be as follows:

a.

Front yard: Not less than 25 feet.

b.

Side yard, interior: Not less than five feet.

c.

Side yard, corner: Not less than 20 feet.

d.

Rear yard: Not less than 25 feet.

(3)

Lot width and area shall be as follows:

a.

Lot width: Not less than 50 feet measured at the building line.

b.

Lot area: Not less than 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit for buildings erected, converted, or structurally altered for two-family occupancy.

(4)

Minimum floor area shall be 600 square feet of habitable floor area per dwelling unit.

For additional standards and information, see division 8 of this article.

(d)

Parking standards. One parking space for each dwelling unit shall be provided on the premises. For additional standards and information, see division 9 of this article.

(e)

Signs. Uses other than single-family or two-family dwellings shall be permitted one wall and one detached sign. For additional standards and information, see division 11 of this article.

(Code 1988, § 27-1162; Ord. No. 64690, § 1(27-27), 8-30-1984)