ARTICLE C. - SINGLE-FAMILY AND SINGLE-FAMILY WITH RENTAL UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-2)

10-9C-1: - PURPOSE AND INTENT:#

The purpose of the R-2 zone classification is to accommodate a need for low density residential districts incorporating both single-family dwelling units and single-family dwelling units with a residential rental unit.

(1985 Code § 19-18-1; amd. 2001 Code)

10-9C-2: - PERMITTED USES:#

Accessory building and use that is incidental to a dwelling on the same lot or property and in compliance with all Riverdale City ordinances that regulate the use of accessory buildings.

Agriculture.

Church, synagogue or similar permanent building used for regular religious worship.

Educational institution.

Golf course, except miniature golf course.

Greenhouse, noncommercial only.

Household pets.

Parking lot accessory to uses permitted in this zone.

Public building, public park, public recreation grounds and associated buildings.

Single-family dwelling.

Temporary building and use incidental to construction work. Such building shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

(1985 Code § 19-18-2; amd. Ord. 784, 4-19-2011)

10-9C-3: - SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:#

Minimum lot area:

> One-family dwelling 8,000 square feet

One-family dwelling with rental unit 10,000 square feet

Minimum lot width:

One-family dwelling 70 feet

One-family dwelling with rental unit 80 feet

Minimum yard setbacks:

Front 25 feet except average of existing dwellings where 50 percent frontage is developed but not less than 20 feet

Side:

Main building 8 feet, with total width of 2 side yards of not less than 18 feet and 20 feet each side for other main buildings

Accessory building 8 feet, except 1 foot if located at least 6 feet in rear of main building; but not closer than 9 feet to dwelling on adjacent lot

Zero side yards In accordance with subsection 10-14-4J of this title

Side; facing street on corner 20 feet, except average where 50 percent frontage is developed, but not less than 15 feet

Rear:

Main building 25 feet

Accessory building When the accessory building is attached to the main building, in any manner whatsoever, then the minimum rear setback is 20 feet from the property line. When an accessory building is detached from the main building, and the accessory building is located at least 6 feet behind the main building, then the rear setback for the accessory building may be no less than 1 foot from the property line. If a dwelling has an existing detached accessory building in the rear yard, and the property owner wants to add on to the dwelling (after fire department review); the new addition must be a minimum of 8 feet from the accessory building, and the new addition shall meet the minimum rear yard requirements. The opposing side yard must meet minimum side yard requirements and be open at all times to rear yard access

Building height:

Minimum 1 story

Maximum 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet

(Ord. 615, 2-18-2003)