Chapter 8

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R-2 (Medium Density Residential) District

Section 8.01    Purpose

This District is intended to provide areas for the preservation and establishment of stable, high quality residential neighborhoods.  The district will promote a higher density residential environment, while preserving those natural features that are important to the character of the Township.

Section 8.02    Permitted Uses

No land or buildings in the R-2 District shall be used, erected, altered, or converted, in whole or in part, except for the following purposes by right:

A.                 Single family detached dwellings.

B.                 State licensed residential family care facilities.

C.                 Essential public services.

Section 8.03    Special Land Uses

No land or buildings in the R-2 District may be used, erected, altered, or converted except for the following purposes when approved in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 16:

A.                 Group day care homes.

B.                 Adult foster care group homes.

C.                 Churches.

D.                 Public or private schools.

E.                  Public parks and recreation areas.

F.                  Planned unit developments.

G.                 Home occupations.

H.        Bed and breakfast

I.         Cemeteries

J.        Commercial outdoor recreation facility

K.        Community centers

L.        Crop farming

M.        Golf courses and country clubs

N.        Greenhouses and nurseries

O.        Medical offices

P.        Multiple family dwellings

Q.        Municipal buildings

R.        Nursing or convalascent homes

S.        Places of assembly, including but no limited to, dance pavilions, auditoriums, and private clubs

T.        Public or private campgrounds

U.        Retail sales accessory to a permitted use

V.        Riding stables

W.        Roadside stands

X.        Wildlife preserves

Y.        Wireless communication towers    

Z.        A complex or development of a multiple number of permitted or designated "Special Exception" uses

AA.        Home based business

Section 8.04    Site Development Requirements

All Permitted Uses and Special Uses are subject to the following Site Development Requirements:

B.                 General Provisions outlined in Chapter 3.

C.                 Site Plan Review as may be required in accordance with Section 15.01.

D.                 Off-Street Parking as may required in accordance with Section 15.01.

E.                  Signs are permitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.01.

F.                  Lot dimension, setbacks, height, and lot coverage requirements for all buildings, shall be met as noted on the following chart, unless otherwise indicated, and as outlined in Schedule of District Regulations, Chapter 14.

 

R-2 (Medium Density Residential) District

Minimum Lot Size

1 acre*

Minimum Lot Width

150 feet

Front Yard Setback

50 feet

Side Yard Setback

10 feet

Rear Yard Setback

15 feet

Corner Lot Setback

25 feet from the Secondary Road*

Maximum Height (Dwelling)

35 feet

Minimum Floor Area (Dwelling)

720 square feet

Maximum Height (Accessory building)

25 feet at the peak, and 14 foot sidewalls, as measured finish floor to top plate.

Maximum Floor Area (Accessory bldg.)

2,000 square feet

Maximum  Lot Coverage

40 %*

 

As amended amendment #1 5/21/04

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