HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-30-169.08_Zoning Regulations, District Regulations_R-2_One and Two Family ResidentialZONING REGULATIONS
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169.08 R-2 ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The R-2 District
is established to provide for single-family and two-family residential uses and areas where
similar residential development seems likely to occur.
1. Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this
section are permitted in the R-2 District:
A.Any use permitted in and as limited in the R-1 District.
B.Two-family dwellings.
C.Alterations and conversions of single-family dwellings into two-
family dwellings in accordance with the lot area, frontage, and yard
requirements set forth in this section.
D.Nursing, convalescent, and retirement homes.
2. Permitted Accessory Uses. The accessory uses permitted in and as limited in
the R-1 District are permitted in the R-2 District.
3. Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed,
subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19 of these zoning regulations:
Lot Area
8,000 square feet for each single-family dwelling;
10,000 square feet for each two-family dwelling.
20,000 square feet for each single-family dwelling
or 40,000 square feet for each two-family dwelling
where public sewer facilities are not available
65 feet for single-family dwelling; 80 feet for two-
Lot Width family dwelling; corner lots shall be 10 feet wider
100 feet where public sewer is not available
Front Yard 30 feet
30 feet for dwelling; Rear Yard
40 feet for other principal permitted uses
Side Yard
Maximum Height
A total of 15 feet; one side may be reduced to not
less than 7 feet;
15 feet for any other principal permitted use.
3 stories or 40 feet for principal building
1 story or 14 feet for accessory building
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Floor Area
950 square feet for single-story single-family
dwelling; 750 square feet per unit for single-story
two-family
If two or more stories, 1,250 square feet for single-
family with a minimum of 600 square feet on first
floor and 1,050 square feet for two-family with a
minimum of 500 square feet on first floor.
If a split level, each level shall be a minimum of
350 square feet
If a split foyer, 950 square feet per story
2. Dwelling Occupant Load: The maximum permitted occupant load within a
dwelling unit in any residential district shall not exceed the following:
Room Type Room Area Maximum Occupant Load
Bedroom room At least 70 sq. ft. but less
than 120 s. f.t
1 per room
Bedroom room 120 sq. ft. to 180 sq. ft.2 per room
Bedroom room 180 sq. ft. or more 3 per room
Multipurpose room At least 70 sq. ft. 1 per room, not more than
2 per dwelling unit
For the purposes of this section, a “bedroom” is defined as a space primarily designed
and intended for use as a sleeping room which shall include all of the following
characteristics:
A.A room with a minimum floor area of 70 square feet of area is
capable of being secured by a door.
B.A room with an enclosed closet space of a minimum floor area of six
square feet.
C.A room with the provisions for emergency escape and natural light in
accordance with the adopted version of the international residential code or
international building code as applicable for the dwelling type.
D.For the purposes of this section, a multipurpose room may include a
living room, den, study, or other similar room that by design or layout is not primarily
intended to be used as a bedroom, but that is otherwise habitable and provides
accommodations for sleeping such as a bed, daybed, couch, futon or other similar
multipurpose sleeping furniture.
4 .
0.Minimum Width. The minimum dimension of the main body of the principal
building shall not be less than 24 feet.
1.Perimeter Foundation Requirement. A permanent perimeter foundation
meeting Waukee Building Code standards is required for all principal buildings.
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7.Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading
shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168, for all permitted
uses.
8.Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this
Code of Ordinances.
9.Side-By-Side Two-Family Dwellings.
A. Lot Division Procedure. Where a side-by-side, two-family dwelling is
legally constructed, and the plat in which such dwelling is located is properly
recorded, provided the dwelling has met zoning regulations at the time it was
constructed, inspected, and certificate of occupancy issued, the lot may
thereafter be divided to provide individual ownership of the two-family
dwelling units by the following procedure:
(1)A plat showing the as-built location of the two-family
dwelling structure on the lot shall be filed with the City.
(2)The plat of survey shall provide a reference to this section
and indicate the purpose for which the plat is prepared.
(3)The plat shall locate the new ownership division line along
the common wall of the structure, and provide individual legal
descriptions for each new parcel.
(4)If the proposed division is approved by the Council,
following review by the County Auditor and County Recorder, a deed
may be recorded thereafter affecting the lot division, and each lot
may be in separate ownership.
(5)A copy of the recorded deeds and plat of survey shall be filed
with the City.
B. Requirements For Each Unit. The following requirements would have
to be met by each unit of the side-by-side two-family dwelling divided as
herein provided:
(1) Lots shall comply with the bulk regulation requirements of
this section, with the following exceptions, including (but not limited
to) lot area, widths, rear and side yard setbacks:
a.Lot Area: 5,000 square feet for each unit of a two-
family dwelling; where public sewer facilities are not
available, not less than 20,000 square feet for each unit of a
two-family dwelling.
b.Lot Width: 40 feet for each unit of a two-family
dwelling; where public sewer is not available, 50 feet.
c.Rear Yard Setback: In the case of a corner lot where
the duplex has been constructed with the front facade facing
the secondary front yard, the minimum rear yard setback
shall be eight feet.
d.Side Yard Setback: Internal side yard setback, zero
feet.
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(2)Buildings whose ownership is divided are required to be and
remain of the same exterior finish, including siding, roofing,
windows, paint color (or vinyl), garage doors; and colors would be
kept the same, including the building roof which would be replaced
all at one time when required, and of the same color and pattern.
(3)Exterior storage buildings of like structure and construction
of the original edifice will be allowed with a maximum size of 12 feet
by 12 feet, painted and finished the same as original, on a permanent
slab or foundation.
(4)Rear yard fencing in compliance with this Code of
Ordinances is permitted.
(5)Water and sewer services shall be entirely separate. Common
electrical and gas lines may serve all units, but each unit shall be
separately metered.
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