2.3.3. RESIDENTIAL -- MEDIUM-DENSITY DISTRICT (R-2).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the R-2 district is to promote and preserve various types of medium density housing with adequate amounts of usable common space and amenities. Development pursuant to a Small Residential Lot option is allowed in Subarea C. This district is intended for use close to collector streets and public transit facilities. The primary use in this district is single-family residences, but several types of attached dwellings are also permitted. The district generally prohibits commercial activity except for home occupations and typical neighborhood services. Other uses are as shown in Table 3.2-1 (Permitted Use Table).
B. Cross-References to Other Applicable UDO Sections. All development and redevelopment must comply with all applicable sections of this UDO. A short summary of some of the key sections is shown below.
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Table 2.3-3 Cross-References to Other Applicable UDO Sections |
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Use Regulations |
Article 146-3 |
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Dimensional Standards |
Section 146-4.2 |
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Lot Access and Connectivity |
Section 146-4.5 |
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Parking, Loading, and Stacking |
Section 146-4.6 |
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Landscaping, Screening and Stormwater Management (including fence and wall regulations) |
Section 146-4.7 |
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Building Design Standards |
Section 146-4.8 |
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Signs |
Section 146-4.10 |
C. Dimensional Standards. Basic dimensional standards for the R-2 zone district are in Table 4.2-1 and Table 4.2-2, and more detailed standards are located throughout Section 146-4.2 (Dimensional Standards). Some optional provisions are listed in Subsection D below.
D. Special Standards for Subarea C. All land in the R-2 zone district in Subarea C shall comply with the permitted and conditional uses as shown in the Use Regulations in Article 146-3, and shall comply with the dimensional standards applicable to the R-2 zone district shown in Section 146-4.2 (Dimensional Standards), except that.
1. Residential development may occur pursuant to the optional provisions of Section 146-4.2.3.A (Subarea C Small Residential Lot Standards) or other provisions in Section 146-4.2.3 applicable to particular land uses or forms of development. If the Small Residential Lot option is selected or other provisions of Section 146-4.2.3 apply, those provisions shall supersede any inconsistent standards in Article 146-3, and Article 146-4.
2. Portions of the land may be developed as mixed-use centers in accordance with the standards applicable to the MU-N zone district or the MU-C zone district pursuant to the procedures in Sections 146-5.4.3.I (Administrative Activity Center Designation). (Ord. No. 2019-49 § 1, 08-19-2019)