9-7-2 R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

A. Purpose: The R-2 district is intended to provide sites for medium density single- and multi- family residential use, together with such public facilities as may appropriately be located in the same district. The R -2 district regulations are intended to ensure adequate light, air, open space for each dwelling, commensurate with medium density multi-family occupancy, and along with the Town Design Standards for Construction, to maintain the desirable residential qualities of such sites by establishing appropriate site development standards. Certain nonresidential uses may be permitted as conditional uses, and where approved, are intended to blend harmoniously with the residential character of the district. B. Permitted Uses: Only the following uses are permitted in the R-2 zone: Food and beverage services (restaurant, cafe, etc.). Home occupations identified in subsection 9-10-5 of this title. Multi-family dwellings (2 or more dwelling units per structure, including townhomes). Nightly rental of dwelling units, subject to a business license. Property management. Public parks and open spaces. Single-unit dwellings. Spa. Other uses customarily incidental and accessory to medium density family residential uses, and necessary for the operation thereof (garages or carports, play equipment, etc.) C. Conditional Uses: The following uses are conditional and require a conditional use permit: Bed and breakfast rentals. Churches. Home occupations identified in subsection 9-10-5 C of this title. Public facilities. Public or private schools. Public utility uses. D. Physical Restrictions: 1. Minimum lot area: Twenty-one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet (1/2 acre). 2. Minimum frontage: Forty-five feet (45'). 3. Minimum setbacks: a. Front: Twenty-five feet (25'). An administrative exception may be granted for the garage only when all of the following apply: i. Front yard setback exceeds twenty percent (20%) slope (11.3 degrees); ii. No habitable space within the setback area; iii. Required off street parking is satisfied and maintained in the garage or on the lot; iv. The roof sheds snow away from the public right of way; and v. Adequate snow storage on the lot. Under no circumstances will the setback be less than five feet (5’). (ord. 17-004, 7-11-2017) b. Side: Twenty feet (20'); c. Rear: Twenty feet (20'). (amd. ord. 22-002, 5-10-22) d. Minimum distance between buildings: i. Under twenty feet (20’) in height: Ten feet (10’) ii. Over twenty feet (20’) and under thirty feet (30') in height: Fifteen feet (15’) iii. Over thirty feet (30’) in height: Twenty feet (20’). (ord. 23-008, 8-8-2023) 4. Setback exception: The following shall be allowed to encroach within the required setback, subject to compliance with the provisions of this section: a. Driveways and walkways; b. Roof eaves, provided they encroach no more than five feet (5') into the required setback; c. Pop out windows, provided the bottom of the pop out structure is no less than four feet (4’) above grade measured at the pop out structure, the total width of the pop out structure does not exceed twelve feet (12') measured at the point where the pop out structure attaches to the residential structure, the pop out structure is under and completely covered by a roof overhang or eaves, and the pop out structure encroaches no more than three and one-half feet (31/2') into the required setback; and d. Decks and exterior staircases attached to the residential structure may be permitted on a case-by-case basis after written approval of the Zoning Administrator, or designee, following review. The deck or exterior staircase may encroach no more than four feet (4') into the required setback. Uncovered decks or walkways less than 30” above grade may stand within the innermost one-third (1/3) of the setback. (amd. ord. 15-004, 04-28-2015, amd. Ord. 24-011, 8-2724) 5. Maximum height: Twenty-five feet (25’). (amd. ord. 22-002, 5-10-2022) 6. Maximum building coverage: One thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) footprint including garages, patios, and decks. (amd. ord. 22-002, 5-10-2022) 7. A property owner wishing to build larger than what is allowed in this code may refer to the Bonus Section in 9-7-10 of this title. 8. Maximum density: Four (4) units per acre (or a fraction thereof) for multi-family dwellings, including constraints of this title relating to height, setback, landscaping, lot disturbance, parking, etc. Density may increase up to eight (8) dwelling units per acre where the provisions of §9-9-7 are met. amd. ord. 26-001, 2-10-26, amd. ord. 23-007, 8-8-2023 9. Minimum landscaping: Twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot shall be landscaped per § 9-12-5 of this title, with every effort to preserve vegetation. 2010 Code, amd. ord. 15-004, 04-28-2015. 10. Parking: In accordance with section 9-12-15 11. Undisturbed lot area: Twenty percent (20%) of the lot shall not be disturbed during development. (amd. ord. 26-001, 2-10-26, amd. ord.15-004, 04-28-2015) 12. Remaining undeveloped area shall be landscaped as per section 9-12-5 of this title. (amd. 2015 ord. 15-004, 04-28-2015) 13. One piece of heavy equipment along with two heavy equipment attachments may be kept on premises for uses such as snow removal or light excavation. The equipment shall be parked in a place and manner so as to be reasonably screened from the view of the public right of way. Additional equipment used for construction may be parked at the site when authorized by a current building permit or otherwise authorized by the Town. (ord. 17-001, 4-11-2017) 14. Storage containers: Storage or cargo containers are not allowed to be used as a dwelling unit in R-2 zones. (ord. 22-002, 5-10-2022). (2010 Code, amd. ord. 15-004, 4-28-2015)