17-8 Design Standards for A Two-Family Dwelling
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A two-family dwelling is one building with two residential units under a single continuous roof line. It may be constructed in the Residential Zones subject to compliance with the following standards. These standards are encouraged to promote a residential design which provides architectural interest for a two-family dwelling to blend harmoniously in R zones. Adopted January 22, 2008; Revised August 11, 2026
1. Units located side by side are encouraged to be offset by at least 5 feet difference in their front setback, unless the units share an elevated common front porch with roof overhang, or similar design scheme to provide a front entry with greater architectural interest than plain, uncovered front entries on adjacent units. In addition to the primary exterior wall material, accent materials included such as stone, brick, or metal is encouraged to provide architectural character to the dwelling.
2. A two-family dwelling is encouraged to have an appearance similar to a large singlefamily home with varying roof lines, and building articulations with such things as decks, balconies, or other exterior features which provide design interest.
3. Except for the driveway area and walkways, the front yard setback area shall be landscaped. At the time of occupancy or within six months of occupancy, the front yard area shall be fully landscaped. 4. The minimum lot size for a two-family dwelling is 10,000 sq ft, and the minimum street
frontage is 80 feet 5. Land coverage of all buildings shall not exceed 50% of the lot or parcel acreage. 6. Each two-family dwelling shall have four (4) off-street parking spaces (2 per unit).
Driveways to the garage and areas used for off-street parking shall be hard-surfaced with either concrete or asphalt. 7. Each unit in a two-family dwelling shall be independently connected to the city’s culinary water and sewer system. 8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, all provisions for two-family dwellings shall be met through site plans submitted with the building permit application and the plan review building permit process.
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