Sonora Municipal Code § 17.18 R-2 - Limited Multifamily Residential Zone

The R-2 zone is established in order to:

A. Provide for the development of duplexes and other types of residences, and multifamily dwellings in garden apartments, in areas properly located in relation to commercial and other residential areas, and where utilities, streets, schools, recreation areas and other necessary facilities can feasibly serve a medium population density;

B. Create conditions conducive to a desirable residential environment, protect it from the encroachment of unrelated uses affecting the development of vacant land and detrimental to existing residences, and limit the continuance of such uses in existence in the area;

C. Insure light, air, privacy and usable open spaces for residential living and freedom from traffic or fire dangers;

D. Provide for those facilities primarily serving the neighborhood and serving it best by being located within it, providing such facilities are in the appropriate locations, and in harmony with the neighborhood.

(Ord. 376 §10-5-6(A), 1967.)

In the R-2 zone, uses allowed by right are as follows:

A. One-family or multifamily dwelling having a ground level access for each dwelling unit up to a maximum of four dwelling units per building, roominghouse or boardinghouse;

B. Public park or playground, golf course;

C. Transient residential use of a single-family residential structure per parcel in conformance with Chapter 17.64.

(Ord. 600 §2 (part), 1985; Ord. 478 §2 (part), 1975; Ord. 376 §10-5-6(B), 1967.; Amended by Ord. 824 on 2/2/2015)

In the R-2 zone, the land and structure regulations are as follows:

A. Minimum parcel area: five thousand square feet;

B. Minimum parcel area per dwelling unit: four thousand square feet;

C. Maximum building coverage: fifty percent;

D. Minimum parcel width: fifty feet;

E. Minimum yards: front, ten feet; sides, ten percent of the parcel width or ten feet, whichever is less; rear, fifteen feet;

F. Maximum building height: thirty-five feet, two stories.

(Ord. 376 §10-5-6(C), 1967.)