§ 21. REGULATIONS FOR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL OR "R-2" ZONE.

A.

Purpose.

The R-2 Zone is intended as an area primarily for medium density residential use with a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet. This district will incorporate the full range of residential uses accompanied by complete urban services. This district is appropriate for existing single-family neighborhoods having typically moderate sized lot patterns, as well as for development of additional family housing areas with minimum land requirements. The Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zone corresponds to and implements in part the Medium Density Residential (MR) land use designation on the Future Land Use Diagram adopted in Mohave County General Plan.

B.

General Requirements.

1.

The number of units permitted on each lot or parcel will depend on the sanitation disposal facilities available, parking and maneuvering area, and location of streets or roads.

2.

Two family dwellings which otherwise comply with the ordinances of the County may be divided at the party wall as to ownership and owned as separate dwelling units by separate owners and such ownership shall not constitute a violation of lot and yard requirements of this chapter.

3.

For multiple dwellings and group dwellings, a minimum of 15% of the total area of the development shall be provided as common or semi-common areas open for use and available to all persons who may reside on the premises.

4.

Pedestrian circulation systems (sidewalks, walkways and paths) shall be located and designed to provide adequate physical separation from vehicles along public and private streets and drives and within any parking area.

C.

Uses Permitted.

1.

Zero lot line/single family attached dwellings.

2.

Townhouse or patio house development.

3.

Multiple family dwellings, including condominium projects.

4.

Duplexes.

5.

Recreational facilities that serve as an integral part of the permitted residential use, including but not limited to golf courses, club house, community center building and tennis facilities.

6.

Community Gardens.

7.

Other uses similar to the above uses.

8.

Churches and similar places of worship, libraries, schools, hospitals, parks and playgrounds, and public and quasi-public buildings.

9.

Child care; day care center, pre-school, pursuant to Section 37.Q of this Ordinance.

10.

Adult Care — Adult Day Health Care, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living Center, Assisted Living Facility (see Section 37.S).

11.

Wireless communication tower and facilities with a maximum antenna height of forty (40) feet (see Section 37.R).

D.

Uses Allowed after Acquiring a Special Use Permit.

1.

Professional office buildings.

2.

Commercial buildings.

3.

Private parking lots for automobiles, where land lies adjacent to any multiple family, commercial or manufacturing zone and the parking lot supports the adjacent use.

4.

Wireless communication towers and facilities with an antenna height from forty-one (41) feet to one hundred fifty (150) feet (see Section 37.R).