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17.20.040 Development standards.
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In an R-2 district, the minimum requirements are as follows:

Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings

Other Residential and Nonresidential

A. Short subdivision:

1. Minimum lot area:

7,000 sq. ft./dwelling unit

2. Minimum lot width:

50'

B. Subdivision:

1. Minimum lot area:

5,800 sq. ft./dwellling unit

2. Minimum lot width:

0.7 percent of the lot area, in lineal feet

C. Minimum front yard2,3

House: 20'

Porch: 12'

Garage: 26'

25'

D. Minimum side yard1,2

8'

7'

E. Minimum rear yard1,2

30'

25'

F. Maximum hard surface coverage

60% of the total lot area

G. Minimum density

No minimum

H. Maximum density

6 dwelling units/acre

1Development in the historic district shall comply with the setbacks defined in GHMC 17.99.310 and 17.99.320.

2Garages accessory to single-family and duplex dwellings may be located in the defined side and rear yards, provided they conform to the criteria in GHMC 17.99.490(A)(1).

3Accessory structures to single-family and duplex dwellings shall meet the minimum front yard for a house.

(Ord. 1433 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1393 § 3, 2018; Ord. 1347 § 27, 2016; Ord. 1307 § 33, 2014; Ord. 1194 § 15, 2010; Ord. 1130 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1085 § 4, 2007; Ord. 710 § 12, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990. Formerly 17.20.050).