R-2 Development Standards
All R-2 projects may be subject to the following standards. Contact the Planning Division for more information. You can also download the R-2 Development Standards brochure (PDF).
Setbacks & Standards for R-2 Properties
Minimum Front Yard
- Average of the front setbacks of the two adjacent properties, with a minimum of 20 feet. Minimum of 50 feet from the centerline of the street if the street has a right-of-way less than 60 feet.
Minimum Side Yard
- Five feet for each interior side yard, increased by one foot for each story or partial story above the first floor
Minimum Corner Side Yard
- 10 feet for the street side of a corner lot, or 40 feet from the centerline of the street where lot sides upon street having a right-of-way of less than 60 feet. For a reversed corner lot, a side yard equaling the required front yard setback of the first lot to its rear.
Minimum Rear Yard
Maximum Height
Maximum Lot Coverage
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Minimum Distance Between Buildings
- 6 feet if only one or neither building is used for residential purposes
- 10 feet if both buildings are used for residential purposes
Minimum Habitable Space Per Dwelling Occupant

R-2 Parking Requirements
- Two covered spaces within an enclosed garage for each unit with a minimum width of nine feet, zero inches, and a minimum depth of 20 feet, zero inches (9 feet by 20 feet)
- One additional parking space for each 750 square feet of gross living area in excess of 2,000 square feet Additional spaces may be uncovered
- Tandem parking may be permitted per §23.52.070(C)(4), contact a Planner for more information
- See the Off-Street Parking Standards page for more details
R-2 Landscaping Requirements
- No more than 25% of the front yard setback area shall be covered by non-decorative hardscape features
- No more than 25% may be covered by decorative permeable hardscape features
- The remaining 50% front yard setback area, must be of drought-tolerant landscape material
- Artificial turf must adhere to all design standards outlined in AMC Section 23.48.020(1)
- Any changes to existing Landscaping shall be approved by the Planning Division
- Drip irrigation shall be considered whenever appropriate
- See AMC Section 23.48 for more details