The R-2 district is a residential zone classification which permits a higher density population than the R-1 district. This district provides for the establishment of two-family dwellings, while insuring a high degree of protection from hazards, objectionable influences, traffic and building congestion, and lack of light, air and privacy. Certain essential and compatible public service facilities and institutions are permitted in this district. (Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996: Ord. 491 § 4.10, 1966).

The following uses are permitted in any R-2 district:
A. Single-family; site-built or manufactured; two-family; triplexes and small lot single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings and their customary uses;
B. Churches, community clubhouses, noncommercial art galleries, libraries, museums, schools and parks;
C. Family child care homes, subject to the conditions set forth in Sections 17.36.070 and 17.36.080 of this title;
D. Child day care centers operated in a school, church or community clubhouse;
E. Manufactured Home Parks. See Chapter 16.20 of this code;
F. Manufactured homes, subject to KMC Section 17.20.060(G). (Ord. 1166 § 4, 2005: Ord. 1037 § 4, 2000: Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996: Ord. 795 § 3 (part), 1991: Ord. 668 § 3, 1982; Ord. 491 § 4.11, 1966).

The following uses are permitted in an R-2 district in conjunction with, but subordinate to, any of the uses permitted in Section 17.22.020:
A. Any secondary use permitted in an R-1 district as per Section 17.20.040. (Ord. 1037 § 6, 2000; Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996; Ord. 795 § 3 (part), 1991: Ord. 491 § 4.12, 1966).

The following uses and any other use not expressly permitted are prohibited in an R-2 district:
A. Stables and kennels;
B. Commercial and industrial uses other than home occupations permitted by Section 17.36.070;
C. Repair, storage and parking of trucks and trailers in excess of six thousand pounds gross weight;
D. Individual recreation vehicles (RV’s) used for dwelling purposes;
E. RV Parks.
(Ord. 1037 § 7, 2000: Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996: Ord. 668 § 4, 1983; Ord. 491 § 4.13, 1966).

The minimum lot area, lot dimensions and yard requirements in the R-2 district are as follows:
A. Single-family dwellings and manufactured homes: lot area of not less than five thousand square feet, with a minimum lot width of fifty feet and minimum lot depth of one hundred feet;
B. The flag stem on a flag lot shall not be used to calculate minimum lot dimensions;
C. Two-family dwelling; lot area of not less than six thousand five hundred square feet, with a minimum lot width of sixty-five feet and minimum lot depth of one hundred feet;
D. Front yard: each lot shall have a front yard containing a minimum depth of twenty-five feet from any structure to the front property line, except in the case of new subdivision and development applications received after July 1, 2004 which shall have a minimum depth of twenty feet from any structure to the front property line;
E. Side yards: for a single-family dwelling the side yards shall be a minimum of five feet in width. For two-family and multifamily dwellings, each side shall be a minimum of eight feet in width. However, for any corner lot, the side yard adjoining the street shall not be less than fifteen feet in width;
F. Rear yard: fifteen feet;
G. Small lot yard requirements in the R-2 zone: small lot yard requirements and lot coverage shall be the same as provided in Section 17.23.050 of this title;
H. Small lot site-plan review: any building proposed to locate on a lot with less than the minimum lot area and lot dimensions set forth in subsections A through F of this section must first submit a site development plan to be reviewed and approved by the city public works director. The site plan shall comply to the standards as set forth in Chapter 17.23 of this title;
I. Manufactured homes shall comply with KMC Section 17.20.060(G). (Ord. 1166 § 5, 2005: Ord. 1140 § 2, 2004; Ord. 974 § 3(7), 1997: Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996: Ord. 696 § 20, 1984; Ord. 491 § 4.14, 1966).

On any standard sized lot in an R-2 district, all buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, but excluding patios with open lattice or similar type roof construction, shall cover not more than fifty percent of the area of such lot. (Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996: Ord. 491 § 4.15, 1966).

No building in an R-2 district shall exceed thirty-five feet in height. No accessory building or structure shall exceed fifteen feet in height. (Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996: Ord. 491 § 4.16, 1966).

Off-street parking shall be provided in any R-2 district in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.44. (Ord. 944 § 5 (part), 1996: Ord. 491 § 4.17, 1966).