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R-2: Two-Family Residential District Oakland Park, Florida

Low-medium density residential district (max 10 du per gross acre) permitting one-family and two-family dwellings and everything allowed in R-1 (family community residences and family day care homes). Conditional uses are those allowed in R-1, e.g., community residences outside the by-right spacing/size limits.

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in R-2, Oakland Park

The businesses the R-2 district in Oakland Park allows. The ones on the left are permitted by right; the ones on the right need a special approval first. (Zoning codes are set by each municipality, so R-2 here means specifically Oakland Park's R-2 district.)

Allowed by right
One-family dwellingTwo-family dwellingFamily community residence (4-10 residents; 660 ft from other community residences/recovery communities; state licensed or Oxford House charter)Family day care home
With special approval
Family community residence located < 660 ft from another community residence/recovery community and/or with more than 10 residentsFamily community residence of a type for which the State does not offer or require a licenseTransitional community residence (conditions per Sec. 24-29(B.1)(3))
Build envelope

Development standards

Headline dimensional limits for this district. Confirm exact figures against the current code for your specific parcel.

StandardDensity max 10 du per gross acre
Lotone-family min 6,000 sq ft / 60 ft wide; two-family min 8,000 sq ft / 60 ft wide
Min floor areaone-family 1,100 sq ft; two-family 700 sq ft per unit
StandardMax height 27 ft / 2 stories; max building coverage 40%
Setbacks (master table)side 7.5 ft (5 ft if lot < 60 ft wide); street side 15 ft; rear 15 ft; waterway 15 ft; front = average of adjacent buildings (max 30 ft, default 25 ft)
StandardRead from Oakland Park Land Development Code Sec. 24-31 (R-2); Sec. 24-29 (R-1 cross-reference); Sec. 24-52 master setback and bulk table; permitted = by right, conditional = needs conditional-use / special-exception approval
The fine print

In plain English

BY RIGHT No hearing needed

If your business is on the by-right list, you can occupy a space in this district and open — no zoning hearing. Building permits and licensing still apply, but the use itself is already allowed.

SPECIAL Approval first

Special-approval uses can work here too, but they go through a public review before opening. Plan for extra time and possible conditions — we'll tell you which path a space needs.

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Spaces zoned R-2 in Oakland Park

1 space available in this district, largest first. Click any space to view it.

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Based on the Oakland Park zoning code.
Educational content — not legal or zoning advice. Verify permitted uses with the municipality for your specific parcel.