(a) Generally. Except as provided otherwise in this article, the following bulk regulations are applicable in the Odenton Town Center. A blank means there is no applicable bulk regulation.
Bulk Regulations | OTC-C | OTC-T | OTC-I | OTC-E | OTC-F M | OTC-H | Historic Village Mix Block |
Maximum floor area ratio, excluding structured parking | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Maximum density (dwelling units per acre) | 3 | ||||||
Minimum height for properties less than two acres for principal structure (feet) | 25 | 25 | |||||
Maximum height for principal structure (feet) | 100 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 35 | 45 |
Maximum height for accessory structure, or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less (feet) | 100 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 25 | 45 |
Front setback (minimum- maximum) (feet) | 0-20; or 0-45 for minor and principal arterial roads | 0–45 | 0–50 | 0–45 | 0–45 | 30–45 | 0–45 |
Side setback (feet) | 7 | ||||||
Setback from Maryland Route 32 (minimum–maximum) (feet) | 35-45 | ||||||
Minimum corner side setback (feet) | 15 | ||||||
Minimum front setback for accessory structure (feet) | 50 | ||||||
Minimum lot size (square feet) | 14,000 | ||||||
Maximum lot coverage by structures (percentage of gross area) | 20% | ||||||
Minimum lot width (feet) | 70 | ||||||
(b) Height calculation. When determining the height of a principal structure, towers, spires, chimneys, and other similar uninhabited features may extend beyond the height of the roof of the principal structure and do not count toward the maximum height.
(c) Setbacks. Front setbacks are calculated from the property line in the location as it will exist after any required dedication of right-of-way.
(d) Other approvals. The Planning and Zoning Officer may approve a bulk regulation other than one set forth in this section in accordance with § 17-7-810 of this Code.
(e) Noise mitigation; Maryland Route 32. For residential development or nonresidential development with activity spaces adjacent to Maryland Route 32, the developer shall:
(1) conduct a noise study using Federal Highway Administration prediction methods to identify the noise mitigation measures that are necessary to reduce highway traffic sound level:
(i) to be at or below 66 dba in residential activity spaces and at or below 45 dba in indoor residentially occupied building spaces; or
(ii) where possible, to be at or below 66 dba in nonresidential activity spaces; and
(2) subject to the results of the noise study, if noise mitigation is required:
(i) include any required indoor noise mitigation measures on the building architectural plans; and
(ii) provide outdoor noise mitigation measures to meet the noise levels set forth in item (1) in an activity space maintained by a homeowners association, community association, or council of condominium unit owners and noted on the final plan or the final record plat to be recorded in the land records; or in the absence of an activity space, provide a noise mitigation maintenance easement that shall be noted on the final plan or the final record plat to be recorded in the land records.
(Bill No. 84-23)