A. Purpose. The purpose of the small-lot subdivision regulations is to allow "small-lot single-family housing development in new and existing neighborhoods to provide compact development and efficient infill."
B. Standards. Small-lot, detached single-family subdivisions may be allowed in the R1 and R2 zoning districts when they are compatible with surrounding development and comply with the following standards:
1. Reduced Lot Area. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 3,500 square feet for an interior lot and 4,000 square feet for a corner lot. Lot sizes may range from 3,500 square feet to a maximum of 4,499 square feet, with an average lot size of 4,000 square feet to encourage a variety of lot sizes and configurations. Lots larger than 4,499 square feet may be allowed but the total number of lots larger than 4,499 square feet shall not exceed thirty percent of the total number of lots to be created by a small lot subdivision.
2. Reduced Setbacks. Table 5-12 shall be used to determine structure setbacks instead of the normal setbacks required for the applicable zoning district.
3. Reduced Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 38 feet for an interior lot and 46 feet for a corner lot.
(Ord. 2440 §56)
Type of Structure
| Setbacks Required | ||
Front | Rear | Side | |
Type of Structure
| Setbacks Required | ||
Front | Rear | Side | |
Main house, with either front porch, alley, or garage in rear (1) | 12 ft. | 10 ft. | 3 ft. |
Main house, without front porch, alley, or garage in rear (1) | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 3 ft. |
Front porches (2) | 10 ft. | N/A | 3 ft. |
Attached garages (3) | 20/15 ft. | 15 ft. | 3 ft. |
Detached garages in rear (1) | N/A | 0 ft. | 0 ft. |
Detached accessory structures | 20 ft. | 0 ft. | 0 ft. |
Notes:
(1) "Garages in rear" shall mean garages behind the primary residential unit.
(2) Front porches shall have minimum dimensions of 4 feet by 8 feet.
(3) Garages with access perpendicular to the street shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line. Garages with access parallel to the street (side entry) may be set back 15 feet from the front property line.
4. Site Coverage. Maximum site coverage shall be 50 percent of the lot area. Usable outdoor open space shall be a minimum of 25 percent of the open space area.
5. Parking. Parking spaces shall be provided and parking areas shall be designed as follows.
a. Four parking spaces shall be provided for each residential unit, two of which shall be in a garage located on-site. The remaining two spaces may be located on a public or private street, or in a parking area adjacent to the street.
b. For residential units with detached garages located behind the primary residential unit, the minimum parking normally required shall be reduced to one enclosed (garage) space and two spaces, covered or uncovered. Tandem parking spaces are permitted. All required parking spaces shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line and/or sidewalk, whichever is closer.
c. Shared driveway access between two adjacent parcels is allowed when the garages are located within the rear of the parcel behind the primary residential unit or recessed so the home's entry elevation retains a dominant visual appearance.
6. Street Widths. Pavement widths for local streets may be reduced from the standards set forth in Title 18R (Design Criteria and Improvement Standards).
7. Design. The design of small-lot subdivisions shall provide for aesthetic quality and appropriate proportions between parcel sizes and street widths.
On-street parking | Minimum width curb-to-curb (feet) | Maximum width curb-to-curb |
No parking | 20 | 22 |
Parking one side | 26 | 28 |
Parking two sides | 32 | 34 |
8. Street Parkway Widths. Street parkway widths may be reduced up to 25 percent by the City for projects that provide innovative design features such as alleys, garages at the rear, front porches above minimum size, and protected tree well pop-outs located in parking aisle. A reduction in the parkway width must not be harmful to the health of the street trees or detrimental for the maintenance of the street.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2223; Ord. 2288; Ord. 2397 §16)