A zoning certificate for the erection of a dwelling group, in those districts where permitted, may be issued by the Building Inspector; provided, that the dwelling group conforms to all the following conditions and requirements.
(a) Minimum lot area. The area of the lot on which the dwelling group is to be erected shall be at least 20% greater than the aggregate of the minimum lot areas otherwise required for the individual dwellings in the group.
(b) Dwelling to front on street or other open spaces, distances.
(1) Each dwelling in the group shall front either on a street, or other permanent public open space at least 40 feet wide, or on a common yard or outer court. The least width of such yard, if flanked by buildings on one side only, shall be:
1 – 1-1/2 stories | 30 feet |
2 – 2-1/2 stories | 35 feet |
3 stories | 40 feet |
(2) If flanked by buildings on both sides, the least width of such yards shall be:
1 – 1-1/2 stories | 40 feet |
2 – 2-1/2 stories | 50 feet |
3 stories | 60 feet |
(3) In each case the distance between the principal buildings, other than the distances specified above, shall not be less than the sum of the least widths of side yards required in the district in which the dwelling group is to be located.
(4) The distance between principal buildings and the nearest lot lines, other than a front lot line, shall be not less than the height of the building, nor less than 30 feet in any case.
(c) Access road distance. Every dwelling in the dwelling group shall be within 60 feet of an access roadway or drive having a right-of-way at least 20 feet wide, providing vehicular access from a public street, and within 300 feet, measured along the route of vehicular access, from a public street.
(d) Compliance, other chapter requirements. Except as modified herein, such dwelling group shall conform to all the requirements of this chapter for the district in which it is to be located.
(Ord. 2046, passed 4-11-1968)