The following regulations govern land Use within the Suburban Residential (SR) District:
(a) Purpose. The SR District provides for a moderately compact residential development at an average density of approximately under ten (10) dwelling units per acres with slightly higher density confined to specific blocks. This district includes single family housing neighborhoods with large front yards to provide privacy. Streets are lined with trees and landscaping, and blocks may or may not include Alleys for rear access. The maintenance and protection of the existing established residential neighborhoods is a major goal of the district and future development will generally occur in a gradual manner, through the infilling of vacant lots or the replacement of older structures. New infill should reflect the character, scale, and site placement of the neighboring homes on any given block.
(b) Building Form Regulations. Figures 1325-3 and 1325-4 specify the SR District’s building form regulations.
(1) Figure 1325-3 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL; SR-1.
A. USE
See Table 1327-01
B. BUILDING CONFIGURATION
Principal Building | 2.5 stories max. 1 min 32' max height |
Outbuilding | 1.5 stories max |
Principal Building | 2.5 stories max, 1 min 32' max height |
Outbuilding | 1.5 stories max |
Impervious Coverage | 40% max |
Lot Width | 80' min |
Lot Depth | 120' min |
Lot Area | 9,600 sf min |
C. SETBACKS - PRINCIPAL BUILDING
(c.1) Front Setback Principal | 30' min, 50' max* |
(c.2) Corner Lot Secondary Street Front Setback | may treat secondary frontage as a side or front |
(c.3) Side Setback | 10' min |
(c.4) Rear Setback | 30' min |
(c.5) Frontage Buildout | 50% min at setback |
D. SETBACKS - OUTBUILDING
(d.1) Front Setback | 10' + front setback |
(d.2) Side Setback | 10' min |
(d.3) Rear Setback | 5' min |
E. PRIVATE FRONTAGES
Porch | permitted |
Fence | permitted |
Terrace or Forecourt | permitted |
Stoop | permitted |
Shopfront & Awning | not permitted |
Arcade | not permitted |
F. PARKING PROVISIONS
See Martinsburg Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Article 1307
, Parking and Loading Standards |
(f.1) Most lots in SR-1 are front-loaded. Alley access is encouraged where possible. Corner lots should access parking from the secondary street |
*CLEARLY PREVAILING YARD PATTERN: For lots surrounding by pre-existing structures, the setback may match the smallest neighboring setback as shown in g.1, even if it exceeds the maximum as stated in c.1. |
(2) Figure 1325-4 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL; SR-2.
A. USE
See Table 1327-01
B. BUILDING CONFIGURATION
Principal Building | 2.5 stories max, 1 min 35' max height |
Outbuilding | 1.5 stories max |
Impervious Coverage | 50% max |
Lot Width | 50' min |
Lot Depth | 100' min |
Lot Area | 5,000 sf min |
C. SETBACKS - PRINCIPAL BUILDING
(c.1) Front Setback Principal | 16' min, 25' max* |
(c.2) Corner Setback | secondary frontage qualifies as a side |
(c.3) Side Setback | 5' min |
(c.4) Rear Setback | 50' min |
(c.5) Frontage Buildout | 80% min at setback |
C.a ALLOWANCES FOR FRONT-LOADED LOTS
(c.2a) Side Setback | 5' min |
(c.5a) Frontage Buildingout | 50% min to setback |
(d.1a) Outbuilding Front Setback | 10' + bldg setback min, 35' max permitted in front |
D. SETBACKS - OUTBUILDING
(d.1) Front Setback | 50' max from rear |
(d.2) Side Setback | 5' min |
(d.3) Rear Setback | 5' min |
E. PRIVATE FRONTAGES
Porch | permitted, may extend up to 8' beyond front setback |
Fence | permitted |
Terrace or Forecourt | not permitted |
Stoop | permitted |
Shopfront & Awning | not permitted |
Arcade | not permitted |
F. PARKING PROVISIONS
See Martinsburg Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Article 1307
, Parking and Loading Standards |
(f.1) Alley access is encouraged where possible. Existing lots without alley access may use the allowances in section C.a to obtain a larger setback. |
(Ord. 2021-07. Passed 7-21-21.)