59-C-1.73. Development standards.

In addition to the following, the regulations concerning row design in section 59-C-1.722 apply.

	R-T 6.0	R-T 8.0	R-T 10.0	R-T 12.5	R-T 15.0
59-C-1.731. Tract Area and Density.
(a) Minimum tract area (sq.ft.).	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	40,000
(b) Maximum density of development (dwelling units) per acre of usable area as defined in Section 59-C-1.523 of the special requirements for cluster development.	6	8	10	12.5	15
59-C-1.732. Building Setbacks (Minimum, in Feet).
(a) From any detached dwelling lot or land classified in a one-family, detached, residential zone.	301	301	301	301	301
(b) From any public street.	25	25	25	25	20
(c) From an adjoining lot;
(1) Side (end unit)2	10	10	10	10	8
(2) Rear.	20	20	20	20	20
59-C-1.733. Maximum Building Height (in Feet).  Exceptfor agricultural buildings and except as provided in Division B-1(b) the maximum height of any building is:
(a) For a main building.	35	35	35	35	35
(b) For an accessory building.	25	25	25	25	25
59-C-1.734.  Coverage and Green Area.
(a) Maximum percentage of tract that may be covered by buildings.	35	35	35	35
(b) Minimum percentage of tract that must be devoted to green area.	50	50	50	50	30
59-C-1.735. Parking.  Off-street parking must be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article 59-E, title "Off-Street Parking and Loading."  Parking space need not be located on the same lot as the dwelling unit but must be within a reasonable distance of each unit.
59-C-1.74. Development including moderately priced dwelling units.
Where moderately priced dwelling units are included in a development in accordance with the requirements of chapter 25A, the following optional method standards are permitted in order to facilitate the provision of those units. It permits an increase over the total number of dwelling units otherwise permitted. It also permits some additional housing types and modification of some area and dimensional requirements.
(a) Additional use: dwelling unit, one-family attached.	P3	P3	P3	P3	P
(b) Maximum density of development (dwelling units) per acre of usable area as defined in section 59-C-1.523 of the special requirements for cluster development.	7.32	9.76	12.20	15.25	18.30
(c) Maximum percentage of tract occupied by buildings may be increased to:	40	40	40	40
(d) If necessary in order to accommodate the increased density:
(1) The percentage of the tract devoted to green area may be reduced to not less than:	45	45	45	45	30
(2) The row design requirements of section 59-C-1.722 may be waived.
59-C-1.75. Procedure for application and approval.
Site plans must be submitted and approved in accordance with the provisions of the division.	59-D-3	59-D-3	59-D-3	59-D-3	59-D-3

 

1   Unless a more desirable form of development can be demonstrated by the applicant to the satisfaction of the planning board using the street, side and rear lot line setbacks as provided in this section.

2   Where the side lot of an end unit abuts a public street, the side yard setback must equal the required front yard setback.

3   Not more than 40 percent of the total number of dwelling units.

(Legislative History: Ord. No. 9-74, § 4; Ord. No. 10-6, § 3; Ord. No. 10-31, § 3; Ord. No. 10-53, § 8; Ord. No. 11-14, § 3; Ord. No. 11-29, § 3; Ord. No. 11-38, § 3; Ord. No. 11-39, § 3; Ord. No. 11-41, § 3; Ord. No. 11-67, § 6; Ord. No. 11-72, § 3; Ord. No. 11-73, § 3; Ord. No. 12-1, § 1; Ord. No. 12-72, § 1; Ord. No. 13-21, § 3; Ord. No. 13-47, § 2; Ord. No. 13-70, §1; Ord. No. 14-47, § 1; Ord. No. 15-54, § 3; Ord. No. 16-52, § 1.)

   Editor’s note-Section 59-C-1.7 [formerly §59-44] is discussed in Fitzgerald v. Montgomery County, 37 Md.App. 148, 376 A.2d 1125 (1977).