(A) R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts. The yard, height, frontage, setback, lot area, side yard, rear yard, and lot coverage requirements set forth in the chart on the following page shall apply:
District | Maximum Height Limit | Minimum Lot Frontage at Setback Line (Ft.) | Minimum Lot Area (Sq. Ft.) | Minimum Lot Area Per Family (Sq. Ft.) | Front Yard Setback (Ft.) | Side Yard Width | Rear Yard Depth (Ft.) | Maximum Lot Coverage (%) | |
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R-1 | 2½ stories | 75 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 10* | 25
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R-2 | 2½ stories | 60 | 7,500 | 2,000 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 10* | 35 |
R-3 | 4 stories or 40 ft. whichever is greater | 75 | 9,000 | 9,000 for 1st family plus 4,000 for 2nd family plus 3,000 for 3rd family plus 2,000 per additional families | 25 | 5 | 15 | 10* | 35 |
*Five feet when abutting an alley. Lot coverage is determined by measuring the foundation of the house and garage and any other existing buildings (unenclosed porch or patio does not count as lot coverage) Note: The height limits of this chapter shall not apply to barns, silos, or other farm structures or buildings; church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, transmission towers, chimneys, smokestacks, flag poles, radio towers, aerials, water towers, monitors, grain elevators, and other structures which require excessive height in order to function properly. ****Note: The non-living areas of a residence, including garage, workshops, and mechanical room, may not exceed the living area of a residence in an R-1, R-2, or R-3 zone and total floor area of accessory buildings shall not exceed the total floor area of the principal building on the same lot.
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(B) C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts. The following yard, setback, side yard, rear yard, and height requirements shall apply:
District | Maximum Height Limit | Front Yard Setback | Side Yards Each Side | Rear Yard Depth |
C-1 | 4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater | None | None1 | 10 ft. |
C-2 | 4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater | 15 ft. | 5 ft. | 10 ft. |
I-1 | 4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater | 50 ft. | 25 ft.2 | 25 ft.2 |
I-2 | 4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater | 75 ft. | 25 ft.3 | 25 ft.3 |
1 When abutting any residential district, a side yard of five feet is required. 2 When abutting any residential district, a side or rear yard, or both, of 50 feet is required. 3 When abutting any residential district, a side or rear yard, or both, of 75 feet is required. Note: The height limits of this chapter shall not apply to barns, silos, or other farm structures or buildings; church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, transmission towers, chimneys, smokestacks, flag poles, radio towers, aerials, water towers, monitors, grain elevators, and other structures which require excessive height in order to function properly. |
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69; Am. Ord. 1989-3-8, passed - -89; Am. Ord. 2007-9-39, passed 11-27-07)