(a) General. All primary and accessory structures are subject to the dimensional standards set forth in the tables in this section. These general standards may be further limited or modified by other applicable sections of this Code.
(b) Dimensional Standards Table. See Dimensional Standards Table below.
Residential | Mixed-Densities/Uses | Non-Residential/Other | |||||
Dimensional Standard | R | MD-R | MU | PL | M | C | LI |
Minimum Lot Width/Frontage | 40 feet | 40 feet | 50 feet | N/A | 100 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet |
Minimum Lot Depth | 120 feet | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maximum Height 1 | 35 feet; does not include chimney which shall not exceed 3 feet in length or width | 45 feet; does not include chimney which shall not exceed 3 feet in length or width | 45 feet | 20 feet | 45 feet; does not include chimney which shall not exceed 3 feet in length or width | 3 stories or 45 feet from the finished grade | 3 stories or 35 feet from the finished grade |
Minimum Front Setback | Average of setbacks along street block | 15 feet | 0 or 5 feet | N/A | 15 feet | 0 or 5 feet | 20 feet (40 feet is recommended) |
Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | N/A | 15 feet | See Below | See Below |
Adjacent to Residential | 20 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | N/A | 15 feet | 20 feet; 50 feet for warehouse and storage | 20 feet; 50 feet for warehouse and storage |
Adjacent to Non- Residential | 20 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet | N/A | 15 feet | 15 feet; 25 feet for warehouse and storage | 15 feet; 25 feet for warehouse and storage |
Rear Yard Depth | Shall not be less than 15% of lot depth, but in no case less than 20 feet | Shall not be less than 15% of lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet | 15 feet | N/A | 15 feet | 15 feet; 25 feet for warehouse and storage | 15 feet; 25 feet for warehouse and storage |
Minimum Side Setback 2 | Shall not be less than 3 feet for any side yard and shall not be less than 10 feet for the sum of both side yards | Either no side yard and be on the property line or be located not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest building | Either no side yard and be on the property line or be located not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest building | N/A | 5 feet | See Below | See Below |
Residential | Mixed-Densities/Uses | Non-Residential/Other | |||||
Dimensional Standard | R | MD-R | MU | PL | M | C | LI |
Adjacent to Residential | Shall not be less than 3 feet for any side yard and shall not be less than 10 feet for the sum of both side yards. | Either no side yard and be on the property line or be located not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest building. | Either no side yard and be on the property line or be located not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest building | N/A | 10 feet | 20 feet; 50 feet for warehouse and storage | 50 feet |
Adjacent to Non- Residential | Shall not be less than 3 feet for any side yard and shall not be less than 10 feet for the sum of both side yards | Either no side yard and be on the property line or be located not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest building. | Either no side yard and be on the property line or be located not less than ten (10) feet from the nearest building. | N/A | 5 feet | 15 feet; 25 feet for warehouse and storage | 25 feet |
Minimum Dwelling Size 3 | |||||||
Single Family Dwelling | 600 sqft for single story or 900 sqft for a two story | Must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 750 sqft | Must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 750 sqft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Duplex | 1,250 sqft per unit | Must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 1,250 sqft per unit | Must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 1,250 sqft per unit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Multi-Family | 600 sqft per unit | Building must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 600 sqft per unit | Building must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 600 sqft per unit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Residential | Mixed-Densities/Uses | Non-Residential/Other | |||||
Dimensional Standard | R | MD-R | MU | PL | M | C | LI |
Townhouse | 1,250 sqft per unit | Building must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 1,250 sqft per unit | Building must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 1,250 sqft per unit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Mixed-Use Residential Above Retail/Office/ Commercial | N/A | Building must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 600 sqft per unit | Building must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 600 sqft per unit | N/A | N/A | Building must be consistent in design/scale to neighboring structures; 600 sqft per unit | N/A |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 33% of the lot for principal building | 35% of the lot for principal building | 35% of the lot for principal building | N/A | 35% of the lot | 35% of the lot | 40% of the lot |
Maximum Housing Density | N/A | 12 dwelling units per acre | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Accessory Buildings/Uses | |||||||
Rooming Unit | 1 per household | 1 per household | None (0) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Residential | Mixed-Densities/Uses | Non-Residential/Other | |||||
Dimensional Standard | R | MD-R | MU | PL | M | C | LI |
Private Garages | 1 garage per lot; Max area 240 sqft; Max size 27 feet wide x 27 feet deep; Not closer than 3 feet from either the side/rear lot lines; Max height 18 feet to peak of gable; Not closer than 10 feet to principal building if detached | 1 garage per lot; Not closer than 3 feet from either the side/rear lot lines; Max height 18 feet to peak of gable; Not closer than 10 feet to principal building if detached; appropriateness will be determined by the Planning Commission | None (0) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Storage Sheds | Max area 80 sqft; Max height 10 feet; Not closer than 3 feet from either the side/rear lot lines; Not closer than 10 feet to principal building | Any accessory buildings/structures shall not take up more than 30% of the lot and shall be designed in such a manner to blend with the principal building | Any accessory buildings/structures shall not take up more than 30% of the lot and shall be designed in such a manner to blend with the principal building | Any accessory buildings/structures shall not take up more than 30% of the lot and shall be designed in such a manner to blend with the principal building | Any accessory buildings/structures shall not take up more than 30% of the lot and shall be designed in such a manner to blend with the principal building | Any accessory buildings/structures shall not take up more than 30% of the lot and shall be designed in such a manner to blend with the principal building | Any accessory buildings/structures shall not take up more than 30% of the lot and shall be designed in such a manner to blend with the principal building |
1 Elevator housings or other rooftop mechanical equipment shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height above the top of any structure. Also, the industrial district: Chimneys, flagpoles, water tanks or cooling towers may be constructed up to a height of one hundred (100) feet if they are an integral part of the building and are located no closer than one hundred (100) feet from an adjoining property or a right-of-way.
2 As an exception to the above side yard requirements, the minimum side yard on a corner lot which faces the street shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum sum of both side yards for a corner lot shall be thirteen (13) feet.
3 All residential dwellings within the Residential District (R) are required to be constructed with a basement at a minimum of 600 sqft in size for single family and 625 sqft in size for duplexes.
(Ord. 2017-49. Passed 12-5-17.)