These standards apply to creation of small lots to accommodate a small single-family dwelling in areas where allowed by the underlying zone.
A. Each cottage lot shall have a minimum area of one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500').
B. Each cottage lot shall have a minimum lot width of thirty feet (30').
C. If a cottage lot is created through a subdivision or by adjusting property lines, and the remaining lot is not a cottage lot, the minimum required area of the remaining lot may be reduced by one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500') provided the non-cottage lot does not include a detached accessory dwelling unit.
D. Each cottage lot shall have frontage on a public street. Alternatively, upon approval by the City Engineer, a lot may have frontage on an alley or a private right-of-way with a minimum twenty foot (20') wide paved surface meeting fire access standards.
E. Use of each cottage lot shall be limited to one (1) single-family dwelling at least six hundred square feet (600') and not to exceed twelve hundred square feet (1,200') floor area. A cottage lot shall not have an accessory dwelling unit in addition to the one single-family dwelling.
F. Minimum setbacks for cottage lots are as follows (see Figure 1 of this section):
1. The minimum front yard setback shall be the minimum of the underlying zone minus five feet (5').
2. The minimum street facing side yard setback shall be the minimum of the underlying zone minus five feet (5').
3. The minimum side yard setback shall be five feet (5').
4. The minimum rear yard setback shall be ten feet (10').
5. For a non-cottage lot abutting a cottage lot within the same subdivision, the minimum side or rear yard setback on the common property line shall be the same as the cottage lot.
FIGURE 1: COTTAGE LOT STANDARDS
G. Accessory buildings shall meet the setbacks otherwise required in the zone.
H. Maximum height is two (2) stories
I. The primary entrance the cottage shall face the public street or approved right-of-way. Alternatively, buildings not fronting a public street may be grouped together around a common green-space with primary entrances accessed off of this shared space.
J. A minimum of one parking space meeting the standards of this title shall be provided on each cottage lot. It may be covered or uncovered.
Development shall meet all other standards of the underlying zone. Where there is conflict, these standards supersede the standards of the underlying zone.
(Ord. 2022-52, 11-15-2022)