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TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING (REPEALED)

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§ 14-205.  Charts. 71
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Denotes use not permitted, building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable
DISTRICT
R-1
R-1A
R-2
R-3
R-4
DISTRICT
R-1
R-1A
R-2
R-3
R-4
PERMITTED USES
   
SINGLE FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DUPLEX / TWO FAMILY
MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL RELATED USES
Y
Y
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Y
Y
OTHER PERMITTED USES
Y
Y
Y
PERMITTED BUILDING TYPE
   
DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SEMI-DETACHED
Y
Y
ATTACHED
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS / LOT
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
   
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH (FT.)
75
65
50
50
35
MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQ. FT.)
10,000
7,800
5,000
5,000
3,150
MINIMUM OPEN AREA (%) OF LOT
65
65
70
70
60
SET-BACK LINE / FRONT YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
35
35
25
25
15
SIDE YARD MINIMUM WIDTH:
   
Detached single family dwelling (ft.) 72
2 @ 15
2@10
2 at 25 total, each not <10
2 at 25 total, each not <10
2 @ 8
Detached single family dwelling – corner lot (ft.) 73
15
10
7
7
6
Semi-detached single family dwelling (ft.)
25
16
Attached single family dwelling (ft.)
Detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
Detached duplex dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
Semi-detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
Attached duplex dwelling (ft.)
Multiple dwelling (ft.)
Building other than dwellings (ft.)
2 @ 15
2 @ 15
2 @ 10
Building other than dwelling, corner lot (ft.)
15
15
10
REAR YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
30
30
25
25
20
REAR YARD MINIMUM AREA (SQ. FT.)
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT – DWELLING (FT.)
35
35
35
35
35
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT – NON-DWELLING (FT.)
35
35
35
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
MAXIMUM NO. OF STORIES – DWELLING
3
3
3
3
3
OFF-STREET PARKING
See Chapter 14-1400 of this Title.
 
 
Denotes use not permitted, building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable
DISTRICT
R-5
R-5A
R-6
R-7
R-8
DISTRICT
R-5
R-5A
R-6
R-7
R-8
PERMITTED USES
   
SINGLE FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DUPLEX / TWO FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL RELATED USES
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
OTHER PERMITTED USES
PERMITTED BUILDING TYPE
   
DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SEMI-DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
ATTACHED
Y 6
Y 3
Y
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS / LOT
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
   
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH (FT.)
25 5
25
18; 30 end of group 6
18; 30 end of group
16
MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQ. FT.)
2,250 5
2,250
1,620; 2,700 end of group
1,620; 2,700 end of group
1,440
MINIMUM OPEN AREA (%) OF LOT
50
50
50
50
50
SET-BACK LINE / FRONT YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
8
8
15
15
15
SIDE YARD MINIMUM WIDTH:
   
Detached single family dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
Detached single family dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
8
8
6
6
6
Semi-detached single family dwelling (ft.)
8 5
8
8
8
8
Attached single family dwelling (ft.)
end unit: minimum avg of 12, not < 8 at any point
end unit: minimum avg of 12, not < 8 at any point
0; 8 if used
Detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
Detached duplex dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
8
6
6
Semi-detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
8
8
8
Attached duplex dwelling (ft.)
end unit: minimum avg of 12, not < 8 at any point
0; 8 if used
Multiple dwelling (ft.)
Building other than dwellings (ft.)
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
Building other than dwelling, corner lot (ft.)
8
8
6
8
8
REAR YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
sf dwelling: 15; other: 20
sf dwelling: 15; other: 20
20
sf dwelling: 20; other: 25
15
REAR YARD MINIMUM AREA (SQ. FT.)
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT – DWELLING (FT.)
35
35
35
35
35
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT – NON-DWELLING (FT.)
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
MAXIMUM NO. OF STORIES – DWELLING
3
3
3
3
3
OFF-STREET PARKING
See Chapter 14-1400 of this Title.
 
 
Denotes use not permitted, building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable
DISTRICT
R-9
R-9A
R-10
R-10A
R-10B
DISTRICT
R-9
R-9A
R-10
R-10A
R-10B
PERMITTED USES
   
SINGLE FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DUPLEX / TWO FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
MULTI-FAMILY
Y
Y
RESIDENTIAL RELATED USES
Y
Y
Y
Y
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Y
Y
Y
Y
OTHER PERMITTED USES
Y
PERMITTED BUILDING TYPE
   
DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SEMI-DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
ATTACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS / LOT
Y
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
   
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH (FT.)
16
16
16
16
16
MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQ. FT.)
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
1,440
MINIMUM OPEN AREA (%) OF LOT
30; 20 on corner lot
30; 20 on corner lot
30; 20 on corner lot
30; 20 on corner lot
1 sty bldg: 20
2 or more stories: 1st floor 0, above 1st floor 20
and see § 14-206(1)&(2)
SET-BACK LINE / FRONT YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
8
8
SIDE YARD MINIMUM WIDTH:
   
Detached single family dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 5
2 @ 5
2 @ 5
2 @ 5
2 @ 5
Detached single family dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
5
5
5
5
5
Semi-detached single family dwelling (ft.)
5
5
5
5
5
Attached single family dwelling (ft.)
0; 5 if used
0; 5 if used
0; 5 if used
0; 5 if used
0; 5 if used
Detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 5
2 @ 5
2 @ 5
Detached duplex dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
5
5
5
Semi-detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
5
5
5
Attached duplex dwelling (ft.)
0; 5 if used
0; 5 if used
0; 5 if used
Multiple dwelling (ft.)
0; 8 if used
0; 8 if used
Building other than dwellings (ft.)
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
2 @ 8
Building other than dwelling, corner lot (ft.)
8
8
8
8
REAR YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
9
9
9
9
0; 5 if used
REAR YARD MINIMUM AREA (SQ. FT.)
144 for the 1st family + 100 per add'l family
144
144 for the 1st family + 100 per add'l family
144
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT – DWELLING (FT.)
35
35
35
35
50
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT – NON-DWELLING (FT.)
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
MAXIMUM NO. OF STORIES – DWELLING
3
3
3
3
5
OFF-STREET PARKING
See Chapter 14-1400 of this Title.
1 space per unit 4
 
 
Denotes use not permitted, building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable
DISTRICT
R-11
R-11A
R-12
R-13
R-14
PERMITTED USES
   
SINGLE FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DUPLEX / TWO FAMILY / MULTI-FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
RESIDENTIAL RELATED USES
Y
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Y
OTHER PERMITTED USES
Y
Y
Y
Y
HOTEL
COMMERCIAL / OFFICES / SIGNS
PERMITTED BUILDING TYPE
   
DETACHED / SEMI-DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
ATTACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS / LOT
Y
Y
Y
Y
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
   
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH (FT.)
50
50
50
50
50
MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQ. FT.)
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
10,000
GROSS FLOOR AREA
(Maximum permitted) – % of area of the lot
30
50
70
150
150 + AFA as per § 14-208(3)
MINIMUM OPEN AREA OF LOT (%)
50
50
SET-BACK LINE / FRONT YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
20 and see § 14-208(1)
SPACING / DISTANCE FROM LOT LINES TO STRUCTURES
See § 14-207(1) and (2)
See § 14-207(1) and (2)
See § 14-207(1) and (2)
See § 14-207(1) and (2)
SIDE YARD MINIMUM WIDTH:
   
Detached single family dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 8 and see § 14-208(1)
Detached single family dwelling corner lot (ft.)
6 and see § 14-208(1)
Detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 8 and see § 14-208(1)
Detached duplex dwelling corner lot (ft.)
8 and see § 14-208(1)
Detached multiple dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 8 and see § 14-208(1)
Detached multiple dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
8 and see § 14-208(1)
Semi-detached single family dwelling (ft.)
10 and see § 14-208(1)
Semi-detached duplex (ft.)
10 and see § 14-208(1)
Semi-detached multiple dwelling (ft.)
16 and see § 14-208(1)
Attached dwellings – end of group (ft.)
Building other than dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 8 and see § 14-208(1)
Building other than dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
8 and see § 14-208(1)
REAR YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
20
COURTS
See § 14-207(3)
See § 14-207(3)
See § 14-207(3)
See § 14-207(3)
See § 14-208(2)
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (FT.)
No limit
No limit
No limit
No limit
No limit
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STORIES – DWELLING
No limit
No limit
No limit
No limit
No limit
OFF-STREET PARKING
See Chapter 14-1400 of this Title.
OFF-STREET LOADING – COMM. USE / HOTEL
 
 
Denotes use not permitted, building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable
DISTRICT
R-15
R-16
R-18
R-19
R-20
DISTRICT
R-15
R-16
R-18
R-19
R-20
PERMITTED USES
   
SINGLE FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DUPLEX / TWO FAMILY / MULTI-FAMILY
Y
Y
Y, see § 14-209(3)
Y, see § 14-209(3)
RESIDENTIAL RELATED USES
Y
Y
Y
Y
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
OTHER PERMITTED USES
Y
HOTEL
Y
COMMERCIAL/OFFICES/SIGNS
PERMITTED BUILDING TYPE
   
DETACHED / SEMI-DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
ATTACHED
Y
Y
Y 3
Y
Y
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS / LOT
Y
Y
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
   
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH (FT.)
50
See § 14-209(1)(a)
See § 14-209(1)(b)
12
MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQ. FT.)
5,000
See § 14-209(1)(a)
See § 14-209(1)(b)
gfa "divided by" far
GROSS FLOOR AREA
(Maximum permitted) – % of area of the lot
350 + AFA as per § 14-208 (3)
500 + AFA as per Ch. 14-1300
bldgs other than sfd or dup: 150
1 sty: 80;
2 sty: 133;
3 sty: 177
MINIMUM OPEN AREA OF LOT (%)
30;
corner lots: 20
bldg 6 sty or more: 0
bldgs 5 sty or less:
int. lots: 20;
corner lots: 10
sfd: 50;
duplex: 60;
other: 65
50
25% of the total gfa permitted and see § 14-210(1)
SET-BACK LINE / FRONT YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
See § 14-208 (1)
See § 14-208 (1)
15
15
0, but see § 14-210(2)
SPACING / DISTANCE FROM LOT LINES TO STRUCTURES
SIDE YARD MINIMUM WIDTH:
   
Detached single family dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
2 @ 8
2 @ 5
2 @ 5, but see § 14-210(2)
Detached single family dwelling corner lot (ft.)
5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
6
5
5, but see § 14-210(2)
Detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
2 @ 8
2 @ 5
Detached duplex dwelling corner lot (ft.)
5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
6
5
Detached multiple dwelling (ft.)
2 @ 5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
2 @ 12
2 @ 8
Detached multiple dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
8
8
Semi-detached single family dwelling (ft.)
5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
8
5
5, but see § 14-210(2)
Semi-detached duplex (ft.)
5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
8
5
Semi-detached multiple dwelling (ft.)
5 and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
12
8
Attached dwellings – end of group (ft.)
5 if used and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
Minimum avg of 12, not < 8 at any point
sfd & dup: 5; others: 8
5, but see § 14-210(2)
Building other than dwelling (ft.)
5 if used and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
2 @ 12
0; 8 if used
5, but see § 14-210(2)
Building other than dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
5 if used and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
12
8
5, but see § 14-210(2)
REAR YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
15 if used and see § 14-208(1)
See § 14-208(1)
sfd & dup: 20;
others: 25
sfd & dup: 20;
others: 30
5, but see § 14-210(2)
COURTS
See § 14-208(2)
See § 14-208(2)
See § 14-209(2)
See § 14-209(2)
See § 14-210(2)
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (FT.)
No limit
No limit
35 + add'l height 1
sfd & dup: 35;
multiple dwel.: 50;
others: 35 + add'l height 1
35 + add'l height 1
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STORIES – DWELLING
No limit
No limit
3
sfd & dup: 3; multiple dwel.: 5
3
OFF-STREET PARKING
See Chapter 14-1400 of this Title.
OFF-STREET LOADING – COMM. USE / HOTEL
See § 14-1405(1)
 
 
Denotes use not permitted, building type not permitted or zoning requirements not applicable
DISTRICT
RC-1
RC-2
RC-3
RC-4*
RC-6*
DISTRICT
RC-1
RC-2
RC-3
RC-4*
RC-6*
PERMITTED USES
   
SINGLE FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DUPLEX / TWO FAMILY / MULTI-FAMILY
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
RESIDENTIAL RELATED USES
Y
Y
Y
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Y
Y
Y
OTHER PERMITTED USES
HOTEL
Y
Y
Y
Y
COMMERCIAL / OFFICES / SIGNS
Y, see § 14-211(1)
Y, see § 14-212(1)
Y, see § 14-213(1)
Y, see § 14-214(2) and (3)
Y*
PERMITTED BUILDING TYPE
   
DETACHED / SEMI-DETACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
ATTACHED
Y
Y
Y
Y
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS/LOT
Y
Y
Y
Y
ZONING REQUIREMENTS
   
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH (FT.)
50
0; 50 street frontage
MINIMUM LOT AREA (SQ. FT.)
15,000
10,000
GROSS FLOOR AREA
(Maximum permitted) – % of area of the lot
135
150 + AFA as per § 14-212(3)
350 + AFA as per Ch. 14-1300
500 and see § 14-214(9) (10) and (11)
150, exclusive of streets
MINIMUM OPEN AREA OF LOT (%)
20
50
bldgs 5 sty or less:
20 on int. lots;
10 on corner lots
dwellings 5 sty or less: 10; others see § 14-214(4)
See  § 14-215 (4)(d)
SET-BACK LINE /FRONT YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
20
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
SPACING / DISTANCE FROM LOT LINES TO STRUCTURES
See § 14-211(2)
See § 14-212(2)
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
SIDE YARD MINIMUM WIDTH:
   
Detached single family dwelling (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
2 @ 8
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Detached single family dwelling corner lot (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
6
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Detached duplex dwelling (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
2 @ 8
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Detached duplex dwelling corner lot (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
6
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Detached multiple dwelling (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
2 @ 8
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214
Detached multiple dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
8
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Semi-detached single family dwelling (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
10
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Semi-detached duplex (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
10
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Semi-detached multiple dwelling (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
16
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Attached dwellings – end of group (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Building other than dwelling (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
2 @ 8
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
Building other than dwelling – corner lot (ft.)
See § 14-211(2)
8
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
REAR YARD MINIMUM DEPTH (FT.)
See § 14-211(2)
20
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4) (5) and (6)
COURTS
See § 14-211(2)
See § 14-212(2)
See § 14-213(2)
See § 14-214(4)
BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT (FT.)
No limit
No limit
No limit
See § 14-214(7)
No limit
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STORIES – DWELLING
No limit
No limit
No limit
No limit
No limit
OFF-STREET PARKING
See § 14-211(3)
See § 14-212 (4)
See § 14-213(3)
See § 14-214(13)
See § 14-215(5)
OFF-STREET LOADING – COMM. USE / HOTEL
See § 14-211(4)
See § 14-212(5)
See § 14-213(4)
See § 14-214(14)
See § 14-215(6)
 
   * For additional provisions not covered in this chart see § 14-214 for "RC-4" and § 14-215 for "RC-6".

 

Notes

71
   Added, Bill No. 030483 (approved November 13, 2003); amended, Bill No. 040666 (became law October 14, 2004); amended, Bill No. 050230-A (approved June 29, 2005). Enrolled bill did not include a caption for this Section; caption added by Code editor.
72
   Amended, Bill No. 040521 (approved July 1, 2004).
73
   Amended, Bill No. 040521 (approved July 1, 2004).

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