(A) Purpose Statements:
1. R-1 Residential District: The R-1 Residential District is intended for a low to moderate density environment of detached single-family dwellings sited on lots that are serviced by community sewer and water. Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be permitted.
2. R-2 Residential District: The R-2 Residential District is intended for a moderate density environment of detached single-family dwellings sited on lots that are serviced by community sewer and water. Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be permitted.
3. R-2a Residential District: The R-2a Residential District is intended for a moderate density environment of detached single-family dwellings or attached two-family dwellings.
4. R-3 Residential District: The R-3 Residential District is intended to accommodate a variety of residential buildings, such as detached single-family dwellings, two- family dwellings, townhouses, and other multi-family housing. The R-3 Residential District is intended only for areas where adequate public utilities and other infrastructure exists that can serve moderate to higher density development, as well as where such development will not negatively impact lower density residential neighborhoods. Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be permitted.
5. R-4 Residential District: The R-4 Residential District accommodates a variety of residential structures, such as detached single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, townhouses, and other multi-family housing. The R-4 Residential District is intended only for areas where adequate public utilities and other infrastructure exists that can serve higher density development, as well as where such development will not negatively impact lower density residential neighborhoods. Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be permitted.
(B) Lot And Building Requirements:
1. Except as provided elsewhere in this code, a principal building erected in the R-1, R-2, R-2a, R-3, or R-4 Residential District must conform to the lot area, height, and placement standards indicated in Table 10-3C.
Table 10-3C. Schedule of Lot Area, Height, and Placement Standards for Residential Districts | |||||||||
District | Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unita (square feet) | Minimum Average Lot Widthb (feet) | Maximum Building Height (feet) | Maximum Number of Stories | Minimum Required Yard Setbacks (feet) | ||||
Single Family Dwelling | Two- Family Dwelling per Dwelling Unit | Multi- Family Dwelling per Dwelling Unit | Front | Each Side | Rear | ||||
Table 10-3C. Schedule of Lot Area, Height, and Placement Standards for Residential Districts | |||||||||
District | Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unita (square feet) | Minimum Average Lot Widthb (feet) | Maximum Building Height (feet) | Maximum Number of Stories | Minimum Required Yard Setbacks (feet) | ||||
Single Family Dwelling | Two- Family Dwelling per Dwelling Unit | Multi- Family Dwelling per Dwelling Unit | Front | Each Side | Rear | ||||
R-1 | 9,600 | n/a | n/a | 80 | 35 | 2-1/2 | 30 | 10 | 35 |
R-2 | 7,500 | n/a | n/a | 65 | 35 | 2-1/2 | 30 | 7-1/2 | 35 |
R-2a | 7,500 | 7,500 | n/a | 65 | 35 | 2-1/2 | 30 | 7-1/2 | 35 |
R-3 | 9,600 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 65 | 35 | 2-1/2 | 30 | 7-1/2 | 35 |
R-4 | 8,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 65 | 50 | n/a | 30 | 7-1/2 | 35 |
Table 10-3C Notes: a. The provisions of this Section notwithstanding, all lots shall comply with the provisions of Title 7, Health and Sanitation. b. The minimum average lot width requirement applies to the area between the farthest front point of the main building and the farthest back point of the main building on a lot. c. "n/a" means "not applicable". | |||||||||
2. Flag Shaped Lots:
(a) If a lot in a residential district has a narrow access drive (e.g., "flag shaped lot"), the narrow access area shall be included in calculating the average lot width. Any such narrow access drive shall be excluded in calculating the setback requirement if the Zoning Administrator determines that to do so is consistent with the intent of this title.
(b) In no event shall any lot in a residential district have a frontage along a road of less than forty feet (40') or a setback from any boundary line of less than that required for the side yard setback in its zoning district.
3. Institutional uses, when permitted in a residential district, may be erected to exceed height limits specified for the district, provided that all required yard setbacks are increased by one foot for each foot of building height above the specified height limit.
4. Detached accessory buildings and accessory structures erected in the R-1, R-2, R-2a, R-3, or R-4 Residential District must comply with the following provisions in addition to other applicable provisions of this title:
(a) Detached accessory buildings and accessory structures must not be located within a front yard.
(b) On a corner lot, an accessory building must not be located within the front yard on either street.
(c) A detached accessory building or structure must be located a distance of not less than three feet from any side lot line.
(d) A detached accessory building or structure must be located a distance of not less than five feet (5') from any rear lot line.
(e) A detached accessory building must be located so that the majority of its footprint is situated within the rear yard.
(f) One or more detached accessory buildings must not occupy more than a total of thirty percent (30%) of a rear yard.
(g) Accessory buildings may include:
(1) A noncommercial greenhouse that does not exceed in floor area 25 percent of the ground floor area of the main building.
(2) A private residential garage used only for the housing of passenger vehicles and with a floor area not to exceed five hundred fifty (550) square feet. An additional floor area of two hundred (200) square feet may be provided for each three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot area by which such lot exceeds six thousand (6,000) square feet provided that no garage shall exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet nor house more than five (5) such vehicles.
(C) Exceptions To Lot And Building Requirements In Residential Districts: The lot and building requirements specified in subsection (B) above shall be modified as indicated below:
1. Any lawful lot of record at the time of passage of this title having less area or width than herein required may be used for a dwelling unit appropriate to the district in which the property is located provided that all provisions of Title 7, Health and Sanitation are met.
2. The ordinary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features shall be permitted not to exceed eighteen inches (18") in any required yard setback.
3. The front yard setback requirement shall be reduced to the greater of the existing setback of two (2) immediately adjacent existing houses.
4. The required side yard setback shall be maintained on each side of the dwelling, but such side yard setback may be reduced to ten percent (10%) of the lot width on lots of less than seventy five feet (75') in width; provided, however, that no side yard setback shall be less than five feet (5').
5. The required side yard setback on the street side of a corner lot shall be the same as the required front yard setback on such street, except that the buildable width shall not be reduced to less than thirty two feet (32').
6. For the purpose of side yard setback regulations, a two-family dwelling shall be considered as one building occupying one lot.
7. The required rear yard setback may be reduced to twenty percent (20%) of the depth of the lot on any lot not exceeding one hundred twenty five feet (125') in depth.
8. Chimneys and antennas may be no higher than five feet (5') above the highest point of the roof. (Ord. 2021-04, 6-22-2021)