A. The Residential Neighborhood (R4) district has a neighborhood-scale or character with individual developments arranged along major transportation corridors within the Town's corporate limits. The district allows a wide variety of dwelling unit types at moderate densities of around three units per acre, though densities may be increased based on design quality or open space provision. Residential neighborhoods include a variety of different lot sizes and housing types to promote diverse housing options for Town residents (though some require approval of special use permits). Landscaping and careful siting helps preserve compatibility between different housing types located adjacent to one another. Residential and nonresidential uses are typically served by public potable water and sanitary wastewater services, and there is a fine-grained network of greenways and sidewalks that allow for mobility within and between neighborhoods. Residential uses maintain modest building heights of between one and three stories. Neighborhood-scale or low-intensity nonresidential and institutional uses like schools, religious institutions, parks, and minor utility uses are permitted to support neighborhood character and convenience.
B. Example of Lot Pattern.
C. Dimensional Standards - Residential.
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood |
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood | |
Single-Family Detached Development | ||||
Minimum Development Size (acres) | N/A | N/A | 10 | 3 (max. size) |
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre) | 4.35 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 10,000 | 8,700 | 6,000 | 6,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (linear feet) | 75 | 70 | 30 | 30 |
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot area) | 30 | 35 | 75 | 65 |
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 30; may be reduced to 20 measured to front edge of a covered porch | 20 | 20; 0 from alley | |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5/side |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 25 | 25 | 5 | 15 |
Maximum Building Height (feet/stories) | 35/3 | 35/3 | 35/3 | 35/3 |
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood |
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood | |
Duplex Development | ||||
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre) | 3.35 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 13,000/unit | 10,890/unit | ||
Minimum Lot Width (linear feet) | 100 | 100 | ||
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot area) | 30 | 35 | ||
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 30; may be reduced to 20 measured to front edge of a covered porch | |||
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 12 | 12 | ||
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 25 | 25 | ||
Maximum Building Height (feet/stories) | 35/3 | 35/3 | ||
Minimum Spacing Between Principal Buildings on the Same Lot (feet) | 25 | 25 | ||
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood |
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood | |
Single-Family Attached Development | ||||
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre) | 3.35 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 9,500/unit | 7,600/unit | ||
Minimum Development Width (linear feet) | 170 | 140 | ||
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of total area) | 40 | 45 | ||
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 5 from interior streets | |||
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | None | |||
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | None | |||
Minimum Perimeter Setback Around Development (feet) | 30 | 30 | ||
Maximum Building Height (feet/stories) | 35/3 | 35/3 | ||
Minimum Spacing Between Principal Buildings on the Same Lot (feet) | 30 | 30 | ||
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood |
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood | |
Triplex/Quadplex Development | ||||
Minimum Development Size (acres) | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre) | 4 | |||
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 7,600/unit | |||
Minimum Development Width (linear feet) | 140 | |||
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of total area) | 45 | |||
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 30 | |||
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 12 | |||
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 25 | |||
Maximum Building Height (feet/stories) | 40/3 | |||
Minimum Spacing Between Principal Buildings on the Same Lot (feet) | 25
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Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood |
Traditional Format | Complies with Residential Design Guidelines | Conservation Subdivision | Bungalow Court/Pocket Neighborhood | |
Multi-Family Development | ||||
Minimum Development Size (acres) | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre) | 4 | |||
Minimum Development Width (linear feet) | 140 | |||
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of total | 45 | |||
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 5 from interior streets | |||
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | None | |||
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | None | |||
Minimum Perimeter Setback Around Development (feet) | 30 | |||
Maximum Building Height (feet/stories) | 40/3 | |||
Minimum Spacing Between Principal Buildings on the Same Lot (feet) | 30 | |||
D. Dimensional Standards - Non-Residential.
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | 12,000 |
Minimum Lot Width (linear feet) | 80 |
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot area) | 45 |
Minimum Street Setback (feet) | 30 |
Minimum Side Setback (feet) | 10 |
Minimum Rear Setback (feet) | 25 |
Maximum Building Height (feet) | 35/2 |
Minimum Spacing Between Principal Buildings on the Same Lot (feet) | 25 |
E. Development Examples.
F. District-Specific Standards. - placeholder -
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)