Sec. 4220, 4231, 4241, 4310, 4313, 4319, 4321
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Maximum single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached buildings adjacent2 buildings
A maximum two (2) single-family attached buildings may be constructed adjacent to each other.
- Maximum combined percentage of attached housing50 pct
Townhouses, two-family dwellings, and single-family attached combined shall constitute a maximum of fifty (50) percent of the dwelling units in any subdivision.
- Maximum townhouseTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot. percentage25 pct
Townhouse units shall constitute a maximum of twenty-five (25) percent of the dwellings in any subdivision.
- Maximum townhouseTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot. units per series4 units
A maximum of four (4) dwelling units may be constructed in a contiguous series of townhouses.
Other
- Buffer yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. type for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached
A type A buffer yard (see Article V) shall be required on any lot which abuts the R-4, R-5, OTR, PR, RR1, or RR2 zoning district.
- Buffer yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. type for life care
A type A buffer yard shall be provided in yards adjacent to a R-4, R-5, OTR, PR, RR1 or RR2 zoning district.
- Maximum lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. for day careDay careSupervised care for children or adults during part of the day.40 pct
Maximum lot coverage: Forty (40) percent.
- Maximum lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. for home for adults45 pct
Maximum lot coverage: Forty-five (45) percent including building and all paved areas.
- Minimum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. attached15 ft
Minimum side setback for new construction of single-family attached units: 15 feet.
- Minimum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for education facilities30 ft
Minimum side setback for new structures: Thirty (30) feet.
- Minimum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for home for adults20 ft
Minimum side setback for new structures: Twenty (20) feet.
- Minimum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for life care facility15 ft
Minimum side setback for new structures: Fifteen (15) feet.
From the ordinance
Additional standards in RR1 and RR2 districts: max 2 single-family attached buildings adjacent, min side setback 15 ft, type A buffer, etc.