Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Floodplain
- FloodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement24 inches
For structures in AE and A flood zones, height is measured from 24 inches above the base flood elevation to the roofline.
Other
- Architectural feature projection3 ft
Architectural features, chimney, eaves, windowsills, and other like building features may project into any required setback but shall not be closer than three feet to any lot line.
- Balcony/fire escape projection4 ft
Balconies and open, unenclosed fire escapes may project not more than four feet into any required side or rear setback but shall not be closer than three feet to any lot line.
- Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in visibility triangle3 ft
Plantings, fences, shrubbery, or other obstruction on any corner lot shall be no taller than three feet higher than the curb or street level within the visibility triangle.
- Structures exempt from heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limits
Spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, chimneys, flues, smokestacks, flagpoles, silos, television antennas, radio aerials, parapet walls, roof-top mechanical equipment screened by parapet walls, water tanks or towers, broadcasting or communication towers, and utility service, major.
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement method
Building height is measured from the level of the curb or established curb grade opposite the front of the structure to the roofline, with specific rules for flat, mansard, gable, hip, or gambrel roofs.
- Lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built. definition
Lot area shall be the total horizontal area included within the lot lines of a lot.
Lot width shall be the horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot, measured at the front setback.
- Porch/deck projection into setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Unenclosed porches, steps, and decks not exceeding 24 square feet may project into any required setback but shall not be closer than three feet to any lot line.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. measurement method
Setbacks shall be measured such that the lot line and setback line are parallel. Front setback measured from front lot line inward; side from front to rear; rear from rear lot line inward.
- Stormwater drainage
Provisions shall be made for proper stormwater drainage from streets, parking, and loading areas, in accordance with chapter 78. Water shall not drain onto adjacent property except into a natural watercourse or drainage easement.
Every lot shall front a street, whether public or private.
- Streets and sidewalks construction
Provisions shall be made for construction and maintenance of streets and sidewalks, in accordance with chapter 62.
From the ordinance
Building height measured from curb to roofline; exemptions for spires, etc.; setbacks measured parallel; every lot shall front a street; drainage and streets standards.