Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
Housing
- Two-family
- by_right
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Residential areas eligible for the optional Arts Overlay DistrictOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it.
Uses
Permitted by right2
- Single-Artist Studio in a single-family dwelling unit
- Multiple-Artists Studio in a single-family dwelling unit meeting criteria in Sec 3404(e)(3)
Conditional / special use8
Accessory2
- Framing and presentation of artist's own works associated with Single-Artist Studio
- Instruction of maximum of 2 students at any one time associated with Single-Artist Studio
Extracted standards
23 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Scale, massing, and building design compatible with neighborhood
For new construction and additions, the scale, massing, and building design should be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and residential in character.
- Principal structure street-oriented
The principal structure shall be street-oriented with pedestrian entrances from the street.
Lighting
- Exterior lighting compatible with neighborhood
Exterior lighting shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Noise
- Noise limits
Any creation of art that generates excessive noise, or is not compliant with Section [Chapter] 13 of the Town Code or otherwise not in keeping with noise levels appropriate to a residential zoning district, is prohibited. Noise generating activities must be located in a completely enclosed building that attenuates the noise.
Other
- Second street frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. on corner lot10 ft
When a new freestanding structure is constructed on a corner lot, the structure shall meet the front yard setback for the street frontage determined to be the front yard, and shall meet a ten-foot setback on the second street frontage.
- Hours of operation when open to public
Hours of operation when open to the public shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- Maximum floor area ratioFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot.0.35 ratio
Floor area ratio: Thirty-five one-hundredths (.35).
Lot coverage: Fifty-five (55) percent.
- Maximum dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. occupancy
In all cases, maximum dwelling unit occupancy shall be a family plus one (1) individual unrelated to the family.
- No additional dwelling unitsDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.
No additional dwelling units shall be created and no accessory structures shall be used for living purposes.
- Outdoor storage prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Outdoor storage is not allowed. All materials and work products must be stored in a completely enclosed building.
- Registration required
Use of the Arts Overlay District provisions requires registration with the Planning and Building Department prior to the commencement of any use allowed herein.
- Retain historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. character
The architecture and historic character of existing structures shall be retained.
- Solid waste disposal
All solid waste shall be disposed of in individual residential pick-up containers. No dumpsters are allowed.
Parking
- Parking behind front line
New parking areas shall be located behind the front line of the principal building and screening is required between the parking and adjacent properties and streets.
Signage
- Maximum arts affiliation sign area1.5 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One (1) arts affiliation sign is allowed. An arts affiliation sign may be single- or double-sided and may not exceed one and one-half (1½) square feet in area.
- Maximum directional sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One (1) directional sign is allowed, not to exceed four (4) feet in height and three (3) square feet in area.
- Maximum directional sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.4 ft
One (1) directional sign is allowed, not to exceed four (4) feet in height and three (3) square feet in area.
- Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
A freestanding sign shall be a maximum of five (5) feet in height.
- Maximum sign area for arts identification sign4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One (1) sign to identify the arts use shall be allowed. The sign may be either an attached sign or a freestanding sign, and shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
- Neon signage prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Neon signage is not allowed.
- Sign illumination
The sign may only be illuminated externally. No internal illumination... Illumination is allowed only after dusk and only when the arts use is open for business.
- Strip lighting prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Strip lighting is not allowed.
From the ordinance
The permitted and conditional uses shall be as allowed in the underlying base residential zoning districts except as modified herein. Lot coverage: 55%. Floor area ratio: 0.35.
Parking requirements
{
"other": "Per Schedule B of Section 5220(a) or conditional use permit",
"single_artist_studio": "No additional parking required"
}