Sec. 120.1-209

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• Maximum density10 du/acredu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.

  The maximum density of any townhouse development shall be ten dwelling units per acre.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.45 ft

  The maximum height of any townhouse unit shall be three stories or 45 feet.

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.3 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.

  three stories or 45 feet

• Maximum units per contiguous grouping12 units

  and a maximum of 12 units.

• Minimum townhouseTownhouseA single-family home sharing side walls with its neighbours, each on its own lot. development size15,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The minimum development size for any townhouse development shall be 15,000 square feet.

• Minimum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. for private drive15 ft

  The minimum front yard setback for any townhouse unit fronting on any private drive, parking area, walkway or open space area intended for the common use of townhouse occupants shall be a minimum of 15 feet.

• Minimum rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.25 ft

  There shall be a minimum rear yard of 25 feet for any townhouse unit.

• Minimum separation between groupings25 ft

  A minimum 25-foot separation shall be provided between groupings of townhouse units.

• Minimum side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. adjacent to outside property25 ft

  the minimum side yard for any contiguous townhouse grouping adjacent to property outside the townhouse development shall be 25 feet.

• Minimum side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. adjacent to private drive10 ft

  Where a grouping of townhouses adjoins a private drive, parking area or walkway intended for the common use of the townhouse occupants, a side yard of not less than ten feet shall be provided.

• Minimum lot/unit width16 ft

  The minimum lot/unit width for any townhouse shall be 16 feet.

• Minimum units per contiguous grouping3 units

  Contiguous townhouse groupings shall contain a minimum of three units

• Reduced separation if no windows/doors/balconies20 ft

  This minimum separation may be reduced to 20 feet if both facing walls contain no windows, doors or balconies