Dimensional standards
Lot
Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Lighting
- Maximum lighting heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft
In all residential zones, lighting fixtures shall not exceed 15 feet in height and shall be controlled and shut off after 11:00 p.m.
Other
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. landscaping required
The front yard shall be landscaped and there shall be no driveways or parking permitted within the front yard setback.
- Sidewalks required
Development shall include pedestrian sidewalks and access areas.
Parking
- Parking behind building
Parking shall be located generally behind the primary building; however, one row of parking may be permitted at the front of the building, along with an accessible drop-off area for the main entrance.
Signage
- Maximum sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One ground-mounted or building-mounted sign shall be permitted in a residential zone. Sign shall not exceed 20 square feet, shall be non-illuminated, and shall not have digital moving message boards.
From the ordinance
Minimum lot size for nursing homes and assisted living facilities shall be 20,000 square feet. Minimum front yard setback on the primary street shall be 25 feet. Minimum side yard setback shall be 20 feet. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 25 feet.