Chapter 22.110
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Applies near
- limited secondary highways
- Geographic extent
- Applies along limited secondary highways for supplemental yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.; also applies to all zones for general development standards.
Extracted standards
59 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- 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.13 ratio
the total floor area in all the buildings on any one lot shall not exceed 13 times the buildable area of such lot.
Fencing & walls
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. (5 ft or more from highway)6 ft
nor exceed six feet in height where located five feet or more from said highway line.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. (closer than 5 ft to highway)3.5 ft
Fences and walls within a required corner side yard shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height where closer than five feet to the highway line
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on flag lots6 ft
fences or walls are permitted within any required yard on flag lots to a height not to exceed six feet
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.3.5 ft
Fences and walls within a required front yard shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height.
- Maximum guard railing heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft
such railing or fence does not exceed a height of three and one-half feet.
- Maximum retaining wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Retaining walls within required yards shall not exceed six feet in height.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in interior side and rear yards6 ft
Fences and walls within a required interior side yard or rear yard shall not exceed six feet in height.
Lot
- Minimum lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built. after reduction in substandard division2.25 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
No lot shall be created which contains less than a minimum gross area of two and one-quarter acres
- Minimum gross area for substandard lot division2.5 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
minimum gross area of two and one-half acres
Other
- Uniform yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. distance for flag lots10 ft
In lieu of any yard required by this Title 22, a uniform distance of 10 feet from all lot lines may be substituted.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. reduction on sloping terrain50 pct
The required front yard of a lot need not exceed 50 percent of the depth required in a zone where the difference in elevation ... is 10 feet or more
- Maximum awning projection into front/rear/corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.5 ft
and five feet into a required front, rear, and corner side yard
- Maximum awning projection into interior side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.2.5 ft
Awnings and canopies may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into a required interior side yard
- Maximum rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. coverage by covered patios50 pct
No more than 50 percent of the required rear yard is covered by buildings or other roofed structures
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of covered porches12 ft
such covered porches ... do not extend above the level of the first floor or 12 feet, whichever is lower.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of driveways/walkways above ground1 ft
The maximum height of such structures in a required yard may not exceed one foot above ground level.
- Maximum eave projection into yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.2.5 ft
Eaves and cantilevered roofs may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into any required yard
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of ground-mounted equipment6 ft
such structures or equipment do not exceed a height of six feet measured from the base of the unit.
- Maximum equipment projection into interior side/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.2.5 ft
Water heaters, water softeners, and gas or electric meters ... may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into a required interior side or rear yard
- Maximum fireplace structure projection2.5 ft
Fireplace structures ... may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into any required yard
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of garage on sloping terrain15 ft
The garage or carport does not exceed a height of 15 feet above the level of the centerline of the adjoining street or highway.
- Maximum planter box heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in front yards3.5 ft
The maximum height of planter boxes and masonry planters in required front yards shall not exceed a height of three and one-half feet.
- Maximum porch/deck projection into front/rear/corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.5 ft
and a maximum distance of five feet into required front, rear, and corner side yards
- Maximum porch/deck projection into interior side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.3 ft
Uncovered porches, platforms, landings, and decks ... may project a maximum distance of three feet into required interior side yards
- Maximum rain conductor projection1 ft
Rain conductors, spouts, utility-service risers, shut-off valves, water tables, sills, capitals, bases, cornices, and belt courses may project a maximum distance of one foot into any required yard.
- Maximum rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. coverage by buildings50 pct
No more than 50 percent of the required rear yard shall be covered by buildings or other roofed structures.
- Maximum grade for replacement open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.10 pct
such equivalent area does not exceed 10 percent in grade
- Maximum stairway/balcony projection into front/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.4 ft
or four feet into a required front or rear yard
- Maximum stairway/balcony projection into interior/corner side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.2 ft
Stairways and balconies above the level of the first floor may project a maximum distance of two feet into a required interior or corner side yard
- Maximum floor area of temporary dwelling400 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
such temporary building contains an aggregate floor area of not to exceed 400 square feet
- Minimum distance of accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. buildings from lot line in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.5 ft
Such buildings are placed not closer than five feet to any lot line
- Minimum distance between accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. and main buildings6 ft
a minimum distance of six feet shall be required between any main residential building and any accessory building on the same lot.
- Minimum distance of awnings from lot line2.5 ft
such structures are not closer than two and one-half feet to any lot or highway line
- Minimum distance of covered patios from lot line5 ft
such patio roofs are not closer than five feet to any lot line
- Minimum distance of eaves from lot line2.5 ft
such eaves or cantilevered roofs are not closer than two and one-half feet to any lot or highway line
- Minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of eaves above grade8 ft
No portion of such eaves or cantilevered roofs are less than eight feet above grade
- Minimum distance of projected equipment from lot line2.5 ft
provided that such structures or equipment are not closer than two and one-half feet to any lot line.
- Minimum distance of ground-mounted equipment from lot line2.5 ft
such structures or equipment are at least two and one-half feet from any lot line
- Minimum distance of fireplace structures from lot line2.5 ft
such structures are not closer than two and one-half feet to any lot or highway line
- Minimum distance of garage from alley right-of-way26 ft
they shall be located a distance of not less than 26 feet from the opposite right-of-way line of such alley
- Minimum distance of garage in rear/side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. from front lot line75 ft
The detached garages and carports are located 75 feet or more from the front lot line
- Minimum distance of garage on sloping terrain from highway5 ft
The garage or carport is located not closer than five feet to a highway line
- Minimum distance between main residential buildings10 ft
A minimum distance of 10 feet shall be required between all main residential buildings on the same lot.
- Minimum side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. for narrow lots3 ft
but in no event less than three feet in width.
- Minimum distance of porches/decks from lot line2 ft
such porches, platforms, landings, and decks shall not be closer than two feet to any lot or highway line
- Minimum dimension of replacement open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.15 ft
has a minimum dimension of not less than 15 feet.
- Minimum rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. for shallow lots10 ft
but in no event less than 10 feet in depth.
- Minimum distance of stairways/balconies from lot line3 ft
such stairways and balconies shall not be closer than three feet to any lot or highway line
- Minimum swimming pool distance from lot line5 ft
A swimming pool is permitted in a required rear yard, provided that it is at least five feet from any lot line.
- Minimum distance of wall/window ACacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones. from lot line2.5 ft
such equipment is not closer than two and one-half feet to any lot line.
- Side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. percentage for narrow lots10 pct
Where a lot is less than 50 feet in width, such lot may have interior side yards equal to 10 percent of the average width
- Rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. percentage for shallow lots20 pct
Where a lot is less than 75 feet in depth, such lot may have a rear yard equal to 20 percent of the average depth
- Supplemental yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. width along limited secondary highways8 ft
A supplemental yard eight feet wide shall be established in all zones along and contiguous to the highway lines of limited secondary highways
Parking
- Floor area addition triggering bicycle parking15,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
when an existing building or structure is altered or enlarged to increase floor area if the alteration or enlargement results in the addition of at least 15,000 square feet of gross floor area.
- Inoperative vehicle removal period30 days
Inoperative vehicles shall be removed within 30 days of June 7, 1991
- Parking location restriction in residential zones
A person shall not keep, store, park, maintain, or otherwise permit any vehicle or any component thereof in the front yard, corner side yard, or any additional area of a lot situated between the road and any building or structure located thereon, except that the parking of passenger vehicles, including pickup trucks, other than a motor home or travel trailer, is permitted on a driveway
Signage
- Maximum projection of projecting signs18 in
On-site signs ... may extend a maximum of 18 inches into the front or corner side yard.
- Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for temporary signs10 ft
Temporary signs advertising the sale or lease of the premises on which the sign is located may be placed within the front or corner side yard if a minimum setback of 10 feet is maintained from the highway line.
From the ordinance
This Chapter prescribes development and site regulations to encourage development that produces an environment of desirable character, is compatible with existing development, and protects the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties.