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Town of Cumberland Zoning Ordinance
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§ 5-5

Dimensional requirements for multiple residential structures

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]

In cases where more than one residential structure is constructed on a lot or lots under common ownership, such as single-family attached units (townhouses) within a mixed-use special district (see Article 9) or a conservation development (see Article 11), or multifamily dwellings as permitted in the R-3 zone, the following internal dimensional regulations shall apply:

  • (a) For structures containing two dwelling units (townhouse or duplex), the minimum distance between two principal buildings shall be 30 feet, except where buildings are separated by opposing walls without windows or attached garage walls, in which case the minimum separation may be 20 feet.
  • (b) For structures containing more than two dwelling units (townhouse units or an apartment building), the minimum distance between two principal buildings shall be 45 feet, except where buildings are separated by opposing walls without windows or attached garage walls, in which case the minimum separation may be 35 feet.
  • (c) The minimum distance between accessory structures and any other accessory or principal structure shall be 12 feet.