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Town of Jamestown Zoning Ordinance
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§ 82-1215

School or college

The standards below apply any time this use requires a special use permit per section 82-601, Uses and districts.

    • A. Lot coverage: Lot coverage must not exceed 15 percent of the lot area, except for colleges which are subject to the standards of the underlying zoning district.

    • B. Circulation: Bus and other vehicular drop off areas should be separated from one another and designed and located to minimize traffic congestion and to promote pedestrian safety using pavement markings, signs, and designated walkways.

    • C. Minimum lot area: There shall be a minimum lot area of five acres or 1,000 square feet for each student based on enrollment capacity, whichever is greater. Enrollment capacity is based on the number of seats/desks or other facilities available to students for educational purposes in a classroom situation.

    • D. Building setbacks: In the P Zoning District, any building must not be located within 75 feet of any side or rear property line. In the CL and CD Zoning Districts, any building must not be located within 30 feet of any side or rear property line.

    • E. Active outdoor area setbacks: Any playground, field, outdoor classroom or other actively used outdoor space must not be located within 50 feet of any property line.

(Ord. of 2-3-2025(1), § 1(Exh. A))