Town of Johnston
Town of Johnston Zoning Ordinance
§ 340-86

Dimensions and setbacks

[Amended 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-15]

  • A. Residential: in accordance with § 340-96.
  • B. Commercial/retail and office.
    • (1) Principal buildings:
      FrontageFront YardRear YardSide YardsLot Coverage
      500 feet100 feet200 feet150 feet40%
    • (2) Accessory buildings:
      Front YardRear YardSide YardsLot Coverage
      25 feet
      1
      25 feet
      1
      25 feet
      1
      40%
      1
      NOTE:
      1In any yard where there is frontage on a public right-of-way, there must be planted and maintained a vegetated area that occupies the entire required setback. This vegetated buffer may contain sidewalks, sitting areas, or other similar public uses that would contribute to a park-like feel.
    • (3) Buildings' heights:
      • (a) Retail store: 50 feet;
      • (b) Theater: 65 feet;
      • (c) Accessory building: 40 feet;
      • (d) Hotel and office: six stories or 90 feet total height, including parapets and roof-mounted equipment.
  • C. Light manufacturing.
    • (1) Principal buildings:
      FrontageFront YardRear YardSide YardLot Coverage
      500 feet100 feet200 feet150 feet40%
    • (2) Accessory buildings:
      Front YardRear YardSide YardsLot Coverage
      50 feet50 feet50 feet50%
      NOTE:
      1In any yard where there is frontage on a public right-of-way, there must be planted and maintained a vegetated area that occupies the entire required setback. This vegetated buffer may contain sidewalks, sitting areas, or other similar public uses that would contribute to a park-like feel.