Density requirements
A. For lots of less than six thousand (6,000) square feet in area which existed prior to April 13, 1977, the maximum allowable density is one single-family dwelling.
B. Conversion to a two-family dwelling is permitted for buildings which existed prior to April 13, 1977 on lots of less than six thousand (6,000) square feet in area but greater than three thousand (3,000) square feet in area which existed prior to April 13, 1977.
C. A minimum lot area of six thousand (6,000) square feet is necessary for a new two-family dwelling.
D. A minimum lot area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet is necessary for multifamily dwellings. The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of lot area.
E. A minimum lot area of forty thousand (40,000) square feet is necessary for nonprofit multifamily housing facilities for the elderly and/or handicapped. The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area.
F. Conversion to a multifamily dwelling of former public school buildings which existed prior to January 1, 1955, on a lot or lots containing a total of at least forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet in area, excluding the former Coggeshall School. The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per one thousand four hundred (1,400) square feet of lot area.
(Ord. No. 2025-29, § 1, 3-26-2025)