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City of Newport
City of Newport Zoning Ordinance
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§ 17.56.070

Density requirements

  • A. For lots of less than five thousand (5,000) 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 five thousand (5,000) square feet in area which existed prior to April 13, 1977.

  • C. A minimum lot area of five thousand (5,000) square feet is necessary for a new two-family dwelling.

  • D. A minimum lot area of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet is necessary for multifamily dwellings. The maximum allowable density is one dwelling unit per five thousand (5,000) square feet of lot area.

(Ord. 2000-4 (part), 2000: Ord. 65-94 (part), 1994: prior code § 1260.06.117)