Dimensional Regulations for Multi-Family Dwellings

5.5 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS

• 5.5.1 Minimum Lot Area The minimum lot area in any district for a multi-family dwelling structure containing 3 units shall be 60,000 square feet.

• 5.5.2 Maximum Number of Dwelling Units In the R-20M and PD districts, the maximum number of dwelling units for multi-family use shall be two (2) units per acre.

• 5.5.3 Minimum Street Frontage The minimum street frontage shall be no less than the lot depth divided by two and one-half (2.5). In no case shall the minimum street frontage be less than one hundred and fifty (150) feet.

• 5.5.4 Minimum Side Yards The minimum yard depths for side yards shall be: a) for a one-story structure - twenty (20) feet b) for a two-story structure - thirty (30) feet c) for a three-story structure - forty (40) feet

• 5.5.5 Minimum Yard Depths The minimum yard depth for front yard and rear yard shall be fifty (50) feet.

• 5.5.6 Maximum Structure Height The maximum height of a multi-family structure shall be no more than three stories and shall be not more than thirty-nine (39) feet.

• 5.5.7 Accessory Structures a) The minimum set back from lot lines for accessory structures and for all uses in side and rear yards shall be ten (10) feet. b) No accessory structures shall be permitted in the required front yard. c) The height of accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal structure or dwelling and shall not exceed a maximum height of 39’.

• 5.5.8 Corner Lots Corner lots shall maintain the equivalent on both streets equal to what is called for by the front yard minimum setback according to the individual zone required.

• 5.5.9 Distance Between Structures There shall be at least twenty (20) feet between each principal structure on the site.