Two-family dwelling

[Amended 7-8-2013 by Ch. No. 1790; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

The minimum lot size for a two-family dwelling shall be two times the minimum lot size of the zoning district within which such use is permitted. Soil erosion and sediment controls shall be installed prior to the start of work at the direction of the Westerly Zoning Official and/or the Building Official in accordance with best management practices (BMPs) contained in the Rhode Island Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, as amended, and said safeguards shall remain in place until such time as the site is completely stabilized with loam and seed or other materials. All lots shall conform to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual, December 2010, or as amended, latest edition. No lot shall have a paved front yard for parking. All parking shall be in side or rear yards. Existing sidewalks and curbing shall not be removed except at driveway openings, and driveway openings shall not exceed 20 feet in width.