Barrington City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
Supplementary Regulations
§ 185-18 Through and corner lot dimensional requirements.
The front lot line on lots fronting on more than one street, such as through lots and corner lots, shall be that along the street from which the residence takes its legal address, and shall have the minimum lot frontage prescribed in Article VI[1] for the zoning district in which it is located. Regardless of which lot line is determined to be the front lot line for any through lot or corner lot, at each street frontage there shall be a yard of the depth prescribed in Article VI as the minimum front yard depth for the zoning district in which each frontage is located.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
§ 185-19 Vision clearance at corners.
In all districts, at street intersections of less than 135º, no structure shall be erected and no vegetation shall be planted or maintained in the space between the heights of 2 1/2 and 10 feet above the street level in the triangle formed by the two street lines and a third line joining points on the street lines 30 feet from the point of intersection of the extension of said street lines.
§ 185-20 Front, rear and side yard obstructions.
The following regulations regarding use of lot areas defined as front, rear and side yards shall apply:
A.
In any zoning district, the front yard as required in Article VI shall be unoccupied and unobstructed by buildings or structures except for signs, poles, ornamental and similar structures; and shall not be used to fulfill the off-street parking, loading or unloading requirements of this chapter, or for outdoor storage or display. Driveways and walkways may be located in any required front yard, with the exception of any lot or parcel within the Business District which also has frontage on County Road, in which case driveways shall be prohibited in that portion of the front yard that lies between the building and County Road.
[Amended 1-10-2000 by Ord. No. 99-13]
B.
No fence or similar screen of solid appearance in a Residence District shall exceed four feet in height where located in the minimum front yard as required in Article VI,[1] or along property boundaries contiguous to the required front yard. At other locations, the following shall apply:
(1)
In an R-40 District, at a point 50 feet from the street line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
(2)
In an R-25 District, at a point 30 feet from the street line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
(3)
In an R-10 District, at a point 30 feet from the street line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
C.
In any zoning district, the minimum side and rear yards as required in Article VI[2] shall be unoccupied and unobstructed by buildings or structures except for accessory uses, buildings or structures as provided herein.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
§ 185-21 Authorized departures from yard requirements.
The following are allowable departures from front, rear and side yard requirements as contained in Article VI:[1]
A.
Where a lot is adjacent on one or both sides to another lot having a principal building which projects beyond the required front yard line, and has been so maintained since this chapter became effective, the front yard requirement on such lot may be the average of the front yards of the adjoining lots having buildings thereon. In no case shall the front yard be less than 20 feet.
B.
Projections of cornices, window sills and other ornamental features may extend up to one foot into any required yard area from the structure.
C.
Where a lot in a Neighborhood Business District or Residence-Business Flex District is adjacent on one or both sides to another lot having a principal building which is farther than 15 feet from the street line, the front yard depth on such lot may be the average of the front yards of the adjoining lots having buildings thereon, except, however, in no case shall the front yard depth be greater than 25 feet.
[Added 1-10-2000 by Ord. No. 99-13; amended 9-11-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-13]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
§ 185-22 Setback from wetlands and water bodies.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]
See 250-RICR-150-15.
§ 185-23 State permit requirements.
All approvals shall be subject to, and expressly conditioned upon, permits and approvals from state agencies as appropriate, including the Department of Environmental Management with respect to any use of freshwater wetlands subject to their jurisdiction, with the Coastal Resources Management Council with respect to any use in a coastal zone subject to their jurisdiction, and with other state and federal agencies as appropriate.
§ 185-24 Trash storage on business or manufacturing lots.
[Amended 9-11-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-13]
Trash shall be stored in closed dumpsters or similar trash receptacles within all Residence-Business Flex, Neighborhood Business, Business, Waterfront Business or Limited Manufacturing Districts, or lots being used in a commercial or industrial fashion, and shall be screened from view from the street.
§ 185-24.1 Conversion of single-family dwelling to two-family dwelling
[Added 2-6-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-1]
A.
When converting a single-family dwelling to accommodate two-family dwellings:
(1)
The front façade and the exterior single-family character of the building shall not be altered other than by a second exit.
(2)
There shall be at least 800 square feet of floor area for each dwelling unit, and each dwelling unit shall have separate toilet and cooking facilities.
(3)
The new dwelling units shall be connected to the sewer system of the Town of Barrington.
(4)
Garages shall not dominate the street view of the house. Alternatively, if applicable setbacks can be met, a detached garage to the rear of the property may be built. Garage architecture shall be consistent with that of the house.