Bridgeport City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
R1 Low Density Residential District
§ 560-601 Intent; applicable regulations.
The purpose of the R1 Low Density Residential District is to promote the maintenance, stability and continued viability of the Borough's low-density residential neighborhoods, and to protect these areas from incompatible uses.
§ 560-602 Permitted uses.
In the R1 Low Density Residential District, a building may be erected or used or occupied and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following purposes and no other when in compliance with applicable use regulations set forth in Article III, Use Regulations:
A.
Uses permitted by right. The following uses are permitted by right:
(1)
Residential uses.
(a)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(b)
Single-family semi-detached dwelling (twin).
(c)
Group home.
(2)
Community service, institutional, and utility uses.
(a)
Conservation/recreation.
(b)
Publicly owned recreation.
B.
Accessory uses permitted by right. The following accessory uses are permitted when subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses and upon the issuance of a zoning permit:
(1)
Residential accessory structures.
(2)
Daycare home, family or group.
(3)
Garage sale.
(4)
Home occupation.
(5)
Keeping of pets.
(6)
No-impact home-based business.
(7)
Recreational vehicle storage.
(8)
Renewable energy systems.
(9)
Short-term rental.
(10)
Swimming pool, residential.
(11)
Such other accessory use or structure that the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the Zoning Officer is clearly customary and incidental to a permitted by right, special exception or conditional principal use.
C.
Uses permitted by conditional use:
(1)
Unit for care of relative.
§ 560-603 Dimensional requirements.
A.
Minimum lot area.
(1)
For single-family detached dwelling and group home: 5,000 square feet minimum.
(2)
For single-family semi-detached dwelling (twin): 3,500 square feet minimum per dwelling unit.
(3)
For other allowed principal uses: 10,000 square feet minimum.
B.
Minimum lot width.
(1)
For single-family detached dwelling and group home: 50 feet.
(2)
For single-family semi-detached dwelling (twin): 30 feet per dwelling unit.
(3)
For other allowed principal uses: 80 feet.
C.
Setbacks.
(1)
Front setback and build-to line: 24 feet.
(2)
Minimum side setback: 10 feet.
(3)
Minimum rear setback: 24 feet.
D.
Maximum building coverage: 30%.
E.
Maximum impervious coverage: 50%.
F.
Maximum principal building height: three stories or 35 feet, whichever is more restrictive.
G.
Maximum accessory structure/building height: 1.5 stories or 15 feet, whichever is more restrictive.
