Bridgeport City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
R3 High Density Residential District
§ 560-801 Intent; applicable regulations.
The purpose of the R3 High Density Residential District is to provide for medium-high-density residential neighborhoods with a mix of housing types, including multifamily building/unit.
§ 560-802 Permitted uses.
In the R3 High 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)
Multifamily building/unit.
(b)
Single-family semi-detached dwelling (twin).
(c)
Two-family detached dwelling (duplex).
(d)
Single-family attached dwelling (townhouse).
(2)
Community service, institutional, and utility uses.
(a)
Conservation/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)
Keeping of pets.
(5)
No-impact home-based business.
(6)
Recreational vehicle storage.
(7)
Renewable energy systems.
(8)
Short-term rental.
(9)
Swimming pool, residential.
(10)
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)
Bed-and-breakfast home.
(2)
Day care facility.
(3)
Educational institution.
(4)
Emergency services.
(5)
Government facility.
(6)
Home occupation.
(7)
Mixed-use building.
(8)
Mobile food vending.
(9)
Place of worship.
(10)
Residential care facility.
(11)
Retail establishment.
(12)
Swimming pool, non-household.
(13)
Unit for care of relative.
§ 560-803 Dimensional requirements.
A.
Minimum lot area.
(1)
For multifamily building/unit: minimum average of 1,800 square feet per dwelling unit.
(2)
For single-family semi-detached dwelling (twin): 2,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3)
For two-family detached dwelling (duplex): 4,000 square feet (total).
(4)
For single-family attached dwelling (townhouse): minimum average of 1,800 square feet per dwelling unit.
(5)
For other allowed principal uses: 5,000 square feet minimum.
B.
Minimum lot width.
(1)
For multifamily building/unit: 60 feet.
(2)
For single-family semi-detached dwelling (twin): 25 feet per dwelling unit.
(3)
For two-family detached dwelling (duplex): 50 feet (total).
(4)
For single-family attached dwelling (townhouse): 20 feet per dwelling unit.
(5)
For other allowed principal uses: 70 feet.
C.
Setbacks.
(1)
Front setback and build-to line: 15 feet.
(a)
Corner lots shall require a build-to line on each street frontage. If this would require that a building be constructed within a clear sight triangle (see § 495-69 of Chapter 495, Subdivision and Land Development: Sight clearance at intersections), then the building shall be set back only as deep as would be necessary to accommodate a clear sight triangle.
(2)
Minimum side setback: eight feet.
(3)
Minimum rear setback: 25 feet.
D.
Maximum building coverage: 60%.
E.
Maximum impervious coverage: 75%.
F.
Maximum principal building height: 35 feet (maximum of 2 1/2 stories).
G.
Maximum accessory structure/building height: 15 feet.
