Depew City Zoning Code
§ 260-23
R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
Purpose: to provide areas within the Village for low-density single-family detached residential development where each dwelling unit shall be located on an individual lot of at least 6,600 square feet.
A.
Principal and special uses.
(1)
Permitted uses and structures. There shall be not more than one principal structure permitted on a lot in the R-1 District.
R-1 | Permitted | Special Use | Standards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RESIDENTIAL USES | ||||
Single-family detached |  | |||
Large-scale residential development | | |||
PUBLIC AND CIVIC USES | ||||
Minor utilities | | |||
Park or open space | | |||
Golf course, public swimming pool | | |||
Place of worship | | § 260-32B | ||
Public utility service structure or facility (not including telecommunications facilities) | | Special use by ZBA | ||
COMMERCIAL USES | ||||
Community buildings, social halls, private clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations | | § 260-32B | ||
INDUSTRIAL USES | ||||
No industrial uses allowed |
(2)
Dimensional standards.
R-1 Principal Use Dimensional Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Minimum lot area (per dwelling) | |||
Interior | 6,600 square feet | ||
Corner | 8,400 square feet | ||
Minimum lot width | |||
Interior | 60 feet | ||
Corner | 75 feet | ||
Minimum lot depth | 110 feet | ||
Minimum yards | |||
Front yard | 25 feet | ||
Rear yard | 25 feet | ||
Combined side yard | 12 feet | ||
Each side yard | 6 feet | ||
Corner lot | See § 260-14B(4) | ||
Through lot | See § 260-14B(2) | ||
Maximum height | 2 stories (up to 30 feet) | ||
Maximum building coverage | 30% | ||
Minimum floor area (dwelling only) | |||
1 story | 900 square feet | ||
More than 1 story | 1,200 square feet | ||
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B.
Accessory uses and structures.
(1)
Permitted accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures incidental to any permitted principal use are allowed.
[Amended 5-12-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014]
R-1 Permitted Accessory uses and structures | Standards | |
|---|---|---|
Auxiliary housing units | Special permit by Code Enforcement Officer or his designee | |
Detached private garages and parking areas | ||
Resident professional occupations | Special permit by Code Enforcement Officer or his designee | |
Off-street parking, loading and stacking | ||
Private gardens | ||
Private recreational uses and structures | ||
Private schools and day-care centers, accredited when required by NYS, when accessory to a place of worship | ||
Small wind energy system | Special permit by Code Enforcement Officer or his designee | |
Swimming pools | § 260-31L | |
Utility trailer or recreational vehicle | § 260-31I | |
Other uses and structures customarily incidental to the principal use |
(2)
Dimensional standards.
R-1 Accessory Use Dimensional Standards | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum building separation between accessory buildings | 5 feet | |
Minimum building separation from principal building | 10 feet | |
Minimum from lot line | 5 feet | |
Maximum height | 12 feet | |
Maximum building coverage (including principal structure) | 30% |
C.
General development standards. Development in the R-1 District shall also comply with the requirements referenced in the table below.