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155.500 DISTRICT

STANDARDS

§ 155.501 STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

  • (A)
    General Residential Standards.
    1. (1)
      Development Standards. Table 155.501-1, Residential Development Standards, shows the applicable lot standards, building standards, and setbacks for each residential zoning district.
    2. (2)
      Garages Required for New Construction. Any new residential development in R1, R2, and W-R districts shall include the construction of a garage. The garage may be attached or detached and shall be large enough to accommodate at least one vehicle​​​​​​ and is subject to all other applicable standards in §155.403, Accessory Uses and Structures
  • Table 155.501-1 

    Residential Development Standards          

    Zoning District Housing TypeLot and Building Standards      Setbacks 
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit Size Building HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SidesStreet SidesRear

    R1

    Single-Family Detached6,250 sq ft 60 ft1,300 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    7.5 ft

    15 ft6 ft

    R21

    Single-Family Detached

    5,000 sq ft

    50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    5 ft

    10 ft5 ft

    MH2

    Manufactured Housing6,250 sq ft 50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft40% 25 ft

    5 ft

    15 ft 5 ft
    WRSingle-Family Detached4,200 sq ft30 ft1,300 sq ft40 ft50%25 ft5 ft10 ft 10 ft
    MFMulti-Family

    6,250 sq ft

    50 ft1,500 sq ft45 ft65%25 ft

    12 ft

    20ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    For alternative standards for residential infill development in this district, see Subsection B, below. 

    Additional requirements for manufactured housing are found in §155.402Limited Use Standards.

    Table 155.501-1 

    Residential Development Standards          

    Zoning District Housing TypeLot and Building Standards      Setbacks 
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit Size Building HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SidesStreet SidesRear

    R1

    Single-Family Detached6,250 sq ft 60 ft1,300 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    7.5 ft

    15 ft6 ft

    R21

    Single-Family Detached

    5,000 sq ft

    50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    5 ft

    10 ft5 ft

    MH2

    Manufactured Housing6,250 sq ft 50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft40% 25 ft

    5 ft

    15 ft 5 ft
    WRSingle-Family Detached4,200 sq ft30 ft1,300 sq ft40 ft50%25 ft5 ft10 ft 10 ft
    MFMulti-Family

    6,250 sq ft

    50 ft1,500 sq ft45 ft65%25 ft

    12 ft

    20ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    For alternative standards for residential infill development in this district, see Subsection B, below. 

    Additional requirements for manufactured housing are found in §155.402Limited Use Standards.

    Table 155.501-1 

    Residential Development Standards          

    Zoning District Housing TypeLot and Building Standards      Setbacks 
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit Size Building HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SidesStreet SidesRear

    R1

    Single-Family Detached6,250 sq ft 60 ft1,300 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    7.5 ft

    15 ft6 ft

    R21

    Single-Family Detached

    5,000 sq ft

    50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    5 ft

    10 ft5 ft

    MH2

    Manufactured Housing6,250 sq ft 50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft40% 25 ft

    5 ft

    15 ft 5 ft
    WRSingle-Family Detached4,200 sq ft30 ft1,300 sq ft40 ft50%25 ft5 ft10 ft 10 ft
    MFMulti-Family

    6,250 sq ft

    50 ft1,500 sq ft45 ft65%25 ft

    12 ft

    20ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    For alternative standards for residential infill development in this district, see Subsection B, below. 

    Additional requirements for manufactured housing are found in §155.402Limited Use Standards.

    Table 155.501-1 

    Residential Development Standards          

    Zoning District Housing TypeLot and Building Standards      Setbacks 
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit Size Building HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SidesStreet SidesRear

    R1

    Single-Family Detached6,250 sq ft 60 ft1,300 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    7.5 ft

    15 ft6 ft

    R21

    Single-Family Detached

    5,000 sq ft

    50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft50%25 ft 

    5 ft

    10 ft5 ft

    MH2

    Manufactured Housing6,250 sq ft 50 ft1,000 sq ft35 ft40% 25 ft

    5 ft

    15 ft 5 ft
    WRSingle-Family Detached4,200 sq ft30 ft1,300 sq ft40 ft50%25 ft5 ft10 ft 10 ft
    MFMulti-Family

    6,250 sq ft

    50 ft1,500 sq ft45 ft65%25 ft

    12 ft

    20ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    For alternative standards for residential infill development in this district, see Subsection B, below. 

    Additional requirements for manufactured housing are found in §155.402Limited Use Standards.

    1. (B)
      Alternative Standards for Cottages, Single-Family Attached, and Townhouses.
      1. (1)
        Purpose. The purpose of this Subsection is to provide alternative development standards to enable and encourage development or redevelopment on existing, narrow vacant lots and blocks within the SUI district.​
      2. (2)
        Applicability. The use of alternative standards shall only be used when existing narrow lots are developed. Multiple existing narrow lots may be aggregated and replatted meeting the standards of the lot and building standards, below.​​​​​​
      3. (3)
        Development Standards. The development standards provided in Table 155.501-2, Standards for Residential Infill Developmentand illustrated in Figure 155.501-1, Illustrative Lot Configurationsare intended to allow the aggregation and redevelopment of existing lots using different housing types (e.g., cottages, single-family attached, and townhouses) to improve development yield during redevelopment.
      4. (4)
        Garages Required for New Construction. Any new residential dwelling in the SUI district shall include a garage as outlined above in Subsection (A) General Residential Standards.

    Table 155.501-2

    Standards for Residential Infill Development1

    Housing Type2Number of Existing Lots NeededTotal UnitsNumber of Bonus UnitsLot and Building Standards      Setbacks for Each Lot
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit SizeLot Area Building HeightFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    Cottage2203,100 sq ft25 ft1,000 sq ft4,000 sq ft35 ft10 ft2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached 3412,300 sq ft18.5 ft1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft42.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Townhouse572

    Interior Units: 2,300 sq ft

     

    End Units: 2,000 sq ft

    Interior Units: 16 ft 

     

    End Units: 22.5 ft  

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached + Cottage451

    Cottage: 3,100 sq ft

     

    Single-family Attached: 2,300 sq ft

    Cottage: 25 ft 

     

    Single-family Attached: 17.5 ft

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5  ft / 5 ft5 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1 The standards within this table are for the alternative housing types as listed in the column on the far left-hand side of the table.  

    To develop the single-family attached, townhouse, or single-family attached+cottage housing types, an aggregation of contiguous lots may be necessary. For example, three 25 foot contiguous lots would need to be aggregated, and then either platted as four separate 18.5 foot lots (or consolidated into a single lot using a condominium form of ownership meeting the same lot and design standards). This aggregation of three existing lots allows the development of one additional dwelling unit when redeveloped under the new standards set out in this Section.

    2.5 ft setback shall only apply when the interior lot line abuts other infill lots developed using standards in Table 155.501-2 or vacant lots.  When the interior lot line abuts a lot developed using any other standards than what is listed in Table 155.501-2, the interior setback shall be ft.

    40 ft setback shall only apply to interior sides of attached units.

    Table 155.501-2

    Standards for Residential Infill Development1

    Housing Type2Number of Existing Lots NeededTotal UnitsNumber of Bonus UnitsLot and Building Standards      Setbacks for Each Lot
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit SizeLot Area Building HeightFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    Cottage2203,100 sq ft25 ft1,000 sq ft4,000 sq ft35 ft10 ft2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached 3412,300 sq ft18.5 ft1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft42.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Townhouse572

    Interior Units: 2,300 sq ft

     

    End Units: 2,000 sq ft

    Interior Units: 16 ft 

     

    End Units: 22.5 ft  

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached + Cottage451

    Cottage: 3,100 sq ft

     

    Single-family Attached: 2,300 sq ft

    Cottage: 25 ft 

     

    Single-family Attached: 17.5 ft

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5  ft / 5 ft5 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1 The standards within this table are for the alternative housing types as listed in the column on the far left-hand side of the table.  

    To develop the single-family attached, townhouse, or single-family attached+cottage housing types, an aggregation of contiguous lots may be necessary. For example, three 25 foot contiguous lots would need to be aggregated, and then either platted as four separate 18.5 foot lots (or consolidated into a single lot using a condominium form of ownership meeting the same lot and design standards). This aggregation of three existing lots allows the development of one additional dwelling unit when redeveloped under the new standards set out in this Section.

    2.5 ft setback shall only apply when the interior lot line abuts other infill lots developed using standards in Table 155.501-2 or vacant lots.  When the interior lot line abuts a lot developed using any other standards than what is listed in Table 155.501-2, the interior setback shall be ft.

    40 ft setback shall only apply to interior sides of attached units.

    Table 155.501-2

    Standards for Residential Infill Development1

    Housing Type2Number of Existing Lots NeededTotal UnitsNumber of Bonus UnitsLot and Building Standards      Setbacks for Each Lot
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit SizeLot Area Building HeightFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    Cottage2203,100 sq ft25 ft1,000 sq ft4,000 sq ft35 ft10 ft2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached 3412,300 sq ft18.5 ft1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft42.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Townhouse572

    Interior Units: 2,300 sq ft

     

    End Units: 2,000 sq ft

    Interior Units: 16 ft 

     

    End Units: 22.5 ft  

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached + Cottage451

    Cottage: 3,100 sq ft

     

    Single-family Attached: 2,300 sq ft

    Cottage: 25 ft 

     

    Single-family Attached: 17.5 ft

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5  ft / 5 ft5 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1 The standards within this table are for the alternative housing types as listed in the column on the far left-hand side of the table.  

    To develop the single-family attached, townhouse, or single-family attached+cottage housing types, an aggregation of contiguous lots may be necessary. For example, three 25 foot contiguous lots would need to be aggregated, and then either platted as four separate 18.5 foot lots (or consolidated into a single lot using a condominium form of ownership meeting the same lot and design standards). This aggregation of three existing lots allows the development of one additional dwelling unit when redeveloped under the new standards set out in this Section.

    2.5 ft setback shall only apply when the interior lot line abuts other infill lots developed using standards in Table 155.501-2 or vacant lots.  When the interior lot line abuts a lot developed using any other standards than what is listed in Table 155.501-2, the interior setback shall be ft.

    40 ft setback shall only apply to interior sides of attached units.

    Table 155.501-2

    Standards for Residential Infill Development1

    Housing Type2Number of Existing Lots NeededTotal UnitsNumber of Bonus UnitsLot and Building Standards      Setbacks for Each Lot
    MinimumMaximumMinimum
    Lot Area Lot WidthDwelling Unit SizeLot Area Building HeightFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    Cottage2203,100 sq ft25 ft1,000 sq ft4,000 sq ft35 ft10 ft2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached 3412,300 sq ft18.5 ft1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft42.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Townhouse572

    Interior Units: 2,300 sq ft

     

    End Units: 2,000 sq ft

    Interior Units: 16 ft 

     

    End Units: 22.5 ft  

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5 ft3 / 5 ft5 ft10 ft
    Single-Family Attached + Cottage451

    Cottage: 3,100 sq ft

     

    Single-family Attached: 2,300 sq ft

    Cottage: 25 ft 

     

    Single-family Attached: 17.5 ft

    1,000 sq ft--35 ft10 ft0 ft4 / 2.5  ft / 5 ft5 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1 The standards within this table are for the alternative housing types as listed in the column on the far left-hand side of the table.  

    To develop the single-family attached, townhouse, or single-family attached+cottage housing types, an aggregation of contiguous lots may be necessary. For example, three 25 foot contiguous lots would need to be aggregated, and then either platted as four separate 18.5 foot lots (or consolidated into a single lot using a condominium form of ownership meeting the same lot and design standards). This aggregation of three existing lots allows the development of one additional dwelling unit when redeveloped under the new standards set out in this Section.

    2.5 ft setback shall only apply when the interior lot line abuts other infill lots developed using standards in Table 155.501-2 or vacant lots.  When the interior lot line abuts a lot developed using any other standards than what is listed in Table 155.501-2, the interior setback shall be ft.

    40 ft setback shall only apply to interior sides of attached units.

     Figure 155.501-1,

    Illustrative Lot Width Configuration

    Cottage
     
    Single-Family Attached
     
     Townhouse
     
     Single-Family Attached + Cottage
     

    Effective on: 1/10/2022

    § 155.502 STANDARDS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

    Table 155.502-1, Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Development Standards, shows the applicable lot standards, building standards, and setbacks for each non-residential and mixed-use zoning district.  Properties within the Town Center (TC) overlay district regardless of their underlying zoning district are required to conform with the standards of this Section.

    Table 155.502-1 

    Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Development Standards          

    Zoning District Lot and Building Standards       Minimum Setbacks
    MinimumMaximum
    Lot AreaLot WidthBuilding HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    DT2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0-10 ft0-10 ft110 ft10 ft
    C-12,500 sq ft25 ft45 ft75%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft
    C-25,000 sq ft50 ft80 ft80%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft2
    C-310,000 sq ft100 ft30 ft100%315 ft10 ft10 ft25 ft
    W-12,500 sq ft25 ft100 ft675%25 ft0 ft110 ft 10 ft4
    IN10,000 sq ft100 ft80 ft85%25 ft20520 ft35 ft
    TC2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0 ft0 - 10 ft110 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1When abutting a Residential District, the side yard setback shall not be less than 10 feet.

    2When abutting a Residential or C-1 District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    The total floor area of any building or buildings on a lot in the C-3 District shall not exceed the number of square feet in the lot.  

    4When abutting a Residential District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    5When abutting a Residential District, the side setback shall be 35 feet.

    6Plus additional height of one foot for every four feet setback from yard line.

    Table 155.502-1 

    Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Development Standards          

    Zoning District Lot and Building Standards       Minimum Setbacks
    MinimumMaximum
    Lot AreaLot WidthBuilding HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    DT2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0-10 ft0-10 ft110 ft10 ft
    C-12,500 sq ft25 ft45 ft75%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft
    C-25,000 sq ft50 ft80 ft80%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft2
    C-310,000 sq ft100 ft30 ft100%315 ft10 ft10 ft25 ft
    W-12,500 sq ft25 ft100 ft675%25 ft0 ft110 ft 10 ft4
    IN10,000 sq ft100 ft80 ft85%25 ft20520 ft35 ft
    TC2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0 ft0 - 10 ft110 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1When abutting a Residential District, the side yard setback shall not be less than 10 feet.

    2When abutting a Residential or C-1 District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    The total floor area of any building or buildings on a lot in the C-3 District shall not exceed the number of square feet in the lot.  

    4When abutting a Residential District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    5When abutting a Residential District, the side setback shall be 35 feet.

    6Plus additional height of one foot for every four feet setback from yard line.

    Table 155.502-1 

    Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Development Standards          

    Zoning District Lot and Building Standards       Minimum Setbacks
    MinimumMaximum
    Lot AreaLot WidthBuilding HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    DT2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0-10 ft0-10 ft110 ft10 ft
    C-12,500 sq ft25 ft45 ft75%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft
    C-25,000 sq ft50 ft80 ft80%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft2
    C-310,000 sq ft100 ft30 ft100%315 ft10 ft10 ft25 ft
    W-12,500 sq ft25 ft100 ft675%25 ft0 ft110 ft 10 ft4
    IN10,000 sq ft100 ft80 ft85%25 ft20520 ft35 ft
    TC2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0 ft0 - 10 ft110 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1When abutting a Residential District, the side yard setback shall not be less than 10 feet.

    2When abutting a Residential or C-1 District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    The total floor area of any building or buildings on a lot in the C-3 District shall not exceed the number of square feet in the lot.  

    4When abutting a Residential District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    5When abutting a Residential District, the side setback shall be 35 feet.

    6Plus additional height of one foot for every four feet setback from yard line.

    Table 155.502-1 

    Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Development Standards          

    Zoning District Lot and Building Standards       Minimum Setbacks
    MinimumMaximum
    Lot AreaLot WidthBuilding HeightBuilding CoverageFrontInterior SideStreet SideRear
    DT2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0-10 ft0-10 ft110 ft10 ft
    C-12,500 sq ft25 ft45 ft75%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft
    C-25,000 sq ft50 ft80 ft80%25 ft10 ft15 ft15 ft2
    C-310,000 sq ft100 ft30 ft100%315 ft10 ft10 ft25 ft
    W-12,500 sq ft25 ft100 ft675%25 ft0 ft110 ft 10 ft4
    IN10,000 sq ft100 ft80 ft85%25 ft20520 ft35 ft
    TC2,500 sq ft25 ft50 ft100%0 ft0 - 10 ft110 ft10 ft

    Table Notes:

    1When abutting a Residential District, the side yard setback shall not be less than 10 feet.

    2When abutting a Residential or C-1 District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    The total floor area of any building or buildings on a lot in the C-3 District shall not exceed the number of square feet in the lot.  

    4When abutting a Residential District, the rear yard setback shall not be less than 20 feet.

    5When abutting a Residential District, the side setback shall be 35 feet.

    6Plus additional height of one foot for every four feet setback from yard line.

    Effective on: 1/10/2022