Glen Cove City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIII
Residence Districts
§ 280-54 R-1A Two-Acre Residence District.
[Added 5-9-1989]
A.
Permitted principal uses. The following shall be permitted principal uses in the R-1A Two-Acre Residence District:
(1)
Single-family dwelling with only one housekeeping unit.
(2)
Any municipal building or use.
(3)
Florist, greenhouses, farms, country estates or nurseries.
(4)
Regularly organized public, parochial and private nonsectarian elementary and secondary schools under the following conditions:
(a)
Any such school shall be permitted only if its curriculum is approved by the New York State Board of Regents.
(b)
The site size shall meet the standards of the New York State Department of Education; however, in no case shall a school be located on a site of less than five acres. Where dormitory facilities are provided, the minimum site shall be 25 acres and the number of beds shall be governed by Subsection C(7) of this section.
(c)
No building or part thereof, or any parking or loading area, shall be located within 100 feet of any street or lot line.
(d)
Lot coverage for all buildings shall not exceed 10% of the entire site.
(e)
No new structure shall exceed 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet in height; additions to existing buildings may equal the same in height.
(f)
Where the lot lines of the subject lot coincide with those of another lot in residential district, there shall be planted or installed along the lot lines thereof trees, shrubs and/or fencing of such type and spacing as shall be required by the Planning Board to adequately screen all operations on the lot from the view of the adjoining properties. Generally such screening shall be five feet in height from the ground level planted three feet on center, and if composed of plants, shall not be less than three feet in height, but capable of reaching eight feet in height at maturity.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses. Lot area and building requirements for principal uses shall be as follows:
(1)
Minimum lot area: two acres (80,000 square feet).
(2)
Minimum lot width: 150 feet.
(3)
Minimum lot frontage: 50 feet.
(4)
Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 50 feet or the prevailing front yard setback, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(5)
Minimum rear yard: 50 feet.
(6)
Minimum side yard: 25 feet each.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(8)
Minimum building size: 1,200 square feet of living space of which 960 shall be on the first floor.
(9)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet.
(10)
Maximum coverage: 10%.
(11)
No structure shall project outside the sky exposure plane specified at § 280-45R(1).
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
(12)
The maximum interior floor area of a single-family dwelling shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the maximum lot coverage, as expressed in square feet.
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses shall be as follows:
(1)
Private garages, limited to one garage building per property, stables, chicken houses, farm buildings and buildings for the housing of pets; playhouses.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(2)
Garden houses or greenhouses.
(3)
Professional office or studio of a doctor, dentist, teacher, artist, architect, engineer, musician or lawyer, provided that the premises are the principal or main residence of such practitioner.
(4)
Professional signs, real estate signs relating to the premises only, announcement signs for public, charitable, educational and religious institutions. In all cases signs shall conform to the City of Glen Cove Sign Ordinance (i.e., announcement signs limited to 16 square feet; others limited to two square feet).[2]
(5)
Servants' quarters and guest houses, but not more than one such building per lot, nor may such buildings be rented or occupied by others than employees or guests of the principal resident.
(6)
Dining facilities for students or conference participants.
(7)
Dormitories, so long as the total number of beds does not exceed the equivalent of eight per acre of site. Where a portion of publicly owned property is to be used for such a facility, the computation of density of beds may be based on 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned property and such where publicly owned property has been designated by the City of Glen Cove or other governmental owner as suitable for the computation of coverage requirements, density of beds may also be based upon 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned land area as shall have been so designated.
(8)
Outdoor recreation facilities for other than one family dwelling, provided that such facilities are planned as an integral part of the principal use and all such uses are located a minimum distance of 100 feet from any street or lot line.
D.
Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses. Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses shall be as follows:
E.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board. Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board shall be as follows:
(1)
Nursing homes, provided that the Board shall find that:
(a)
Plans provide for adequate fire protection.
(b)
The building was erected prior to 1930.
(c)
The plot contains at least 15 acres.
(d)
The building is located at least 100 feet from any property line.
(e)
Exterior of the building shall not be so structurally altered as to materially change its residential character.
(f)
Any nursing homes existing prior to January 1983 will be conforming uses and shall require an area of only six acres.
(2)
Conversions of single-family residences to multiple-family use, provided that the Board shall find that:
(a)
Such residences are obsolescent and unfitted for practical use at the time of the application for conversion, are on plots not less than 10 acres and were erected prior to 1930.
(b)
The conversion will not so change the outward appearance of the building as to call undue attention to the fact that it is a multiple-family dwelling.
(c)
Adequate fire exits and other protection are provided.
(d)
The lot shall be of sufficient size to provide at least 40,000 square feet per family.
(e)
Off-street parking will be provided at the rate of at least two spaces per dwelling unit.
(4)
Public utility installations, buildings and structures, provided that the same are suitably located and planned as to site, lot area, height, yards (front, side and rear) and exterior appearance.
(5)
Libraries, museums, art galleries, golf clubs, none of which shall be operated for profit.
(6)
Churches and other places of worship, including Sunday School buildings, parish houses, rectories, provided that:
(a)
The plot contains at least two acres.
(b)
Plans provide for adequate fire exits and other protection.
(c)
Buildings on subject plot are at least 50 feet from any property line.
(d)
All buildings on subject plot shall not occupy in excess of 50% of total land area.
(e)
Adequate off-street parking is provided.
(f)
On-premises parking area shall be adequately screened from adjacent property owners.
(g)
Entrances to premises contain driveway for entering and separate driveway for exiting.
(7)
Scientific and research laboratories, conference facilities; computer centers used in conjunction with conference facilities; resident corporate and professional training and administrative facilities; health spa; institutions for higher learning, including colleges, universities, junior colleges, seminaries and convents, along with accompanying service and administration buildings. Uses permitted under this subsection shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
The building being utilized for the primary use was erected prior to 1930.
(b)
The conversion to nonresidential use shall not materially change the original residential character of the structure.
(c)
The site shall be a minimum of 15 acres. Where dormitory facilities are provided, the minimum site shall be 25 acres and the number of beds shall be governed by Subsection C(7);
(d)
No structure, principal or accessory, shall be closer than 200 feet to an adjacent property line.
(e)
No structure, principal or accessory, shall be closer than 100 feet to the right-of-way of a public street.
(f)
Land coverage of all structures shall not exceed 4% of the entire site. Where a portion of publicly owned property is to be used, the computation for coverage may be based upon 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned site. Where the site to be used is contiguous to, or surrounded by, publicly owned property, the computation for coverage may be based upon 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned site, provided that the City of Glen Cove or other governmental owner as the case may be shall designate such publicly owned land area as suitable for computation of coverage requirements.
(g)
No new structure shall exceed 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet in height. Additions to existing buildings may equal the same in height. The design of additions or new structures must be consistent with the architecture of the original structure on the site.
(h)
Where the lot lines of the subject lot coincide with those of another lot in a residential district, there shall be planted or installed along the lot lines thereof trees, shrubs and/or fencing of such type and spacing as shall be required by the Planning Board to adequately screen all operations on the lot from the view of the adjoining properties. Generally such screening shall be five feet in height from the ground level, planted three feet on center, and if composed of plants, shall not be less than three feet in height, but capable of reaching eight feet in height at maturity.
F.
Parking and loading.
(1)
Off-street parking requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
(b)
One space for each three beds and for each two members of staff for medical or similar institutions.
(c)
One space for each eight club members.
(d)
One space for each 300 square feet of professional office space.
(e)
One space for each four seats in a place of public assembly.
(f)
One space for each three employees in nonresidential uses.
(g)
One space for each four trainees or participants for which a resident conference facility is designed.
(h)
One and twenty-five hundredths spaces for each staff member for an elementary school; 1.25 spaces for each staff member plus one space for each five seats in the largest assembly hall for a secondary school; 1.25 spaces for each staff member plus 0.75 space for each student plus one space for each five seats in the largest assembly hall for a college, university or similar educational institution.
§ 280-55 R-1 One-Acre Residence District.
A.
Permitted principal uses. Permitted principal uses for the R-1 One-Acre Residence District shall be as follows:
(1)
Single-family dwelling with only one housekeeping unit.
(2)
Any municipal building or use.
(3)
Florist, greenhouses, farms, country estates, nurseries.
(4)
Regularly organized public, parochial and private nonsectarian elementary and secondary schools under the following conditions:
(a)
Any such school shall be permitted only if its curriculum is approved by the New York State Board of Regents.
(b)
The site size shall meet the standards of the New York State Department of Education; however, in no case shall a school be located on a site of less than five acres. Where dormitory facilities are provided, the minimum site shall be 25 acres and the number of beds shall be governed by Subsection C(7) of this section.
(c)
No building or part thereof, or any parking or loading area, shall be located within 100 feet of any street or lot line.
(d)
Lot coverage for all buildings shall not exceed 10% of the entire site.
(e)
No new structure shall exceed 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet in height; additions to existing buildings may equal the same in height.
(f)
Where the lot lines of the subject lot coincide with those of another lot in residential district, there shall be planted or installed along the lot lines thereof trees, shrubs and/or fencing of such type and spacing as shall be required by the Planning Board to adequately screen all operations on the lot from the view of the adjoining properties. Generally such screening shall be five feet in height from the ground level, planted three feet on center, and if composed of plants, shall not be less than three feet in height, but capable of reaching eight feet in height at maturity.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses. Lot area and building requirements for principal uses shall be as follows:
(1)
Minimum lot area: one acre (40,000 square feet).
(2)
Minimum lot width: 125 feet.
(3)
Minimum lot frontage: 50 feet.
(4)
Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 50 feet or the prevailing front yard setback, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(5)
Minimum rear yard: 50 feet.
(6)
Minimum side yard: 25 feet each.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(8)
Minimum building size: 1,200 square feet of living space of which 960 shall be on the first floor.
(9)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet.
(10)
Maximum coverage: 15%.
(11)
No structure shall project outside the sky exposure plane specified at § 280-45R(1).
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
(12)
The maximum interior floor area of a single-family dwelling shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the maximum lot coverage, as expressed in square feet.
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses shall be as follows:
(1)
Private garages, limited to one garage building per property, stables, chicken houses, farm buildings and buildings for the housing of pets; playhouses.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(2)
Garden houses or greenhouses.
(3)
Professional office or studio of a doctor, dentist, teacher, artist, architect, engineer, musician or lawyer, provided that the premises are the principal or main residence of such practitioner.
(4)
Professional signs, real estate signs relating to the premises only, announcement signs for public, charitable, educational and religious institutions. In all cases signs shall conform to the City of Glen Cove Sign Ordinance (i.e., announcement signs limited to 16 square feet; others limited to two square feet).[2]
(5)
Servants' quarters and guest houses, but not more than one such building per lot, nor may such buildings be rented or occupied by others than employees or guests of the principal resident.
(6)
Dining facilities for students or conference participants.
(7)
Dormitories, so long as the total number of beds does not exceed the equivalent of eight per acre of site. Where a portion of publicly owned property is to be used for such a facility, the computation of density of beds may be based on 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned site. Where the site is contiguous to, or surrounded by, publicly owned property and such publicly owned property has been designated by the City of Glen Cove or other governmental owner as suitable for the computation of coverage requirements, density of beds may also be based upon 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned land area as shall have been so designated.
(8)
Outdoor recreation facilities for other than one family dwelling, provided that such facilities are planned as an integral part of the principal use and all such uses are located a minimum distance of 100 feet from any street or lot line.
D.
Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses. Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses shall be as follows:
(1)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet.
(3)
Maximum land coverage: 10%.
(5)
Minimum distance to rear property line: five feet.
(6)
Minimum distance to front property line: 85 feet.
(7)
Minimum distance to side property line: five feet.
(8)
Minimum distance to corner side property line: 50 feet.
E.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board. Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board shall be as follows:
(1)
Nursing homes, provided that the Board shall find that:
[Amended 5-24-1983]
(a)
Plans provide for adequate fire protection.
(b)
The building was erected prior to 1930.
(c)
The plot contains at least 15 acres.
(d)
The building is located at least 100 feet from any property line.
(e)
Exterior of the building shall not be so structurally altered as to materially change its residential character.
(f)
Any nursing homes existing prior to January 1983 will be conforming uses and shall require an area of only six acres.
(2)
Conversions of single-family residences to multiple-family use, provided that the Board shall find that:
(a)
Such residences are obsolescent and unfitted for practical use at the time of the application for conversion, are on plots not less than 10 acres and were erected prior to 1930.
[Amended 5-24-1983]
(b)
The conversion will not so change the outward appearance of the building as to call undue attention to the fact that it is a multiple-family dwelling.
(c)
Adequate fire exits and other protection are provided.
(d)
The lot shall be of sufficient size to provide at least 40,000 square feet per family.
(e)
Off-street parking will be provided at the rate of at least two spaces per dwelling unit.
(4)
Public utility installations, buildings and structures, provided that the same are suitably located and planned as to site, lot area, height, yards (front, side and rear) and exterior appearance.
(5)
Libraries, museums, art galleries, golf clubs, none of which shall be operated for profit.
(6)
Churches and other places of worship, including Sunday School buildings, parish houses, rectories, provided that:
(a)
The plot contains at least two acres.
(b)
Plans provide for adequate fire exits and other protection.
(c)
Buildings on subject plot are at least 50 feet from any property line.
(d)
All buildings on subject plot shall not occupy in excess of 50% of total land area.
(e)
Adequate off-street parking is provided.
(f)
On-premises parking area shall be adequately screened from adjacent property owners.
(g)
Entrance to premises contain driveway for entering and separate driveway for exiting.
(7)
Scientific and research laboratories, conference facilities; computer centers used in conjunction with conference facilities; resident corporate and professional training and administrative facilities; health spa; institutions for higher learning, including colleges, universities, junior colleges, seminaries and convents, along with accompanying service and administration buildings. Uses permitted under this subsection shall meet the following requirements:
[Amended 5-24-1983]
(a)
The building being utilized for the primary use was erected prior to 1930.
(b)
The conversion to nonresidential use shall not materially change the original residential character of the structure.
(c)
The site shall be a minimum of 15 acres. Where dormitory facilities are provided, the minimum site shall be 25 acres and the number of beds shall be governed by Subsection C(7).
(d)
No structure, principal or accessory, shall be closer than 200 feet to an adjacent property line.
(e)
No structure, principal or accessory, shall be closer than 100 feet to the right-of-way of a public street.
(f)
Land coverage of all structures shall not exceed 4% of the entire site. Where a portion of publicly owned property is to be used, the computation for coverage may be based upon 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned site. Where the site to be used is contiguous to, or surrounded by, publicly owned property, the computation for coverage may be based upon 30% of the total land area of the publicly owned site, provided that the City of Glen Cove or other governmental owner as the case may be shall designate such publicly owned land area as suitable for computation of coverage requirements.
(g)
No new structure shall exceed 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet in height. Additions to existing buildings may equal the same in height. The design of additions or new structures must be consistent with the architecture of the original structure on the site.
(h)
Where the lot lines of the subject lot coincide with those of another lot in a residential district, there shall be planted or installed along the lot lines thereof trees, shrubs and/or fencing of such type and spacing as shall be required by the Planning Board to adequately screen all operations on the lot from the view of the adjoining properties. Generally such screening shall be five feet in height from the ground level, planted three feet on center, and if composed of plants, shall not be less than three feet in height, but capable of reaching eight feet in height at maturity.
F.
Parking and loading.
(1)
Off-street parking requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
(b)
One space for each three beds and for each two members of staff for medical or similar institutions.
(c)
One space for each eight club members.
(d)
One space for each 300 square feet of professional office space.
(e)
One space for each four seats in a place of public assembly.
(f)
One space for each three employees in nonresidential uses.
(g)
One space for each four trainees or participants for which a resident conference facility is designed.
(h)
One and twenty-five hundredths spaces for each staff member for an elementary school; 1.25 spaces for each staff member plus one space for each five seats in the largest assembly hall for a secondary school; 1.25 spaces for each staff member plus 0.75 space for each student plus one space for each five seats in the largest assembly hall for a college, university or similar educational institution.
§ 280-56 R-2 Half-Acre Residence District.
A.
Permitted principal uses. Permitted principal uses for the R-2 Half-Acre Residence District shall be as follows: same as for the R-1 District.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses. Lot area and building requirements for principal uses shall be as follows:
(1)
Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(2)
Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width shall be 100 feet or the prevailing lot width, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(3)
Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet.
(4)
Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 30 feet or the prevailing front yard setback, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(5)
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(6)
Minimum side yard: 20 feet each.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(8)
Minimum building size: 1,200 square feet of living space of which 960 shall be on the first floor.
(9)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 30 feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(10)
Maximum coverage: 15%.
(11)
No structure shall project outside the sky exposure plane specified at § 280-45R(1).
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
(12)
The maximum interior floor area of a single-family dwelling shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the maximum lot coverage, as expressed in square feet.
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses for the R-2 Half-Acre Residence District shall be the same as for R-1 District, except that servants' quarters or guest houses shall not be permitted unless occupying a lot of 40,000 square feet in area or larger and shall be limited to one unit.
[Amended 11-27-2001]
D.
Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses. Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses shall be as follows:
E.
Special uses permitted at discretion of the Planning Board. Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board shall be the same as for R-1 District.
§ 280-57 R-3 Quarter-Acre Residence District.
A.
Permitted principal uses. Permitted principal uses in the R-3 Quarter-Acre Residence District shall be as follows:
(1)
Single-family dwelling with only one housekeeping unit.
(2)
Same as § 280-55A(4).
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses. Lot area and building requirements for principal uses shall be as follows:
(1)
Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(2)
Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width shall be 90 feet or the prevailing lot width, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(3)
Minimum lot frontage: 30 feet.
(4)
Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 30 feet or the prevailing front yard setback, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(5)
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(6)
Minimum side yard: 15 feet each.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(8)
Minimum building size: 960 square feet of living space of which 720 shall be on the first floor.
(9)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 30 feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(10)
Maximum coverage: 20%.
(11)
No structure shall project outside the sky exposure plane specified at § 280-45R(2).
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
(12)
The maximum interior floor area of a single-family dwelling shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the maximum lot coverage, as expressed in square feet.
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
D.
Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses.
(1)
Maximum height: one story, and in no event shall exceed 14 feet to the ridgeline above surrounding grade; such garages shall be designed with a gabled roof.
[Amended 1-25-1983; 6-28-2005]
(2)
Maximum land coverage: 10% (accessory building or garage limited to 500 square feet).
[Amended 1-25-1983]
(3)
Minimum distance to rear property line: three feet.
(4)
Minimum distance to front property line: 65 feet.
§ 280-58 R-3A Six-Thousand-Five-Hundred-Square-Foot One-Family Residence District.
[Amended 10-22-2002; 6-28-2005; 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010; 1-7-2025 by L.L. No. 1-2025]
A.
Permitted uses: same as for the R-3 District.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
Minimum lot area: 6,500 square feet.
(2)
Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width shall be 65 feet or the prevailing lot width, whichever is greater.
(3)
Minimum lot frontage: 30 feet.
(4)
Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 20 feet or the prevailing front yard setback, whichever is greater.
(5)
Minimum rear yard: 30 feet.
(6)
Minimum side yard: 10 feet each.
(7)
(Reserved)
(8)
Minimum building size: 960 square feet of living space of which 720 shall be on the first floor.
(9)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 30 feet.
(10)
Maximum coverage: 20%.
(11)
No structure shall project outside the sky exposure plane specified at § 280-45R(2).
(12)
The maximum interior floor area of a single-family dwelling shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the maximum lot coverage, as expressed in square feet.
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Same as for R-3 District.
D.
Lot area and building requirements for accessory uses.
(1)
Maximum height: one story, and in no event shall exceed 14 feet. Garages shall be one story, and in no event shall exceed 14 feet to the ridgeline above surrounding grade; garages shall be designed with a gabled roof.
(2)
Maximum land coverage: 10% (accessory building or garage limited to 500 square feet).
(3)
Minimum distance to rear property line: three feet.
(4)
Minimum distance to front property line: 65 feet.
(5)
Minimum distance to side property line: three feet.
E.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board.
(1)
Same as for R-3 District.
(2)
An accessory parcel to a PUD within the MW-3 Marine Waterfront District used exclusively for parking and approved by the Planning Board in accordance with § 280-73.2(E), but only for such lots that are held in common ownership with the lots contained within said PUD and only such lots that are immediately adjacent to the MW-3 Waterfront District and said PUD property, or those lots that would be immediately adjacent but for a public roadway.
§ 280-59 R-4 Seven-Thousand-Five-Hundred-Square-Foot One- and Two-Family Residence District.
A.
Permitted principal uses.
(1)
Single-family dwelling.
(2)
Two-family dwelling.
(3)
Any municipal buildings or uses, regularly organized public, parochial or private elementary or secondary school in accordance with requirements of § 280-55A(4) of the R-1 District.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
Minimum lot area for one-family house: 6,500 square feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(2)
Minimum lot area for two-family house: 7,500 square feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(3)
Minimum lot width for one-family house: The minimum lot width shall be 65 feet or the prevailing lot width, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(4)
Minimum lot width for two-family house: The minimum lot width shall be 75 feet or the prevailing lot width, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(5)
Minimum lot frontage: 30 feet.
(6)
Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 20 feet or the prevailing front yard setback, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(7)
Minimum rear yard: 30 feet.
(8)
Minimum side yard: 10 feet each.
[Amended 10-22-2002; 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(10)
Minimum building size: 720 square feet of living space for one-family house of which 576 square feet shall be on the first floor; 600 square feet of living space per family for two-family house.
(11)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 30 feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(12)
Maximum coverage: 25%.
(13)
No structure shall project outside the sky exposure plane specified at § 280-45R(2).
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
(14)
The maximum interior floor area of a single-family or two-family dwelling shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the maximum lot coverage, as expressed in square feet.
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Same as for R-3 District.
D.
Lot and building requirements for accessory uses.
(1)
Maximum height: one story, and in no event to exceed 14 feet. Garages shall be one story, and in no event shall exceed 14 feet to the ridgeline above surrounding grade; garages shall be designed with a gabled roof.
[Amended 6-28-2005]
(2)
Maximum land coverage: 10% (accessory building or garage limited to 500 square feet).
[Amended 6-28-2005]
(3)
Minimum distance to rear property line: three feet.
(4)
Minimum distance to front property line: 65 feet.
E.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board. Same as for R-3 District.
§ 280-59.1 R-4B Seven-Thousand-Five-Hundred-Square-Foot One- and Two-Family Residence District.
[Added 3-11-1997]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to permit one- and two-family homes on parcels of sufficient size to maintain the suburban character of the neighborhoods, maintain usable yards to avoid congestion created by insufficient off-street parking and excessive traffic that results from two-family homes an undersized lots and to assure that parcels for two-family home use are of sufficient size to achieve these objectives.
B.
Permitted principal uses.
(1)
Single-family dwelling.
(2)
Two-family dwelling on lots at least 7,500 square feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(3)
Any municipal buildings or uses, regularly organized public, parochial or private elementary or second school in accordance with the requirements of § 280-55A(4).
C.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
Minimum lot area for one-family house: 6,500 square feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(2)
Minimum lot area for two-family house: 7,500 square feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(3)
Minimum lot width for one-family house: The minimum lot width shall be 65 feet or the prevailing lot width, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(4)
Minimum lot width for two-family house: The minimum lot width shall be 75 feet or the prevailing lot width, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007; 8-24-2010]
(5)
Minimum lot frontage: 30 feet.
(6)
Front yard: The minimum front yard shall be 20 feet or the prevailing front yard setback, whichever is greater.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(7)
Minimum rear yard: 30 feet.
(8)
Minimum side yard: 10 feet each.
[Amended 10-22-2002; 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(10)
Minimum building size: 720 square feet of living space for one-family house of which 576 square feet shall be on the first floor; 600 square feet of living space per family for two-family house.
(11)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event to exceed 30 feet.
[Amended 5-8-2007; 8-28-2007]
(12)
Maximum coverage: 25%.
(13)
No structure shall project outside the sky exposure plane specified at § 280-45R(2).
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
(14)
The maximum interior floor area of a single-family or two-family dwelling shall not exceed 1 1/2 times the maximum lot coverage, as expressed in square feet.
[Added 5-8-2007; amended 8-28-2007]
D.
Permitted accessory uses. Same as for R-3 District.
E.
Lot and building requirements for accessory uses.
(1)
Maximum height: one story, and in no event to exceed 14 feet. Garages shall be one story, and in no event shall exceed 14 feet to the ridgeline above surrounding grade; garages shall be designed with a gabled roof.
[Amended 6-28-2005]
(2)
Maximum land coverage: 10% (accessory building or garage limited to 500 square feet).
[Amended 6-28-2005]
(3)
Minimum distance to rear property line: three feet.
(4)
Minimum distance to front property line: 65 feet.
F.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board. Same as for R-3 District.
§ 280-60 R-5 Garden Apartment - Townhouse District.
A.
Permitted principal uses.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
For one- and two-family houses: same as for the R-4 District.
(2)
Other principal uses: same as R-1 District.
(3)
For multiple dwellings.
(a)
Minimum total lot area: one acre/minimum lot area per dwelling unit; 2,500 square feet for efficiency units; 2,700 square feet for units with one or two bedrooms and 3,000 square feet for each unit with three or more bedrooms.
(b)
Minimum lot width: 150 feet.
(c)
Minimum frontage: 50 feet.
(d)
Minimum setback from street: 35 feet except that this may be varied by up to 10 feet for four out of every eight townhouse units in order to create variety of design.
(e)
Minimum distance from property line 25 feet.
(f)
Minimum distance between buildings 25 feet.
(g)
Minimum building size: 400 square feet for each efficiency unit; 525 square feet for each one-bedroom unit; 600 square feet for all other units.
(h)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet.
(i)
Maximum coverage: 25%.
(j)
Maximum length of structure: 150 feet.
(k)
Townhouses to be sold on individual lots: All of the above requirements shall be met plus the minimum lot size for each unit shall be 1,600 square feet.
(l)
Required open space: There shall be provided on the garden apartment and townhouse development not less than 200 square feet of usable open space for each efficiency unit; 300 square feet of usable open space for each one-bedroom unit; 350 square feet of usable open space for each two-bedroom unit; and 400 square feet of usable open space for each unit containing three or more bedrooms therein. For any development containing 15 or more units, such usable open space shall be devoted to improved and landscaped play and sitting areas for the use of the residents thereof. The design, layout, planting and equipment of such usable open space areas shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Board.
E.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board.
(1)
Nursing homes.
(3)
Public utility installations, buildings and structures, provided that the same are suitably located and planned as to site, lot area, height, yards and exterior appearance.
(4)
Libraries, museums, art galleries, golf clubs, none of which shall be operated for profit.
(5)
Conversion of single-family residences to multiple-family use as long as all conditions of this chapter and applicable City codes are met.
F.
Parking and loading.
(1)
Off-street parking requirements.
(a)
Same as for R-4 District.
(b)
For garden apartment and townhouses:
[1]
Two off-street parking spaces for each one or more bedroom unit, and one off-street parking space for each efficiency unit.
[2]
Wherever space is provided for the parking of three or more vehicles in the open, such spaces shall be individually identified by means of pavement markings. No parking space shall be located in any front yard or within 10 feet of any lot line in side or rear yards. No service of any kind shall be permitted to be extended to users of the lot, including automobile service, repair or fueling; and no gasoline, oil, grease or other supplies shall be stored or sold in any such lot or in any garage on such lot. Parking areas shall be screened by a substantial wall, fence or thick hedge, approved by the Planning Board. Generally such screening shall not be less than four nor more than eight feet in height, planted not more than three feet on center.
(2)
Off-street loading requirements. Same as for R-4 District.
§ 280-61 R-5A Garden Apartment - Office District.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
For one- and two-family houses: same as for the R-4 District.
(2)
Other principal uses: same as for the R-1 District.
(3)
For multiple dwellings: same as for multiple dwellings in § 280-60B(3) for the R-5 District, except that the minimum parcel shall be two acres.
(4)
Business and professional offices.
(a)
Minimum total lot area: 10,000 square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(c)
Minimum frontage: 50 feet.
(d)
Minimum setback from street: 20 feet.
(e)
Minimum distance from property line: 25 feet.
(f)
Minimum distance between buildings: 25 feet.
(g)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet.
(h)
Maximum coverage: 25%.
C.
Permitted accessory uses.
(1)
Private garages, stables, chicken houses, farm buildings and buildings for the housing of pets; playhouses.
(2)
Off-street parking areas or garages.
(3)
Garden houses and greenhouses.
(4)
Professional signs, real estate signs relating to the premises only, announcement signs for public, charitable, educational and religious institutions. In all cases signs shall conform to the City of Glen Cove Sign Ordinance (i.e., announcement signs limited to 16 square feet, others limited to two 2 square feet).[1]
(5)
Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, including swimming pools and tennis courts, provided that such facilities are planned as an integral part of the principal use and are for the use of residents or employees of such principal use.
E.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board.
(1)
Welfare uses, including philanthropic institutions other than penal or correctional institutions; hospitals other than those for the insane or mentally ill, contagious diseases or animals; nursing homes.
(3)
Public utility installations, buildings and structures, provided that the same are suitably located and planned as to site, lot area, height, yards and exterior appearance.
(4)
Libraries, museums, art galleries, golf and other membership clubs, none of which shall be operated for profit.
(5)
Conversion of single-family residences to multiple-family use as long as all conditions of this chapter and applicable City codes are met.
F.
Parking and loading.
(2)
Wherever space is provided for the parking of three or more vehicles in the open, such spaces shall be individually identified by means of pavement markings. No parking space shall be located in any front yard or within 10 feet of any lot line in side or rear yards. No service of any kind shall be permitted to be extended to users of the lot, including automobile service, repair or fueling, and no gasoline, oil, grease or other supplies shall be stored or sold in any such lot or in any garage on such lot. Parking areas shall be screened by a substantial wall, fence or thick hedge, approved by the Planning Board. Generally such screening shall not be less than four nor more than eight feet in height, planted not more than three feet on center.
(3)
Off-street loading requirements. Same as for the R-5 District.
G.
Uses combined in one building or on one lot. Uses may be combined in one building if there are separate entrances for each use and entry to residential portions of building is not possible through nonresidential portions. Nonresidential uses are limited to the ground floor. Where uses are combined in one building or on one lot, requirements for parking and loading shall be added together to determine the number of spaces. Yard and setback requirements shall be the maximum provided in Subsection B of this section.
§ 280-62 R-5B Garden Apartment - Townhouse/Condominium District.
Statement of purpose and policy. This district permits the same uses and density as the R-5 District. However, in order to encourage attractive design and to minimize site coverage for developments with both a mix of housing types and an emphasis on nontownhouse condominiums, some of the bulk requirements such as height of structures and the size of individual buildings are less restrictive than the R-5 Zone. Since these changes are likely to result in buildings slightly higher or larger than are appropriate for R-5 areas, the placing of this R-5B District on the Zoning Map is restricted to qualifying sites that do not adjoin developed R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3A and R-4 Districts.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
For all uses except condominiums: same as R-5 Garden Apartment - Townhouse District.
(2)
Condominium dwellings.
(a)
Minimum total lot area: four acres with minimum lot area per dwelling unit as follows: 2,500 square feet for efficiency units; 2,700 square feet for units with one or two bedrooms; 3,000 square feet for units with three or more bedrooms. For purposes of computing density, areas of land under water may be used in computing the density, provided that such area shall be used for outdoor recreation. See Subsection B(2)(k), required open space.
(b)
Minimum frontage on public street: 50 feet.
(c)
Minimum setback of buildings from street shall be 35 feet except that this may be varied by up to 15 feet for up to 50% of the units in a given building; the purpose being to create a variety in the exterior design of the buildings.
(d)
Minimum distance from exterior property line: 20 feet.
(e)
Minimum distance between dwelling units within a building is zero feet.
(f)
Minimum distance between buildings: 20 feet.
(h)
Maximum building height: 3 1/2 stories in habitable area, and in no event to exceed 45 feet.
(i)
Maximum coverage: 25%.
(j)
Maximum length of structure: 225 feet, provided that the facade is stepped in a design approved by the Planning Board and the length of any building over 150 feet is reviewed by the Glen Cove Fire Department.
(k)
Required open space.
[1]
There shall be provided for condominium dwelling units not less than 200 square feet of usable open space for each efficiency unit; 300 square feet of usable open space for each one-bedroom unit; 350 square feet of usable open space for each two-bedroom unit; and 400 square feet of usable open space for each unit containing three or more bedrooms.
[2]
For any development containing 50 or more units, such usable open space shall be devoted to unpaved and landscaped play and sitting areas and outdoor recreational facilities. Design layout, planting and equipment of such usable open space areas shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Board.
(l)
Minimum interior roadway width: 20 feet.
D.
Lot and building requirements for accessory uses.
E.
Special uses permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board: same as for the R-5 Garden Apartment - Townhouse District.
F.
Parking and loading.
(1)
Off-street parking requirements.
(a)
Same as for R-5 Garden Apartment - Townhouse District.
(b)
For condominiums, two parking spaces for each unit.
(c)
Wherever space is provided for the parking of three or more vehicles in the open, such spaces shall be individually identified by means of pavement markings except on driveways leading to garages. No service of any kind may be permitted to be extended to users of the lot, including automobile service, repair or fueling; and no gasoline, oil, grease or other supplies may be stored or sold in any such lot or in any garage on such lot.
(2)
Off-street loading requirements: same as for R-5 Garden Apartment - Townhouse District.
§ 280-63 R-6 Apartment - Office District.
Note: This district is virtually the same as the R-5A District except that it would permit mid-rise buildings (four stories). Such a district will be applicable if the downtown renewal plan as presently envisioned is to be implemented. This district is applicable only in areas contiguous to a business zone.
B.
Lot area and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
All principal uses not otherwise noted: same as for the R-5A District.
(2)
Multiple dwellings. Minimum total lot area: one acre; minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 1,000 square feet for each efficiency unit; 1,200 square feet for each one-bedroom unit; 2,000 square feet for each unit of two bedrooms or more.
(a)
Minimum lot width: 150 feet.
(b)
Minimum frontage: 100 feet.
(c)
Minimum setback from street: 40 feet.
(d)
Minimum distance to property line: 30 feet.
(e)
Minimum distance between buildings: 30 feet.
(f)
Minimum building size: 400 square feet for each efficiency unit; 525 square feet for each one-bedroom unit; 600 square feet for all other units.
(g)
Maximum height: four stories and in no event exceed 45 feet.
(h)
Maximum coverage: 20%.
(i)
Maximum length of structure: 150 feet.
(j)
Required open space. There shall be provided in each apartment development not less than 200 square feet of usable open space for each efficiency unit; 300 square feet of usable open space for each one-bedroom unit; 350 square feet of usable open space for each two-bedroom unit; and 400 square feet of usable open space for each unit containing three or more bedrooms therein. For any development containing 15 or more units, such usable open space shall be devoted to improved and landscaped play and sitting areas for the use of the residents thereof. The design, layout and equipment of such usable open space areas shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Board.
C.
Permitted accessory uses. Same as permitted in the R-5A District.
F.
Parking and loading.
(1)
Off-street parking requirements.
(a)
Same as for the R-5A District, except that for golden age developments, 1.5 parking spaces per unit shall be provided.
[Added 3-12-1996]
(b)
Wherever space is provided for the parking of three or more vehicles in the open, such spaces shall be individually identified by means of pavement markings. No parking space shall be located in any front yard or within 10 feet of any lot line in side or rear yards. No service of any kind shall be permitted to be extended to users of the lot, including automobile service, repair or fueling and no gasoline, oil, grease or other supplies shall be stored or sold in any such lot or in any garage on such lot. Parking areas shall be screened by a substantial wall, fence or thick hedge, approved by the Planning Board. Generally such screening shall not be less than four nor more than eight feet in height, planted not more than three feet on center.
(2)
Off-street loading requirements. Same as for the R-5A District.
G.
Uses combined in one building or on one lot. Uses may be combined in one building if there are separate entrances for each use and entry to residential portions of the building is not possible through nonresidential portions. Nonresidential uses shall be limited to the equivalent of one story of the building. Where uses are combined in one building or on one lot, requirements for parking and loading shall be added together to determine the number of spaces. Yard and setback requirements shall be the maximum provided for in § 280-61B.
§ 280-64 R-SC Senior Citizen Housing District.
A.
Permitted principal uses: multiple dwellings limited to use and occupancy only by senior citizens and operated and administered by the City of Glen Cove Housing Authority or such other agency, department or subdivision of government whether federal, state or local whose purpose is to provide low-cost housing for senior citizens.
B.
Lot and building requirements for principal uses.
(1)
Lots and yards.
(a)
(b)
The above minimum requirements may be increased up to 50% when the site or topographic characteristics shall, in the judgment of the BDA, as approved by the Planning Board, warrant any such increase.
(2)
Dwelling units shall be restricted to efficiency and one-bedroom units; efficiency units shall provide for and not be occupied by more than one person; one-bedroom units shall provide for and not be occupied by more than two persons.
(3)
The maximum density shall be limited to 45 persons per acre except this maximum may be increased by up to 10% following public hearing by the Planning Board and referral thereby to the City Council for such action as may be determined by the City Council.
(4)
Maximum height: 2 1/2 stories and in no event exceed 35 feet.
(5)
Minimum living space: 400 square feet for efficiency unit; 525 square feet for one-bedroom unit.
(6)
Maximum coverage: 30%.
(7)
Maximum length of building: 100 feet.
C.
Accessory uses. Community facilities, consisting of a nondwelling building or buildings, which may contain any or all of the following facilities: administrative offices, health clinic, hobby room, kitchen, maintenance space, public laboratories, recreation or meeting room, utility room.
D.
Lot and building requirements for accessory uses.
(1)
(2)
Maximum height: one story and in no event exceed 16 feet.
(3)
Maximum coverage: 10%.
E.
Off-street parking. The number of off-street parking spaces shall be equivalent to 50% of the number of dwelling units in the development.
F.
Other provisions and requirements.
(1)
There shall be a minimum of 30 feet between buildings where walls contain no windows and 35 feet where walls contain windows facing habitable rooms.
(2)
There shall be provided no less than 150 square feet of open space per dwelling unit within the lot area, exclusive of parking spaces and driveways.