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Greensboro City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 7

District Standards

30-7-8 Overlay Zoning Districts

Commentary: This section contains the general standards of the various overlay districts. Specific standards for certain overlay districts are found in separate plans and/or design guidelines.

30-7-1.1 Development

  • Development Area
    The minimum development area is the total area of contiguous land and water bodies under single ownership or under multiple ownership proposed for development as a single unit or recorded as a single unit. A development does not need to be developed all at once to satisfy the development area requirement.
  • Development Width
    The minimum development width is the distance from one side of a tract to the opposing side of a tract measured at edge of the right of way.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-1.2 Separation Distances

  • Property
    Property separation is measured as the horizontal distance between property lines, measured along the shortest line that can be drawn between the subject property lines.
  • Property (along the street)
    Property separation along the street is measured as the horizontal distance between property lines, measured along the shortest route that follows the centerline of the street right-of-way between the nearest property lines of the subject properties.
  • Use
    Use separation is measured as the horizontal distance between buildings occupied by the subject use, measured along the shortest line that can be drawn between the exterior walls.
  • Establishment
    Establishment separation is measured as the horizontal distance between the outer limits of the floor space occupied by the subject use and the lot occupied by the “protected” use or the referenced zoning district boundary, measured along the shortest line that can be drawn between the subject areas.
    • Commentary: “establishment” separation is intended to address uses that occupy floor space in a multi-tenant building, in which case a common (interior) wall may sometimes represent the appropriate point of measurement.
    1. Building
      Building separation is measured as the horizontal distance between buildings, measured along the shortest line that can be drawn between the exterior walls.
    Figure 7-1, Separation Measurement

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-1.3 Lot Measurement

  • Lot Area
    The lot area is the total area circumscribed by the boundaries of a lot, excluding street right-of-way, except that, for purposes of computing lot area to satisfy minimum lot area requirements, the following rules apply:
    1. If intersecting street rights-of-way at a corner lot are connected by a right-of-way chord or radius, the area lying between the chord or radius and the projections of the 2 street right-of-way lines to a point of intersection are included in the lot area calculation.
    2. If a street right-of-way line cannot be determined, or if the street is a private street, a line parallel to and 25 feet from the center of the traveled portion of the street will be used as the boundary for lot area calculation.
    3. For lots abutting collector or local street rights-of-way wider than required by this ordinance, the extra right-of-way on each side will be counted toward the minimum lot area of the abutting lot on the same side.
    4. For additional lot area standards applying to multi-family development, see 30-8-10.1(H).
  • Lot Width
    The lot width is the distance from side lot line to side lot line measured at the minimum front street setback (parallel to the front property line). For lots along circular turnarounds, the lot width may be measured at a front street setback of up to 50 feet from the street right-of-way. On circular turnarounds, the point where lot width is measured is considered the minimum building line.
    • Figure 7-2, Minimum Lot Width/Determination of Minimum Building Line

    1. Lot Depth
      The lot depth is the distance measured at the deepest part of the lot along the perpendicular bisector from the front lot line to the rear lot line.
    Figure 7-3, Measurement of Lot Depth

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-1.4 Setbacks

  • Street Setbacks
    Street setbacks are computed by the horizontal distance from the existing or proposed (whichever is further from the centerline) street right-of-way line to the nearest part of the applicable building, structure, sign, or activity, measured perpendicularly to the line. The future street right-of-way line will be determined by the Street Design Standards Manual using the street centerline or other appropriate reference point which satisfies the intent of the street design standards and its roadway classification. Determination of any future street right of way line shall only apply to those streets that have been identified on the Thoroughfare Plan or Collector Street Plan as requiring improvements or widening.
    1. Front
      1. Any setback from a street right-of-way line other than a side street setback. A through lot has 2 front street setbacks. The property owner shall designate the front and side setback on a corner lot.
      2. Single Family Detached Dwellings
        Where 50% or more of the lots on the same block face as the subject lot are occupied by single family detached dwellings, buildings on the subject lot must comply with the minimum street setback determined by calculating the average (mean) setback that exists on the 2 lots on either side of the subject lot (total of 4).
        1. If one or more of the lots included in the average calculation is vacant, the vacant lot will be deemed to have a setback equal to the minimum street setback of the underlying zoning district.
        2. Lots with buildings oriented to a different street than the subject lot or that are separated from the subject lot by a street or alley may not be used in computing the average street setback.
        3. When the subject lot is a corner lot, the average street setback will be computed on the basis of the nearest 2 lots occupied by buildings oriented to the same street as the subject lot.
        4. When the subject lot abuts a corner lot occupied by a building oriented to the same street, the average street setback will be computed on the basis of the abutting corner lot and the nearest 2 lots occupied by buildings oriented to the same street as the subject lot.
        5. For lots where the calculated average street setback does not result in achieving a buildable area equal to or greater than the percentage of building coverage for that zoning district, the Planning Director may approve a Type 1 Modification (see 30-4-11) as follows:
          1. The rear setback is to be first reduced to 15 feet;
          2. Then the street setback may be reduced by 10% or 5 feet, whichever is greater.
          3. Upon the granting of a modification to this section, the Planning Director shall notify the owners of property abutting the subject lot and each lot used in determining the average street setback.
        6. Where 50% or more of the lots on the same block face as the subject lot are not occupied by single family detached dwellings, buildings on the subject lot must comply with the minimum street setback for the underlying zoning district.
        7. Application Requirements
          In addition to any other application requirements, applicants subject to the average (mean) setback must submit detailed plans showing building footprints for existing buildings in the area. These plans must be annotated with building setbacks, and other information that the Planning Director may require to determine compliance with these requirements.
    2. Side
      Side street setback is a required street setback that is not a front street setback.
    3. Thoroughfare
      Thoroughfare (major or minor) setback is the setback required for any portion of a lot abutting a thoroughfare right of way line.
    4. Street Setback Reduction
      1. Nonresidential Uses and Multifamily Dwellings
        Where 50% or more of the lots on the same block face as the subject lot are occupied by buildings containing nonresidential uses or multifamily dwellings with less than the minimum street setback requirement of the subject zoning district, buildings on the subject lot may comply with the minimum street setback requirement of the district or the average setback requirement calculated in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
  • Interior Setbacks
    Interior setback is measured from any property line not alongside a street.
    1. Rear
      A setback from an interior property line lying on the opposite side of the lot from the front street setback.
    2. Side
      Any interior property line setback other than a rear setback.
      Figure 7-4, Determination of Setbacks
    1. Encroachments into Required Setbacks
      The following are allowed in required setbacks provided that compliance is maintained with the provisions of Section 16-8 of the City Code (Obstructions to Cross-Visibility at Intersections):
      1. Landscaping features, including but not limited to, ornamental pools, planting boxes, sculpture, arbors, trellises, and birdbaths.
      2. Pet shelters; at-grade patios; play equipment; outdoor furniture; ornamental entry columns and gates; flagpoles; lampposts; address posts; HVAC equipment; mailboxes; outdoor fireplaces; public utility lines, poles, pumps, and boxes; wells; fences(see 30-9-4); and similar structures.
      3. Handicap ramps.
      4. Steps not connected to any above-grade structure.
      5. Gatehouses/guardhouses and bus shelters with approval of the Planning Director and the Transportation Director.
      6. Cornices, overhanging eaves and gutters, window sills, bay windows, or similar architectural features, chimneys and fireplaces, fire escapes, fire balconies, and fire towers may project up to 2.5 feet into any required setback, but must remain at least 3 feet from any property line.
      7. Porches, stoops, terraces and decks may encroach into the required front and rear setbacks as follows:
    Type of EncroachmentSetbackMaximum
    Encroachment    		Maximum
    Area
    Stoop, Uncoveredfront5 feet35 sq. ft.
    Porch, Open Air/Covered and Terrace, Open Air/Uncovered (1)front10 feetMay extend up to 100% of the facade but not within the required side setbacks
    Deck, Uncovered - 4 ft. or less
    above grade    		rear50% of
    setback    		–

    General Notes:

    (1) Open air / covered porch must be located a minimum of 15 feet from the front property line.

    Commentary: The dimensional requirements for front street setback can be found in Section 30-7-1.4(A) and further explained in the Planning Director’s June 9, 2014 memo.

      1. Steps attached to above-grade structures:
        1. if 4 feet or less above grade, may project into an interior side or rear setback, but not within 3 feet of a property line.
        2. may project anywhere within a street setback; and
      2. Retaining walls except in single-family street setbacks where they are not permitted to be more than 4 feet in height.
      3. Marquee signs and projecting signs may encroach into required setbacks in accordance with the sign regulations of this ordinance.
      4. Waste handling facilities, including dumpsters, recycling bins, grease tanks, and similar accessory waste-handling facilities may be located in a required side or rear setback, but may not be located in a required street setback.

    (Amended by Ord. 14-21 on 2/4/14, Ord. 15-122 on 9/15/15, Ord. 17-147 on 12/19/17, and Ord. 18-005 on 1/16/18)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-1.5 Build-To Line

  • Description
    The build-to line is an imaginary line running parallel to the existing or proposed (if one exists) right-of-way line along the subject lot’s primary street frontage. The build-to line establishes the maximum distance from the right-of-way that a building facade can be built, except as described in the following section.
    • Figure 7-5, Build to Line

    1. Reduction in Build-To Requirements
      The Planning Director may approve a Type 1 Modification (see 30-4-11) allowing a reduction in the percentage of building facade that must conform to the build-to requirement in the following cases:
      1. Properties located mid-block may increase the build-to line to the contextual street setback in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F)1).
      2. The development fronts on 2 or more public streets.
      3. The reduction is being requested due to a conflict with utility placement.
      4. The reduction is being requested to accommodate:
        1. Environmental or topographical constraints.
        2. Preservation of healthy mature trees.
        3. Building facades that are recessed in accordance with applicable standards of this ordinance.
        4. Arcades and pedestrian plazas.
        5. Sidewalks at least 50% wider than the minimum width requirements.
        6. Properly established sidewalk cafes of up to 500 square feet and outdoor seating areas.
        7. Landscaping and public art installations, fountains, and sidewalk planters.
        8. Sight triangle requirements
        9. Historic District Overlay or Landmark property requirements (Historic Preservation Commission approval required), and/or overlay district requirements.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-1.6 Easements

  • Encroachment Restrictions
    Unless specifically permitted in section (B), below, buildings or structures may not encroach into an easement.
  • Permitted Encroachments
    1. Utility Easements
      In addition to the lines, boxes, structures, and substation buildings for which utility easements are intended, fences without foundations may be located within utility easements. However, fences are subject to removal.
    • Commentary: Prior to fence construction, the property owner should contact ULOCO at 1-800-632-4949
      1. Drainage Maintenance and Utility Easements
        Water dependent structures, such as boat docks, may be placed or constructed within drainage maintenance and utility easements.
      2. Water Quality Conservation Easements
        Water dependent structures, such as boat docks, may be placed or constructed within water quality conservation easements.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-1.7 Bulk

  • Height
    1. Measurement
      Building height is the vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the finished grade to the topmost section of the highest roof surface of any flat roof or the highest point of the highest pitched roof.
    • Figure 7-6, Measurement of Building Height

      1. Exceptions
        The height limitations of this ordinance do not apply to religious assembly building spires; belfries; cupolas or domes (not intended for residential purposes); roof appurtenances such as enclosures for elevators, stairwells, mechanical equipment, or similar structures, including parapet walls and other structures designed to screen such appurtenances that are no more than 4 feet in height; monuments; water, observation, clock, or power transmission towers; silos or grain elevators; chimneys or smokestacks; derricks or conveyors; and flagpoles, provided such structures meet the NC Building Code.
    1. Building Coverage
      The portion of a lot covered by buildings or roofed structures, excluding allowed projecting eaves, balconies, and similar features.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.1 Single-family Detached

  • General
    Single-family detached housing is a separate, detached building designed for and occupied exclusively by one family.
  • Cluster
    The objective of cluster development is to allow smaller lots than normally permitted in the zoning district and to place land which would otherwise have been included in private lots into public dedication or common elements for open space. Cluster development complies with the maximum density standards of the base zone but requires that at least 15% of the tract be set aside as common open space. See 30-7-3.3, Cluster Development for development requirements.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.2 Traditional House

    A traditional house is a single-family detached dwelling. Automobile parking areas and garages are located to the rear of the property, accessed from an alley, and are subordinate in character to the primary structure. It has private yards on each side of the building. See 30-8-10.1(L) for additional use standards.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.3 Zero Lot Line

    Zero lot line is a modified form of single-family detached with alternate dimensional requirements that allow a dwelling unit to have one side setback of zero feet. The unit has a single side yard on one side comprising the equivalent of 2 side yards of a single-family detached house. See 30-8-10.1(N) for additional use standards.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.4 Twin Home

    A twin home is a dwelling type consisting of 2 attached single-family dwelling units, each occupying its own conventional lot and conveyed by deed in fee simple, connected along a common party wall with no interior circulation between the 2 dwelling units.

    Figure 7-7, Twin Home

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.5 Duplex

    A duplex is a single building with 2 dwelling units constructed on one zone lot arranged and designed to be occupied by 2 families living independently of each other. The 2 dwelling units may be located side by side or on separate floors.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.6 Townhouse

    Two or more attached or detached dwelling units located on separate townhouse lots. Townhouse lots hold one dwelling unit and are smaller than a conventional lot. Townhouses are generally located within a development containing drives, walks, and open space in common elements. See 30-8-10.1(K) for additional use standards.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.7 Multi-family

    Three or more attached dwelling units in a single structure on a single lot. Individual units may be mixed vertically or horizontally. See 30-8-10.1(H) for additional use standards.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-2.8 Upper Story Residential

    A dwelling unit located on a floor above a nonresidential use on the ground floor. See 30-8-10.1(M) for additional use standards.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-3.1 Patterns of Development

  • Development requirements are provided for 4 different patterns of residential development: “Conventional” (30-7-3.2), “Cluster” (30-7-3.3), Zero Lot Line (30-8-10.1(N)), and “Contextual Infill” (30-7-3.4).
  • Development requirements for nonresidential development are provided in 30-7-3.5, Nonresidential Development in a Residential District.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-3.2 Conventional Development

  • R-3, Residential Single-family 3
    1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
      Dimensional standards for the R-3 District are found in the table below:
    • Table 7–1, R-3 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (4) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (5) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (6) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (7) [Reserved]
    (8) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (9) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).

     

     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)12,000(4)10,500 (4)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot75(5)75 (5)–––
    Corner Lot80(5)80 (5)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)25/30(9)25 (9)–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(9)15 (9)–––
    Thoroughfare35(9)35 (9)–––
    Interior setback
    Side10(6)10 (6)–––
    Rear3010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)30(8)40 (8)–––
    Table 7–1, R-3 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (4) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (5) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (6) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (7) [Reserved]
    (8) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (9) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).

     

     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)12,000(4)10,500 (4)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot75(5)75 (5)–––
    Corner Lot80(5)80 (5)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)25/30(9)25 (9)–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(9)15 (9)–––
    Thoroughfare35(9)35 (9)–––
    Interior setback
    Side10(6)10 (6)–––
    Rear3010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)30(8)40 (8)–––
    Table 7–1, R-3 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (4) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (5) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (6) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (7) [Reserved]
    (8) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (9) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).

     

     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)12,000(4)10,500 (4)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot75(5)75 (5)–––
    Corner Lot80(5)80 (5)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)25/30(9)25 (9)–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(9)15 (9)–––
    Thoroughfare35(9)35 (9)–––
    Interior setback
    Side10(6)10 (6)–––
    Rear3010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)30(8)40 (8)–––
    Table 7–1, R-3 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (4) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (5) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (6) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (7) [Reserved]
    (8) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (9) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).

     

     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)12,000(4)10,500 (4)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot75(5)75 (5)–––
    Corner Lot80(5)80 (5)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)25/30(9)25 (9)–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(9)15 (9)–––
    Thoroughfare35(9)35 (9)–––
    Interior setback
    Side10(6)10 (6)–––
    Rear3010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)30(8)40 (8)–––
      1. Specific Zoning Standard
        Single-family detached dwellings constructed within cluster subdivisions with a preliminary plat approved prior to June 30, 2011, shall comply with the dimensional standards of the R-5 zoning district.
    1. R-5, Residential Single-family 5
      1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
        Dimensional standards for the R-5 District are found in the table below:
    Table 7–2, R-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(5)5,800(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking behind
    dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side5(7)5(7)–––
    Rear2010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)40(9)50 (9)–––
    Table 7–2, R-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(5)5,800(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking behind
    dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side5(7)5(7)–––
    Rear2010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)40(9)50 (9)–––
    Table 7–2, R-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(5)5,800(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking behind
    dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side5(7)5(7)–––
    Rear2010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)40(9)50 (9)–––
    Table 7–2, R-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(F).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(5)5,800(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking behind
    dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side5(7)5(7)–––
    Rear2010–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)40(9)50 (9)–––
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        Single-family detached dwellings constructed within cluster subdivisions with a preliminary plat approved prior to June 30, 2011, shall comply with the dimensional standards of the R-7 zoning district.
    1. R-7, Residential Single-family 7
      1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
        Dimensional standards for the R-7 District are found in the table below:
    Table 7–3, R-7 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(5)4,000(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/20(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side55–––
    Rear155–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50 (9)–––
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) {Reserved]
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
    Table 7–3, R-7 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(5)4,000(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/20(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side55–––
    Rear155–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50 (9)–––
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) {Reserved]
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
    Table 7–3, R-7 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(5)4,000(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/20(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side55–––
    Rear155–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50 (9)–––
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) {Reserved]
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
    Table 7–3, R-7 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and
    Zero Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)Not PermittedNot PermittedNot Permitted
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(5)4,000(5)–––
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(6)45 (6)–––
    Corner Lot58(6)48 (6)–––
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage door)20/20(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		–––
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)–––
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)–––
    Interior setback
    Side55–––
    Rear155–––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/3–––
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50 (9)–––
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) [Reserved]
    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per the Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (5) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (6) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (7) {Reserved]
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Maximum building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        [Reserved]
    1. RM-5, Residential Multi-family 5

      1. Conventional Development
        Dimensional standards for the RM-5 District are found in the table below:

    Table 7–4, RM-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(6)5,800(6)6,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		13,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling units
    Area per dwelling unit
    (sq. ft.)    		N/AN/AN/A8,712 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A8,712 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)45759075
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)48N/A95N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5512/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear20102020
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage
    (% of lot)    		40(10)50(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
    Table 7–4, RM-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(6)5,800(6)6,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		13,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling units
    Area per dwelling unit
    (sq. ft.)    		N/AN/AN/A8,712 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A8,712 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)45759075
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)48N/A95N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5512/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear20102020
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage
    (% of lot)    		40(10)50(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
    Table 7–4, RM-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(6)5,800(6)6,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		13,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling units
    Area per dwelling unit
    (sq. ft.)    		N/AN/AN/A8,712 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A8,712 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)45759075
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)48N/A95N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5512/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear20102020
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage
    (% of lot)    		40(10)50(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
    Table 7–4, RM-5 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)7,000(6)5,800(6)6,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		13,00026,136 for
    first 3
    dwelling units
    Area per dwelling unit
    (sq. ft.)    		N/AN/AN/A8,712 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A8,712 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)45759075
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)48N/A95N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 feet up to
    a total
    minimum
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5512/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear20102020
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage
    (% of lot)    		40(10)50(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)40(10)
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        [Reserved]
    1. RM-8, Residential Multi-family 8
      1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
        Dimensional standards for the RM-8 District are found in the table below:
    Table 7–5, RM-8 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A5,445 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A5,445 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(10)50(10)50505050
    Table 7–5, RM-8 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A5,445 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A5,445 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(10)50(10)50505050
    Table 7–5, RM-8 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A5,445 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A5,445 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(10)50(10)50505050
    Table 7–5, RM-8 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) [Reserved]
    (10) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).
    (11) This standard is eligible for a Type 2 modification.

    Street Setback
    (12) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50016,335 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A5,445 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A5,445 for
    each additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet    		N/A5 ft., up to
    a total
    min. lot width
    of 120 feet
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(12)20(12) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(12)10(12)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(12)35(12)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A6(11)N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(10)50(10)50505050
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        [Reserved]
    1. RM-12, Residential Multi-family 12
      1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
        Dimensional standards for the RM-12 District are found in the table below:
    Table 7–6, RM-12 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)
    Table 7–6, RM-12 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)
    Table 7–6, RM-12 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)
    Table 7–6, RM-12 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)5,000(6)4,000(6)3,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,50010,890 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A3,630 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot50(7)45(7)40757575
    Corner Lot58(7)48(7)50N/A80N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/350/3
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)50(9)
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        [Reserved]
    1. RM-18, Residential Multi-family 18
      1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
        Dimensional standards for the RM-18 District are found in the table below:

     

    Table 7–7, RM-18 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,6008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,5008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
    Table 7–7, RM-18 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,6008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,5008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
    Table 7–7, RM-18 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,6008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,5008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
    Table 7–7, RM-18 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,6008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,5008,500 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A2,420 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/2520/2520/2520/25
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15151515
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35353535
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        [Reserved]
    1. RM-26, Residential Multi-family 26
      1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
        Dimensional standards for the RM-26 District are found in the table below:
    Table 7–8, RM-26 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,4008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,0008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/255/520/255/5
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15101510
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35203520
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
    Table 7–8, RM-26 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,4008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,0008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/255/520/255/5
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15101510
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35203520
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
    Table 7–8, RM-26 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,4008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,0008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/255/520/255/5
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15101510
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35203520
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
    Table 7–8, RM-26 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(N), Zero Lot Line.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(L), Traditional House.
    (4) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (5) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.

    Contextual Infill Development Notes:
    Requirements for development in existing neighborhoods may be modified per Contextual Infill Development standards as follows:
    (6) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-3.4(D).
    (7) Minimum lot width requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-3.4(E).
    (8) [Reserved]
    (9) Building coverage may be increased in accordance with 30-7-3.4(G)1).

    Street Setback
    (10) Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).
     
     Permitted(2)Permitted(3)PermittedPermitted(4)PermittedPermitted(5)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)4,500(6)3,600(6)3,4008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		7,0008,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)N/AN/AN/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		N/A1,675 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot45(7)40(7)36607060
    Corner Lot55(7)50(7)50N/A75N/A
    Additional lot width per unit above 3 dwelling unitsN/AN/AN/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.    		N/A5 feet, up
    to a total
    minimum
    lot width
    of 120 feet.
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)20/25(10)20(10) w/
    parking
    behind dwelling    		20/255/520/255/5
    Side, except thoroughfare15(10)10(10)15101510
    Thoroughfare35(10)35(10)35203520
    Interior setback
    Side5510/0See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		10See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear1551515
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)50/350/350/350/350/380
    Max. dwelling units per buildingN/AN/AN/A8N/AN/A
    Building coverage (% of lot)45(9)50(9)50505050
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        [Reserved]
    1. RM-40, Residential Multi-family 40
      1. Conventional Development Dimensional Standards
        Dimensional standards for the RM-40 District are found in the table below:
    Table 7–9, RM-40 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.
     
     Not PermittedNot PermittedNot PermittedPermitted(2)Not PermittedPermitted(3)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)–––4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		–4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)–––1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		–1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot–––50–50
    Corner Lot–––N/A–N/A
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)–––0/0–0/0
    Side, except thoroughfare–––0–0
    Thoroughfare–––0–0
    Interior setback
    Side–––See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		–See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear––––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)–––50/3–120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot)–––N/A–N/A
    Table 7–9, RM-40 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.
     
     Not PermittedNot PermittedNot PermittedPermitted(2)Not PermittedPermitted(3)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)–––4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		–4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)–––1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		–1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot–––50–50
    Corner Lot–––N/A–N/A
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)–––0/0–0/0
    Side, except thoroughfare–––0–0
    Thoroughfare–––0–0
    Interior setback
    Side–––See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		–See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear––––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)–––50/3–120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot)–––N/A–N/A
    Table 7–9, RM-40 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.
     
     Not PermittedNot PermittedNot PermittedPermitted(2)Not PermittedPermitted(3)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)–––4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		–4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)–––1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		–1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot–––50–50
    Corner Lot–––N/A–N/A
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)–––0/0–0/0
    Side, except thoroughfare–––0–0
    Thoroughfare–––0–0
    Interior setback
    Side–––See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		–See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear––––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)–––50/3–120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot)–––N/A–N/A
    Table 7–9, RM-40 Conventional Development Dimensional Requirements (1)
     Single-family Detached and Zero
    Lot Line    		Traditional HouseTwin HomeTownhouseDuplexMulti-family
    General Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) See 30-8-10.1(K), Townhouse.
    (3) See 30-8-10.1(H), Multi-Family Dwellings.
     
     Not PermittedNot PermittedNot PermittedPermitted(2)Not PermittedPermitted(3)
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.)–––4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units    		–4,000 for
    first 3
    dwelling
    units
    Area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)–––1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit    		–1,089 for
    each
    additional
    unit
    Lot width (ft.)
    Interior Lot–––50–50
    Corner Lot–––N/A–N/A
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
    Front (façade / garage)–––0/0–0/0
    Side, except thoroughfare–––0–0
    Thoroughfare–––0–0
    Interior setback
    Side–––See
    30-7-3.2(J)    		–See
    30-7-3.2(J)
    Rear––––
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)–––50/3–120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot)–––N/A–N/A
      1. Specific Zoning Standards
        [Reserved]
    1. Interior Setback Standards for Townhouse and Multi-family Buildings
      1. Townhouse Setback from Project Perimeter
        1. Along the perimeter of a development the minimum interior setback is established by the number of units in that portion of the building facing the lot line (as per Table 7-10 below) or 20% of the length of that portion of the building facing the lot line, whichever is greater. (See the dimensional tables in 30-7-3.2(D) through 30-7-3.2(G) for the maximum number of units that may be attached as one building in each zoning district).
    Table 7-10, Townhouse
    Perimeter Setbacks
    Setback requirements for individual Townhouse unitsMinimum Setback (feet)
    1st unit7
    2nd unit10
    3rd unit15
    4th unit20
    5th unit and up25
    Table 7-10, Townhouse
    Perimeter Setbacks
    Setback requirements for individual Townhouse unitsMinimum Setback (feet)
    1st unit7
    2nd unit10
    3rd unit15
    4th unit20
    5th unit and up25
    Table 7-10, Townhouse
    Perimeter Setbacks
    Setback requirements for individual Townhouse unitsMinimum Setback (feet)
    1st unit7
    2nd unit10
    3rd unit15
    4th unit20
    5th unit and up25
    Table 7-10, Townhouse
    Perimeter Setbacks
    Setback requirements for individual Townhouse unitsMinimum Setback (feet)
    1st unit7
    2nd unit10
    3rd unit15
    4th unit20
    5th unit and up25
    Figure 7-8, Townhouse Perimeter Setbacks

      1. Multi-family Setback from Project Perimeter
        1. Setback Abutting an R- Residential District or any Single-Family Dwelling
          The side and rear yard determinations will be based on the orientation of each proposed building to the adjoining project property line, except in a single building planned multi-family development where side and rear yards will be determined based upon the configuration of the lot. If the angle formed by the property line and the front or rear façade of the building is greater than 45 degrees, the area between the building and the property line will be treated as a side yard. The minimum setbacks shall be as follows:
          1. Side Yard
            A setback of 20 feet plus one foot for each foot of building height above 50 feet shall be provided along the side yard.
          2. Rear Yard
            A setback of 40 feet plus one foot for each foot of building height above 50 feet shall be provided along the rear yard.
    Figure 7-9, Setback for Multi-Family Dwellings Abutting an R- Residential District or any Single-Family Dwelling
        1. All Other Perimeter Setback
          1. In the RM-40 district, an interior setback of zero may be used. For buildings not using an interior setback of zero, the minimum setback is 5 feet.

          2. In all other RM-districts the side and rear yard determinations will be based on the orientation of each proposed building to the adjoining project property line, except in a single building planned multi-family development where side and rear yards will be determined based upon the configuration of the lot. If the angle formed by the property line and the front or rear facade of the building is greater than 45 degrees, the area between the building and the property line will be treated as a side yard. The minimum setbacks shall be as follows:

            1. Side Yard
              A setback of 15 feet plus one foot for each foot of building height above 50 feet shall be provided along the side yard.
            2. Rear Yard
              A setback of 20 feet plus one foot for each foot of building height above 50 feet shall be provided along the rear yard.
    Figure 7-10, Setback for Multi-Family Dwellings Abutting Multi-Family and Non-Residential
      1. Modification of Perimeter Setback Standards in RM Districts
        1. For townhouse and multi-family buildings located in the RM-26 and RM-40 zoning districts, the Planning Director may approve a Type 1 Modification of perimeter setback requirements in accordance with 30-4-11.
        2. For townhouse and multi-family buildings located in RM- districts, the Technical Review Committee may approve a Type 2 Modification of perimeter setback requirements allowing a reduction of up to 50%, but in no case below 15 feet, in accordance with 30-4-11.
    1. Setback Standards on Blocks with Mixed Housing Types
      Where housing types are mixed on the same block face and are adjacent to one another, the larger of the 2 adjoining required side setbacks must be provided for both units.
    Figure 7-11, Setback Standards on Blocks with Mixed Housing Types

    1. Lot Reductions when Adjoining Open Space
      1. Conventional single-family developments with public sewer service that abut a dedicated public drainageway and open space area or common elements open space that is at least 30 feet in width may be developed with reduced lot size and rear setback requirements as provided below:
        1. The minimum required lot size may be reduced in area to 40% below the base single-family requirement to a minimum of 5,000 square feet when abutting open space.
        2. Rear setbacks may be reduced to 15 feet when abutting open space.
        3. Side setbacks may be reduced to 3 feet when abutting open space.
      2. A note must be placed on the Final Plat stating: “Lots have been reduced in size in accordance with 30-7-3.2(L), but all other dimensional requirements of the City of Greensboro Land Ordinance apply.”
    Figure 7-12, Lot Reductions when Adjoining Open Space

    (Amended by Ord. 10-156 on 10/19/10, Ord. 11-81 on 5/17/11, Ord. 14-21 on 2/4/14, and Ord. 14-34 on 3/18/14)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-3.3 Cluster Development

  • Where Allowed
    1. The cluster development option may be used in any Residential zoning district, except the RM-8 and higher districts.
    2. All cluster developments must be served by public sanitary sewer.
    3. The cluster development option may be used if the tract is 10 acres or more.
    4. The cluster development option may be used on tracts smaller than 10 acres if street right-of-way in a street or highway corridor is dedicated pursuant to NCGS 136-66.10.

    • Commentary: On July 11, 2016, Session Law 2016-90 rescinded all Map Act Corridor Maps and use of Subsection 30-7-3.3(A)(4) above is not currently available.

    Figure 7-13, Single Family Detached Cluster Development

    1. Maximum Density and Lot Requirements
      The maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a cluster development is calculated by multiplying the area of the tract (not including any pre-existing street right-of-way) by the cluster density factor for the subject zoning district (see Table 7-11, below).
    Table 7-11, Cluster Development
    Density Factors and Lot Requirements
    District Cluster Density
    Factor    		 Lot and Building Must Meet Requirements of
    R-3 3 R-5
    R-5 and RM-5 5 R-7
    RM-8 and higher Not permitted
    Table 7-11, Cluster Development
    Density Factors and Lot Requirements
    District Cluster Density
    Factor    		 Lot and Building Must Meet Requirements of
    R-3 3 R-5
    R-5 and RM-5 5 R-7
    RM-8 and higher Not permitted
    Table 7-11, Cluster Development
    Density Factors and Lot Requirements
    District Cluster Density
    Factor    		 Lot and Building Must Meet Requirements of
    R-3 3 R-5
    R-5 and RM-5 5 R-7
    RM-8 and higher Not permitted
    Table 7-11, Cluster Development
    Density Factors and Lot Requirements
    District Cluster Density
    Factor    		 Lot and Building Must Meet Requirements of
    R-3 3 R-5
    R-5 and RM-5 5 R-7
    RM-8 and higher Not permitted
    1. Cluster Required
      The Technical Review Committee may require that cluster development be used if street right-of-way dedication is required by the Thoroughfare and Collector Street Plans or the development lies partially or wholly within a Watershed Critical Area.
    2. Open Space
      See 30-12-8.
    3. Additional Standards
      If the development is in an overlay district, additional standards may apply.

    (Amended by Ord. 11-81 on 5/17/11 and Ord. 13-102 on 7/16/13)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-3.4 Contextual Infill Development Option

  • Purpose
    These standards are intended to encourage reinvestment in existing neighborhoods that complements the neighborhood’s established character.
  • Description
    The contextual infill development option may be used at the subject property owner's election to guide construction in already built up areas to ensure that new development or redevelopment complements the established character of the neighborhood. When these contextual infill development standards are in conflict with the dimensional standards of the base zoning district, these contextual standards govern.
    • Figure 7-14, Contextual Infill Development

    1. Applicability
      The contextual infill development standards may be used in the following situations:
      1. R- Residential Single-family Districts
        In single-family residential zoning districts, contextual infill development standards may be used on any project that is less than 2 acres in area and is located on a block where more than 50% of the lots on the same block face (all the lots on the same side of a street) or 75% of the lots on the subject block face and the opposing block face (the other side of the street) are occupied by existing single-family dwellings.
      2. RM- Residential Multi-family Districts
        In multi-family residential zoning districts, contextual infill development standards may be used on any site that is less than 2 acres in area.
      3. Date of Establishment of Lots
        The lots to be built upon in accordance with these contextual infill development standards must have been lawfully established before January 1, 1960.
      4. Nonresidential Development
        The contextual infill development standards may not be used for nonresidential development.
    2. Lot Area
      1. For single-family projects (single-family detached, traditional, and zero lot line), there is no minimum lot area under the contextual infill development option, provided all other standards are met.
      2. For all other residential projects, the minimum lot area for the respective zoning district applies.
    3. Lot Width
      1. For single-family projects, the minimum lot width requirement under the contextual infill development option is the smaller of:
        1. The average width of the adjacent lots fronting on the same block face; or
        2. The median of the widths for all other lots fronting on the same block face.
      2. For all other projects, the minimum lot width requirement for the respective zoning district applies.

    4. Setbacks

      1. Street Setback

        1. Nonresidential Uses and Multifamily Dwellings
          Minimum setback requirements may be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)4)a).

        2. Single Family Detached Dwellings
          Minimum setback requirements shall be established in accordance with 30-7-1.4(A)1)b).

      2. Side Setbacks

        1. In R districts, the minimum contextual setback is equal to the side setback that exists on the abutting lot, provided that no side setback may be less than 5 feet, and no setback is required to exceed 25% of the subject lot width.
        2. In RM districts, the side setbacks of the underlying zoning district apply.
    5. Buildings
      1. Building Coverage
        Building coverage requirements shall be the same as apply to the subject zoning district. In cases where the building coverage on abutting lots is higher than the building coverage standard for the district, the Planning Director may approve a Type 1 Modification (see 30-4-11) allowing an increase in building coverage of up to the average building coverage of the lots on either side of the subject lot. The applicant must submit documentation of the building coverage in a form approved by the Planning Director.
      2. Main Entrance
        Every principal structure using the contextual infill development option must have a main entrance that fronts on a public street.
      3. Parking, Garages, and Access
        1. Contextual infill developments resulting in 4 or more dwelling units on a parcel must locate on-site parking to the side or rear of the principal structure.
        2. Parking areas are prohibited in the front or side street setback when the contextual infill development standards are used.
        3. Where access from an alley is available, access to garages and other off-street parking areas must be taken from that alley.
        4. When provided, attached and detached garages must be located behind the front building line. Garages may be positioned as follows:
    Figure 7-15, Design Alternative
    Design AlternativeExample
    Position the garage or other accessory building a minimum of 10 feet behind the front wall plane of the principal building; or
    Orient the garage door perpendicular to the street
    1. Additional Standards
      If the contextual infill development is in an overlay district, additional standards may apply.
    2. Application Requirements
      In addition to any other application requirements, applicants using the contextual infill option must submit detailed plans showing building footprints for existing buildings in the context area. These plans must be annotated with lot widths, building widths, building setbacks, and other information that the Planning Director may require to determine compliance with these requirements.

    (Amended by Ord. 14-21 on 2/4/14)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-3.5 Nonresidential Development in Residential Zoning Districts

    Nonresidential uses are permitted in Residential zoning districts in accordance with the use table in 30-8-1, Permitted Use Table, subject to the following dimensional standards and other applicable use limitations.

    Table 7–12 Dimensional Requirements for Nonresidential Development
    in Residential Zoning Districts  (1)
    R-3 R-5 R-7 RM-5 RM-8 RM-12 RM-18 RM-26 RM-40
    Notes: 
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.) 12,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 5,000 4,500 4,500 4,500
    Lot width (ft.) 75 50 50 50 50 50 45 45 45
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
        Front 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 5 0
        Side, except thoroughfare 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 0
        Thoroughfare 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 20 0
    Interior setback 
        Side 10 5 5 25 feet or 20% of the building length facing
    the lot line, whichever is greater
        Rear 30 20 15
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories) 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 80/– 120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot) 30 40 45 40 45 45 45 50 N/A
    Table 7–12 Dimensional Requirements for Nonresidential Development
    in Residential Zoning Districts  (1)
    R-3 R-5 R-7 RM-5 RM-8 RM-12 RM-18 RM-26 RM-40
    Notes: 
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.) 12,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 5,000 4,500 4,500 4,500
    Lot width (ft.) 75 50 50 50 50 50 45 45 45
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
        Front 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 5 0
        Side, except thoroughfare 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 0
        Thoroughfare 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 20 0
    Interior setback 
        Side 10 5 5 25 feet or 20% of the building length facing
    the lot line, whichever is greater
        Rear 30 20 15
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories) 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 80/– 120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot) 30 40 45 40 45 45 45 50 N/A
    Table 7–12 Dimensional Requirements for Nonresidential Development
    in Residential Zoning Districts  (1)
    R-3 R-5 R-7 RM-5 RM-8 RM-12 RM-18 RM-26 RM-40
    Notes: 
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.) 12,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 5,000 4,500 4,500 4,500
    Lot width (ft.) 75 50 50 50 50 50 45 45 45
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
        Front 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 5 0
        Side, except thoroughfare 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 0
        Thoroughfare 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 20 0
    Interior setback 
        Side 10 5 5 25 feet or 20% of the building length facing
    the lot line, whichever is greater
        Rear 30 20 15
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories) 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 80/– 120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot) 30 40 45 40 45 45 45 50 N/A
    Table 7–12 Dimensional Requirements for Nonresidential Development
    in Residential Zoning Districts  (1)
    R-3 R-5 R-7 RM-5 RM-8 RM-12 RM-18 RM-26 RM-40
    Notes: 
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum)
    Lot size (sq. ft.) 12,000 7,000 5,000 7,000 5,000 5,000 4,500 4,500 4,500
    Lot width (ft.) 75 50 50 50 50 50 45 45 45
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setback
        Front 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 5 0
        Side, except thoroughfare 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 0
        Thoroughfare 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 20 0
    Interior setback 
        Side 10 5 5 25 feet or 20% of the building length facing
    the lot line, whichever is greater
        Rear 30 20 15
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories) 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 50/3 80/– 120/–
    Building coverage (% of lot) 30 40 45 40 45 45 45 50 N/A

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-4.1 General Dimensional Standards

    Dimensional requirements for the MU- Mixed Use zoning districts are found in the table below:

    Table 7–13 Mixed Use Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
    MU-L MU-M MU-H AO UMU NS
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-4.2(A)6).
    (3) Narrower lots may be approved if in compliance with the Driveway
    Manual    , other provisions of this ordinance, and/or using joint and shared access.
    (4) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one foot of additional setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after January 31, 2014.
    (9) The build-to line may be increased to 30 feet in the UMU district and 10 feet in the NS district when the space is to be occupied by public plazas, outdoor dining, community gardens, etc. Parking shall not be permitted in this area.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum) 
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000 12,000 20,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 170 (3) 170 (3) 170 (3) 75 60 60
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setbacks (ft.)
        Thorough-fare 15 15 0 0 0 0
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 0 15 15 15
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to All Other Districts 15 15 0 0 0 0
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
        Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 35 15 15 15
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 10 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4)
    Build-To Line
        Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 74 (5) 56 (5) 5 (5) N/A 5 (8)(9) 5 (8)(9)
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 100 (6) 100 (6) 100 (6) N/A 50 (6) 75 (6)
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)
    Adjacent to R- Districts 50 (7) 50 (7) 50 (7) N/A N/A N/A
         Setback less than 40 feet N/A N/A N/A 15 15 15
         Setback between 40 feet and less the 70 feet N/A N/A N/A 50 50 50
          Setback between 70 feet and less the 80 feet N/A N/A N/A 100 100 100
          Setback between 80 feet and less the 100 feet N/A N/A N/A 150 150 150
          Setback between 100 feet or greater N/A N/A N/A 200 200 200
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
    Building coverage (% of lot) 60 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
    Table 7–13 Mixed Use Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
    MU-L MU-M MU-H AO UMU NS
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-4.2(A)6).
    (3) Narrower lots may be approved if in compliance with the Driveway
    Manual    , other provisions of this ordinance, and/or using joint and shared access.
    (4) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one foot of additional setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after January 31, 2014.
    (9) The build-to line may be increased to 30 feet in the UMU district and 10 feet in the NS district when the space is to be occupied by public plazas, outdoor dining, community gardens, etc. Parking shall not be permitted in this area.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum) 
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000 12,000 20,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 170 (3) 170 (3) 170 (3) 75 60 60
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setbacks (ft.)
        Thorough-fare 15 15 0 0 0 0
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 0 15 15 15
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to All Other Districts 15 15 0 0 0 0
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
        Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 35 15 15 15
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 10 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4)
    Build-To Line
        Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 74 (5) 56 (5) 5 (5) N/A 5 (8)(9) 5 (8)(9)
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 100 (6) 100 (6) 100 (6) N/A 50 (6) 75 (6)
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)
    Adjacent to R- Districts 50 (7) 50 (7) 50 (7) N/A N/A N/A
         Setback less than 40 feet N/A N/A N/A 15 15 15
         Setback between 40 feet and less the 70 feet N/A N/A N/A 50 50 50
          Setback between 70 feet and less the 80 feet N/A N/A N/A 100 100 100
          Setback between 80 feet and less the 100 feet N/A N/A N/A 150 150 150
          Setback between 100 feet or greater N/A N/A N/A 200 200 200
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
    Building coverage (% of lot) 60 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
    Table 7–13 Mixed Use Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
    MU-L MU-M MU-H AO UMU NS
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-4.2(A)6).
    (3) Narrower lots may be approved if in compliance with the Driveway
    Manual    , other provisions of this ordinance, and/or using joint and shared access.
    (4) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one foot of additional setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after January 31, 2014.
    (9) The build-to line may be increased to 30 feet in the UMU district and 10 feet in the NS district when the space is to be occupied by public plazas, outdoor dining, community gardens, etc. Parking shall not be permitted in this area.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum) 
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000 12,000 20,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 170 (3) 170 (3) 170 (3) 75 60 60
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setbacks (ft.)
        Thorough-fare 15 15 0 0 0 0
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 0 15 15 15
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to All Other Districts 15 15 0 0 0 0
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
        Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 35 15 15 15
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 10 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4)
    Build-To Line
        Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 74 (5) 56 (5) 5 (5) N/A 5 (8)(9) 5 (8)(9)
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 100 (6) 100 (6) 100 (6) N/A 50 (6) 75 (6)
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)
    Adjacent to R- Districts 50 (7) 50 (7) 50 (7) N/A N/A N/A
         Setback less than 40 feet N/A N/A N/A 15 15 15
         Setback between 40 feet and less the 70 feet N/A N/A N/A 50 50 50
          Setback between 70 feet and less the 80 feet N/A N/A N/A 100 100 100
          Setback between 80 feet and less the 100 feet N/A N/A N/A 150 150 150
          Setback between 100 feet or greater N/A N/A N/A 200 200 200
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
    Building coverage (% of lot) 60 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
    Table 7–13 Mixed Use Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
    MU-L MU-M MU-H AO UMU NS
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) Minimum lot size requirements may be waived in accordance with 30-7-4.2(A)6).
    (3) Narrower lots may be approved if in compliance with the Driveway
    Manual    , other provisions of this ordinance, and/or using joint and shared access.
    (4) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one foot of additional setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after January 31, 2014.
    (9) The build-to line may be increased to 30 feet in the UMU district and 10 feet in the NS district when the space is to be occupied by public plazas, outdoor dining, community gardens, etc. Parking shall not be permitted in this area.
    Lot Dimensions (minimum) 
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000(2) 20,000 12,000 20,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 170 (3) 170 (3) 170 (3) 75 60 60
    Setbacks (minimum ft.)
    Street setbacks (ft.)
        Thorough-fare 15 15 0 0 0 0
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 0 15 15 15
         Local and Collector, Adjacent to All Other Districts 15 15 0 0 0 0
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
        Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 15 15 35 15 15 15
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 10 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4) 0 (4)
    Build-To Line
        Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 74 (5) 56 (5) 5 (5) N/A 5 (8)(9) 5 (8)(9)
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 100 (6) 100 (6) 100 (6) N/A 50 (6) 75 (6)
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (feet/stories)
    Adjacent to R- Districts 50 (7) 50 (7) 50 (7) N/A N/A N/A
         Setback less than 40 feet N/A N/A N/A 15 15 15
         Setback between 40 feet and less the 70 feet N/A N/A N/A 50 50 50
          Setback between 70 feet and less the 80 feet N/A N/A N/A 100 100 100
          Setback between 80 feet and less the 100 feet N/A N/A N/A 150 150 150
          Setback between 100 feet or greater N/A N/A N/A 200 200 200
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
    Building coverage (% of lot) 60 No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit

    (Amended by Ord. 14-13 on 1/21/14)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-4.2 General Development Standards and Guidelines in the MU- Districts

    The following regulations apply to all development in an MU- District

    1. Residential Component
    Commentary: There is no maximum residential density limit. However all dimensional requirements and parking requirements must be met. Certain requirements may be modified as provided by this ordinance.
      1. At least 30% of the total gross floor area of the project must be designed and constructed for residential occupancy.
      2. Residential units may be located on the first floor of a mixed use building provided there is at least 1,500 square feet of nonresidential floor area on the first floor and the building is at least 2 stories.
      3. Up to 50% of the residential component requirement may be satisfied by existing residential units located within ¼ mile (convenient, safe walking distance) of the proposed building. Off-site dwelling units are calculated at a rate of 1,500 square feet per dwelling unit. To be included in the calculation, the following conditions must be met:
        1. Clearly defined pedestrian connections must be provided between the residential units and the proposed development; and
        2. Overnight accommodations may not be considered residential units.
        3. The residential component may not exceed 70% of the gross floor area;
      4. The preceding residential component limitation does not apply to vertical mixed-use buildings that are at least 4 stories in height if the street frontage of the first floor is entirely occupied by eating and drinking establishments, personal and professional services or retail sales and service uses. However, penetrations for access to parking, utilities and the residential component are allowed.
      5. For development projects smaller than 3 acres, the Planning Director may approve a Type 1 Modification of the residential component standard if the Planning Director determines that the project exceeds the mixed-use design elements of this section.
      6. The minimum lot size requirements of the mixed-use district will be waived for mixed-use buildings where at least 20% of the total floor area is developed for residential uses. However, a minimum lot depth of 100 feet must be maintained.
    1. Nonresidential Component
      1. At least 30% of the total gross floor area must be designed and constructed for nonresidential occupancy. With the exception of wrapped garages (See 30-7-4.2(B)5), parking facilities may not be counted toward the nonresidential component requirement.
      2. Up to 50% of the nonresidential component requirement may be satisfied by existing nonresidential development located within ¼ mile (convenient, safe walking distance) of the proposed building. Off-site nonresidential uses are credited using the gross enclosed floor area of the off-site use. To be included in the calculation, the following conditions must be met:
        1. Clearly defined pedestrian connections must be provided between the nonresidential and the proposed development;
        2. The off-site nonresidential use being counted must be a permitted use in the MU zoning district; and
        3. Uses or activities located outside of an enclosed structure and parking facilities may not be credited toward the requirement.
      3. For development projects smaller than 3 acres, the Planning Director may approve a Type 1 Modification of the minimum nonresidential component standard if the Planning Director determines that the project exceeds the mixed-use design elements of this section.
      4. The residential component requirement is waived in vertical mixed use buildings of at least 4 stories in height if the street frontage of the first floor is entirely occupied by eating and drinking establishments, personal and professional services or retail sales and service uses. However, penetrations for access to parking, utilities and the residential component are allowed.
      5. In order to encourage the concealment of parking structures (wrapped garages or liner buildings), the floor area of levels of a parking structure completely obscured from view at ground level of a public street by enclosed areas designed and constructed for commercial, office, or residential use and occupancy may be counted towards the nonresidential component requirement. In order to be credited toward the requirement, the following conditions must be met:
        1. Commercial, residential, or office space must have a minimum depth (as measured from the street wall) of 20 feet and must have windows or doors facing all public streets.
        2. The street level floor must be designed and constructed for retail or personal service uses. However, penetrations for access to the parking structure and utilities are allowed.
        3. Upper stories may be designed and constructed for commercial, office, or residential uses.
    Figure 7-16, Parking Garage Design

    Commentary: In the graphic above the first level 2 levels of parking structure could be counted towards the commercial component requirement because they are located behind a retail floor space with a minimum depth of 20 feet.
    1. Building Design
    Commentary: Building spaces should be designed to allow maximum use flexibility and accommodate a wide range of occupants and tenants. This means that the building spaces could be easily modified for different types and sizes of users. For example, the first floor of a building may be designed to accommodate a restaurant, an office, or retail without requiring substantial structural modifications to the building.
      1. For public entrances to nonresidential or mixed use buildings fronting on a street, a minimum of 75% of the ground level façade must consist of transparent windows, for a minimum total distance of 30 linear feet surrounding the entrance.
    Figure 7-17, Building Design

      1. For buildings located on a corner, a minimum of 75% of the ground level façade must consist of transparent windows, for a minimum total distance of 30 linear feet from the corner.
      2. The remaining portion of the building that fronts on a street or parking area must be articulated into modules not to exceed 30 feet in length.
      3. The long sides of the building must be oriented parallel to the street to reinforce or maintain the existing street patterns.
    Figure 7-18, Building Orientation

    1. Common Public Area
      Common public area must be retained for use and enjoyment of the residents and visitors of the development in conformance with 30-12-8.2.
    2. Parking Lots, Travel Lanes, and Loading Zones

     

    Commentary: Surface parking is encouraged to be oriented behind or to the side of a building when possible; parking should be accessed from an alley when feasible.
      1. Bicycle parking racks and similar facilities must be provided in conformance with 30-11-8, Bicycle Parking Facilities.
      2. Drive through lanes, when allowed, must be located to the side or rear of a building and must be designed to minimize conflict with pedestrian circulation.
    1. Signs
      A common sign plan is required for all developments in an MU- zoning district (see 30-14-11).

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-4.3 Specific Zoning District Standards

  • MU-L, Mixed Use- Low
    [Reserved]
  • MU-M, Mixed Use- Medium
    [Reserved]
  • MU-H, Mixed Use- High
    [Reserved]

  • AO, Auto Oriented

    1. Mechanical Equipment
      1. No mechanical equipment shall be located between the principal structure and the street unless screened.
      2. Mechanical equipment located on the roof and visible from the street shall be screened by a parapet or other screening.
    2. Patterns of Window and Door Placement
      The facade that is facing and within 5 feet of the public right-of-way and the facade which contains the principal entrance shall comply with the following:
      1. Commercial and mixed-use buildings should have at least 35% fenestration (transparent openings) on the ground floor.
      2. Entrances should be oriented to pedestrians with clearly defined access.
      3. Windows on the ground floor of commercial and mixed-use buildings should be located not more than 36 inches from the ground.
      4. Windows, bays, or other articulation shall be introduced at least every 15 feet to eliminate blank walls.
    3. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
      1. Territorial Reinforcement
        1. Inoperable vehicles, trash, and debris shall be removed regularly.
        2. Exterior private areas shall be easily distinguishable from public areas.
        3. Fences shall be designed to maintain visibility from street.
        4. Perimeters and property boundaries shall be defined by landscaping or fencing.
      2. Natural Surveillance
        1. Parking areas and drive lanes shall be well lit and visible from windows and doors; and side parking areas shall be visible from street.
        2. Dumpsters and loading areas shall not create blind spots or hiding areas.
        3. Shrubbery shall be no more than 3 feet in height for clear visibility and the branches of existing trees shall be removed to a height of at least 7 feet.
        4. Interior shelving and displays shall not be more than 5 feet in height for increased visibility.
      3. Natural Access Control
        1. Public entrances shall be clearly defined by walkways and signage and regularly maintained.
        2. Building entrances shall be accentuated through architectural elements, lighting, landscaping, or paving stones.
        3. Exterior doors and windows shall be well lit and visible from street or by neighbors.
        4. Access shall be limited to no more than two designated, monitored entrances.
    4. See 30-9-4, Fences and Walls
  • UMU, University Mixed Use
    1. Mechanical Equipment
      1. No mechanical equipment shall be located between the principal structure and the street unless screened.
      2. Mechanical equipment located on the roof and visible from the street shall be screened by a parapet or other screening.
    2. Patterns of Window and Door Placement
      The facade that is facing the public right-of-way and the facade which contains the principal entrance shall comply with the following:
      1. Commercial and mixed-use buildings should have at least 35% fenestration (transparent openings) on the ground floor.
      2. Entrances should be oriented to pedestrians with clearly defined access.
      3. Windows on the ground floor of commercial and mixed-use buildings should be located not more than 36 inches from the ground.
      4. Windows, bays, or other articulation shall be introduced at least every 15 feet to eliminate blank walls.
    3. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
      1. Natural Access Control
        1. Public entrances shall be clearly defined by walkways and signage and regularly maintained.
        2. Building entrances shall be accentuated through architectural elements, lighting, landscaping, or paving stones.
        3. Exterior doors and windows shall be well lit and visible from street or by neighbors.
        4. Access shall be limited to no more than two designated, monitored entrances.
      2. Natural Surveillance
        1. Parking areas and drive lanes shall be well lit and visible from windows and doors; and side parking areas shall be visible from street.
        2. Dumpsters and loading areas shall not create blind spots or hiding areas.
        3. Shrubbery shall be no more than 3 feet in height for clear visibility and the branches of existing trees shall be removed to a height of at least 7 feet.
        4. Interior shelving and displays shall not be more than 5 feet in height for increased visibility.
      3. Territorial Reinforcement
        1. Perimeters and property boundaries shall be defined by landscaping or fencing.
        2. Fences shall be designed to maintain visibility from street.
        3. Exterior private areas shall be easily distinguishable from public areas.
        4. Inoperable vehicles, trash, and debris shall be removed regularly.
    4. See 30-9-4, Fences and Walls
  • NS, Neighborhood Support
    1. Mechanical Equipment
      1. No mechanical equipment shall be located between the principal structure and the street unless screened.
      2. Mechanical equipment located on the roof and visible from the street shall be screened by a parapet or other screening.
    2. Patterns of Window and Door Placement
      The facade that is facing the public right-of-way and the facade which contains the principal entrance shall comply with the following:
      1. Commercial and mixed-use buildings should have at least 35% fenestration (transparent openings) on the ground floor.
      2. Entrance should be oriented to pedestrians with clearly defined access.
      3. Locate large windows at street level and smaller windows at upper stories.
      4. Windows on the ground floor of commercial and mixed-use buildings should be located not more than 36 inches from the ground.
      5. Avoid blank walls by introducing windows, bays, or other articulation at least every 15 feet.
    3. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
      1. Natural Access Control
        1. Public entrances shall be clearly defined by walkways and signage and regularly maintained.
        2. Building entrances shall be accentuated through architectural elements, lighting, landscaping, or paving stones.
        3. Exterior doors and windows shall be well lit and visible from street or by neighbors.
        4. Access shall be limited to no more than two designated, monitored entrances.
      2. Natural Surveillance
        1. Parking areas and drive lanes shall be well lit and visible from windows and doors; and side parking areas shall be visible from street.
        2. Dumpsters and loading areas shall not create blind spots or hiding areas.
        3. Shrubbery shall be no more than 3 feet in height for clear visibility and the branches of existing trees shall be removed to a height of at least 7 feet.
        4. Interior shelving and displays shall not be more than 5 feet in height for increased visibility.
      3. Territorial Reinforcement
        1. Perimeters and property boundaries shall be defined by landscaping or fencing.
        2. Fences shall be designed to maintain visibility from street.
        3. Exterior private areas shall be easily distinguishable from public areas.
        4. Inoperable vehicles, trash, and debris shall be removed regularly.
    4. See 30-9-4, Fences and Walls

    • (Amended by Ord. 14-13 on 1/21/14)

    Effective on: 9/16/2014

    30-7-5.1 General Dimensional Standards

    Table 7–14 Commercial, Public and Institutional Districts
    Dimensional Requirements (1)
    C-N C-L C-M C-H CB O PI PNR
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) All lots must be in compliance with the city's Driveway Manual.
    (3) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    For uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways, setback must be at the edge of the associated greenway easement or at least 5 ft. from the greenway pavement, whichever is greater.
    (4) Zero feet, unless otherwise expressly stated by the Downtown Design Overly standards (see 30-7-8.5).
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet, provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (9) Street setback may be reduced to 10 feet for uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways (as shown on the adopted BiPed Plan).  If this reduced setback is used the urban landscaping requirements of 30-10-3 will apply.
    Lot Dimensions
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 6,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 Acres 10 Acres
    Minimum Lot Depth (ft.) 100 100 100 100 N/A 100 N/A 300
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 60 80(2) 75(2) 100(2) N/A 60(2) 150(2) 300
    Setbacks (minimum ft.) 
    Minimum Street Setback (ft.) 0 15 15 (9) 15 (9) 0 15 15 50
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
    Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 5 15 15 35 10(4) 15 35 35
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 0(3) 10 0(3) 0(3) 0(3)(4) 0(3) 20 35
    Build-To Line
    Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 5 N/A N/A N/A 5 N/A N/A N/A
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 65(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A 100(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (ft.) / Number of Stories        
        Adjacent to Residential Districts 50/3 50/3 50(7) 50(7) 50(7) 50(8) 50(7) 50/3
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 50/3 150 No limit No limit 80 No limit 50/3
    Table 7–14 Commercial, Public and Institutional Districts
    Dimensional Requirements (1)
    C-N C-L C-M C-H CB O PI PNR
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) All lots must be in compliance with the city's Driveway Manual.
    (3) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    For uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways, setback must be at the edge of the associated greenway easement or at least 5 ft. from the greenway pavement, whichever is greater.
    (4) Zero feet, unless otherwise expressly stated by the Downtown Design Overly standards (see 30-7-8.5).
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet, provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (9) Street setback may be reduced to 10 feet for uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways (as shown on the adopted BiPed Plan).  If this reduced setback is used the urban landscaping requirements of 30-10-3 will apply.
    Lot Dimensions
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 6,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 Acres 10 Acres
    Minimum Lot Depth (ft.) 100 100 100 100 N/A 100 N/A 300
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 60 80(2) 75(2) 100(2) N/A 60(2) 150(2) 300
    Setbacks (minimum ft.) 
    Minimum Street Setback (ft.) 0 15 15 (9) 15 (9) 0 15 15 50
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
    Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 5 15 15 35 10(4) 15 35 35
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 0(3) 10 0(3) 0(3) 0(3)(4) 0(3) 20 35
    Build-To Line
    Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 5 N/A N/A N/A 5 N/A N/A N/A
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 65(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A 100(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (ft.) / Number of Stories        
        Adjacent to Residential Districts 50/3 50/3 50(7) 50(7) 50(7) 50(8) 50(7) 50/3
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 50/3 150 No limit No limit 80 No limit 50/3
    Table 7–14 Commercial, Public and Institutional Districts
    Dimensional Requirements (1)
    C-N C-L C-M C-H CB O PI PNR
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) All lots must be in compliance with the city's Driveway Manual.
    (3) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    For uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways, setback must be at the edge of the associated greenway easement or at least 5 ft. from the greenway pavement, whichever is greater.
    (4) Zero feet, unless otherwise expressly stated by the Downtown Design Overly standards (see 30-7-8.5).
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet, provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (9) Street setback may be reduced to 10 feet for uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways (as shown on the adopted BiPed Plan).  If this reduced setback is used the urban landscaping requirements of 30-10-3 will apply.
    Lot Dimensions
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 6,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 Acres 10 Acres
    Minimum Lot Depth (ft.) 100 100 100 100 N/A 100 N/A 300
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 60 80(2) 75(2) 100(2) N/A 60(2) 150(2) 300
    Setbacks (minimum ft.) 
    Minimum Street Setback (ft.) 0 15 15 (9) 15 (9) 0 15 15 50
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
    Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 5 15 15 35 10(4) 15 35 35
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 0(3) 10 0(3) 0(3) 0(3)(4) 0(3) 20 35
    Build-To Line
    Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 5 N/A N/A N/A 5 N/A N/A N/A
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 65(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A 100(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (ft.) / Number of Stories        
        Adjacent to Residential Districts 50/3 50/3 50(7) 50(7) 50(7) 50(8) 50(7) 50/3
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 50/3 150 No limit No limit 80 No limit 50/3
    Table 7–14 Commercial, Public and Institutional Districts
    Dimensional Requirements (1)
    C-N C-L C-M C-H CB O PI PNR
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) All lots must be in compliance with the city's Driveway Manual.
    (3) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    For uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways, setback must be at the edge of the associated greenway easement or at least 5 ft. from the greenway pavement, whichever is greater.
    (4) Zero feet, unless otherwise expressly stated by the Downtown Design Overly standards (see 30-7-8.5).
    (5) Build-to requirements apply only to new buildings constructed after June 30, 2010.
    (6) Build-to requirements may be modified per 30-7-1.5(B).
    (7) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (8) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet, provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    (9) Street setback may be reduced to 10 feet for uses adjacent to or oriented to existing or planned greenways (as shown on the adopted BiPed Plan).  If this reduced setback is used the urban landscaping requirements of 30-10-3 will apply.
    Lot Dimensions
    Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) 6,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 Acres 10 Acres
    Minimum Lot Depth (ft.) 100 100 100 100 N/A 100 N/A 300
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.) 60 80(2) 75(2) 100(2) N/A 60(2) 150(2) 300
    Setbacks (minimum ft.) 
    Minimum Street Setback (ft.) 0 15 15 (9) 15 (9) 0 15 15 50
    Minimum Side and Rear Setback (ft.)
    Adjacent to RM-5, RM-8, and all R- Districts 5 15 15 35 10(4) 15 35 35
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 0(3) 10 0(3) 0(3) 0(3)(4) 0(3) 20 35
    Build-To Line
    Distance from edge of street right of way (ft.) 5 N/A N/A N/A 5 N/A N/A N/A
    Percentage of facade that must be located on or in front of the build-to-line 65(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A 100(5)(6) N/A N/A N/A
    Bulk (maximum)
    Height (ft.) / Number of Stories        
        Adjacent to Residential Districts 50/3 50/3 50(7) 50(7) 50(7) 50(8) 50(7) 50/3
        Adjacent to All Other Districts 50/3 50/3 150 No limit No limit 80 No limit 50/3

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-5.2 Specific Zoning District Standards

  • C-N, Commercial- Neighborhood
    1. General
      In order to encourage pedestrian activity and discourage continuous strips of commercial development, location at an intersection with existing nonresidential development is preferred.
    2. Building Standards
      1. The maximum building gross floor area is 8,000 square feet, without any single establishment exceeding 4,000 square feet. However, buildings up to 15,000 square feet may be approved with a Special Use Permit (see 30-4-10) provided the intent of the district is met. Office or residential dwelling units located above the ground floor of the building are not counted toward the gross floor area when the ground floor is occupied by nonresidential uses.
      2. Pedestrian access must be located on the front of a structure.
      3. Sidewalks must have a minimum width of 6 feet and, where feasible, bicycle parking facilities should be located near entrances.
      4. Dual entrances to establishments are encouraged, allowing pedestrian access to the front of an establishment and access to a parking area through another entrance.
    3. Parking
      Off-street parking must be located to the side or rear of a building.
    4. Conduct of Operations
      1. Outdoor service or storage is prohibited.
      2. Outdoor seating or eating areas up to 500 square feet, or 20% of the building square footage, whichever is greater, in area allowed.
      3. Drive-through facilities are prohibited.
  • C-L, Commercial-Low
    1. The maximum gross floor area per building is 40,000 square feet. Office or residential dwelling units located above the ground floor of the building are not counted toward the gross floor area when the ground floor is occupied by nonresidential uses.
    2. See 30-9-5, Outdoor Display and Storage.
  • C-M, Commercial-Medium
    See 30-9-5, Outdoor Display and Storage.
  • C-H, Commercial-High
    See 30-9-5, Outdoor Display and Storage.
  • CB, Central Business
    1. See 30-7-8.5 Downtown Design Overlay District.
    2. See 30-9-5, Outdoor Display and Storage.
    3. Good Repair Regulations
      1. Intent
        The Greensboro City Council finds and determines the following:

        Good Repair Regulations for the CB, Central Business district will preserve the character and integrity of the downtown community by maintaining and enhancing the appearance of downtown structures.  It will provide corollary benefits such as protection of property values, promotion of tourism, and preservation of the character and integrity of the downtown and the greater Greensboro Community.
      2. Scope and Applicability
        The provisions of these Good Repair Regulations shall apply to the exterior of all premises, structures, and buildings located within the CB, Central Business district which are adjacent to a public street or publicly accessible parking area. Exterior walls adjacent to alleys are exempt from these regulations. These regulations establish minimum standards, and do not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration, or use of the building, equipment or facilities contained therein, except as provided herein. It is not the intent of this ordinance to prevent renovation, reconstruction or demolition of current downtown structures.
      3. Building Regulations
        1. A structure shall not have windows or doors with glass that is broken, missing or covered.  A structure shall not have window frames with more than 50 percent of the surface area covered with disfigured, cracked, or peeling surface materials. No such defects shall remain for a period of more than 60 consecutive days.
        2. All windows shall be maintained or replaced as windows complete with sills, lintels, frame, and glass, unless enclosed with the same material and design as the surrounding wall.
        3. All doors shall be maintained or replaced as doors unless enclosed with the same material and design as the surrounding wall.
        4. Type 1 modifications may be requested for any regulation of this subpart.
      4. Notwithstanding the nonconformity regulations of Article 2, the requirements of this section, (30-7-5.2 (E) (3)), shall apply to existing and future premises, structures, and buildings located within the CB, Central Business district.
  • O, Office
    1. Residential uses, except upper story residential, on property previously zoned GO-M, General Office-Moderate Intensity, and LO, Limited Office, in the Unified Development Ordinance shall comply with the dimensional standards of the RM-12 zoning district for that type of use.
    2. Residential uses, except upper story residential, on property previously zoned GO-H General Office-High, in the Unified Development Ordinance shall comply with the dimensional standards of the RM-26 zoning district for that type of use.
  • PI, Public and Institutional
    [Reserved]
  • PNR, Parkland and Natural Resource Areas
    [Reserved]  

    • (Amended by Ord.10-156 on 10/19/10, Ord. 13-48 on 4/16/13 and Ord. 13-51 on 5/7/13)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-6.1 General Dimensional Standards

    Table 7–15 Industrial Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
     BPLILIMHI
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (3) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    Development Standards
    Minimum Development Size (acres)10-5-
    Minimum Perimeter Setback from Residential
    Zoned Property    		25252550
    Lot Standards   
    Minimum Lot Size (square feet)15,00020,00015,00020,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.)7510075100
    Minimum Street Setback (feet)    
        Local and Collector25252525
        Thoroughfare30303030
    Minimum Interior Setbacks (feet)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)
    Bulk
    Maximum Height (feet)   
    Adjacent to Residential Districts50(3)50(3)50(3)50(3)
    Adjacent to all other DistrictsNo limitNo limitNo limitNo limit
    Table 7–15 Industrial Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
     BPLILIMHI
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (3) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    Development Standards
    Minimum Development Size (acres)10-5-
    Minimum Perimeter Setback from Residential
    Zoned Property    		25252550
    Lot Standards   
    Minimum Lot Size (square feet)15,00020,00015,00020,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.)7510075100
    Minimum Street Setback (feet)    
        Local and Collector25252525
        Thoroughfare30303030
    Minimum Interior Setbacks (feet)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)
    Bulk
    Maximum Height (feet)   
    Adjacent to Residential Districts50(3)50(3)50(3)50(3)
    Adjacent to all other DistrictsNo limitNo limitNo limitNo limit
    Table 7–15 Industrial Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
     BPLILIMHI
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (3) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    Development Standards
    Minimum Development Size (acres)10-5-
    Minimum Perimeter Setback from Residential
    Zoned Property    		25252550
    Lot Standards   
    Minimum Lot Size (square feet)15,00020,00015,00020,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.)7510075100
    Minimum Street Setback (feet)    
        Local and Collector25252525
        Thoroughfare30303030
    Minimum Interior Setbacks (feet)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)
    Bulk
    Maximum Height (feet)   
    Adjacent to Residential Districts50(3)50(3)50(3)50(3)
    Adjacent to all other DistrictsNo limitNo limitNo limitNo limit
    Table 7–15 Industrial Districts Dimensional Requirements (1)
     BPLILIMHI
    Notes:
    (1) Dimensional requirements in this table may be modified by overlay district requirements.
    (2) No setback is required. If setback is provided it must be a minimum of 5 feet.
    (3) Maximum height without additional setbacks. Building height may be increased up to a maximum of 80 feet provided that one additional foot of setback is provided for each foot of building height above 50 feet.
    Development Standards
    Minimum Development Size (acres)10-5-
    Minimum Perimeter Setback from Residential
    Zoned Property    		25252550
    Lot Standards   
    Minimum Lot Size (square feet)15,00020,00015,00020,000
    Minimum Lot Width (ft.)7510075100
    Minimum Street Setback (feet)    
        Local and Collector25252525
        Thoroughfare30303030
    Minimum Interior Setbacks (feet)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)0/5(2)
    Bulk
    Maximum Height (feet)   
    Adjacent to Residential Districts50(3)50(3)50(3)50(3)
    Adjacent to all other DistrictsNo limitNo limitNo limitNo limit

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-6.2 Specific Zoning District Standards

  • BP, Business Park
    1. Outdoor manufacturing or processing is prohibited.
    2. Loading areas must be setback at least 50 feet from residentially zoned areas.
    3. See 30-9-5, Outdoor Display and Storage. 
  • LI, Light Industrial
    1. Outdoor manufacturing or processing is prohibited.
    2. See 30-9-5, Outdoor Display and Storage.
  • HI, Heavy Industrial
    [Reserved]
  • Light Industrial Mixed
    1. Outdoor manufacturing or processing is prohibited.
    2. See 30-9-5, Outdoor Display and Storage.
    3. At least 51% of the total gross floor area of the project must be designed and constructed for nonresidential occupancy.
    4. The first floor portion of the building facing a public street shall be entirely occupied by nonresidential uses. However, penetrations for access to parking, utilities and the residential uses are allowed.
    5. Patterns of Window and Door Placement
      All facades, including those facing the public right-of-way and containing the principal entrance, shall comply with the following:
      1. Buildings containing nonresidential uses shall have at least 35% fenestration (transparent openings) on the ground floor.
      2. Entrances should be oriented to pedestrians with clearly defined access.
      3. Windows on the ground floor of buildings containing nonresidential uses shall be located not more than 36 inches from the ground.
      4. Windows, bays, or other articulation shall be introduced at least every 15 feet to eliminate blank walls.

    • (Amended by Ord. 18-23 on 3/20/18)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-7.1 AG, Agricultural District

  • Permitted Uses
    The following uses are permitted by right in the AG district, subject to compliance with all other applicable regulations of this ordinance:
    1. Single-family Detached Dwellings
    2. Two Family Dwellings (Twin Homes or Duplexes)
    3. Manufactured Dwellings (Class AA)
    4. Agricultural Production (crops)
    5. Agricultural Production (livestock)
    6. Animal Services (livestock)
    7. Animal Services (other) 
    8. Fish Hatcheries
    9. Forestry
    10. Horticultural Specialties
    11. Veterinary Services (livestock)
    12. Common Elements Recreation & Service Facilities
    13. Shelters, Emergency
    14. Junked Motor Vehicles
    15. Recycling Collection Points
    16. Yard Sales (no more than 2 per year)
    17. Country Clubs with Golf Courses
    18. Golf Courses
    19. Ambulance Services
    20. Churches and other Places of Worship
    21. Fire Stations
    22. Police Stations, Neighborhood
    23. Kennels or Pet Grooming Services  
    24. Veterinary Services (Other)
    25. Utility Substations
    26. Utility Lines and Related Appurtenances
    27. Sawmill or Planing Mills
    28. Automotive Parking
    29. Christmas Tree Sales
    30. Temporary Construction Offices, Construction Equipment Storage, Real Estate Sales or Rental Offices (with concurrent building permit for permanent building)
    31. Arts and Crafts Shows
    32. Carnivals and Fairs
    33. Outdoor Religious Events
  • Permitted Subject to Use Standards (U)
    The following uses are allowed by right in the AG district, provided that the use meets the additional use standards set forth in 30-8-10. Such uses are subject to all other applicable requirements of this ordinance.
    1. Family Care Homes (6 or less), subject to 30-8-10.1(B)
    2. Maternal Care Homes (6 or less) subject to 30-8-10.1(B)
    3. Shelters, Temporary, subject to 30-8-10.2(I)
    4. Accessory Uses and Structures (customary), subject to 30-8-11.1
    5. Accessory Dwelling Units, Detached, subject to 30-8-11.2
    6. Home Occupations (including renting of rooms), subject to 30-8-11.5
    7. Migrant Labor Housing, subject to 30-8-10.1(G)
    8. Satellite Dishes/TV and Radio Antennae Towers, subject to 30-8-11.8
    9. Swimming Pools, subject to 30-8-11.9
    10. Park and Shuttle Lots, subject to 30-8-10.4(K)
    11. Radio, Television, or Communication Towers, subject to 30-8-11.8
    12. Wireless Telecommunication Towers, subject to 30-8-10.2(K)
    13. Self-Storage Facilities, subject to 30-8-10.4(S)
    14. Public Parks and Recreation Facilities, subject to 30-8-10.3(E)
    15. Cemeteries/Mausoleums, subject to 30-8-10.2(B)1)
    16. Day Care Centers, subject to 30-8-10.2(D)2)
    17. Day Care Homes, subject to 30-8-10.2(D)1)
    18. Elementary or Secondary Schools, subject to 30-8-10.2(G)
    19. Animal Feeder/Breeder, subject to 30-8-10.6(B)
    20. Agricultural Chem./Pesticides/Fertilizers, subject to 30-8-10.6(A) 
    21. Agricultural Products, Other, subject to 30-8-10.6(A) 
    22. Animals and Animal Products, Other, subject to 30-8-10.6(A)  
    23. Farm Supplies, Other, subject to 30-8-10.6(A) 
    24. Flowers, Nursery Stock, & Florist Supplies
    25. Grain and Field Beans, subject to 30-8-10.6(A) 
    26. Livestock subject to 30-8-10.6(A) and 30-8-10.6(B)
  • Special Uses
    The following uses are allowed if approved through the Special Use Permit procedures of 30-4-10. Special uses are subject to all other applicable requirements in this ordinance, including any use standards identified in 30-8-10, except where expressly modified by the City Council as part of the Special Use Permit approval.
    1. Manufactured Home Parks, subject 30-8-10.1(F)
    2. Rural Family Occupations, subject to 30-8-11.6
    3. Athletic Fields, subject to 30-8-10.3(D)
    4. Retreat Centers
    5. Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfills, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.5(C)
    6. Airports or Air Transportation Facilities
    7. Amusement or Water Parks, Fairgrounds, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(A)
    8. Asphalt Plants, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.5(A)
    9. Boarding and Rooming Houses (9 or less), subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.1(J)
    10. Clubs or Lodges, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(B)
    11. Correctional Institutions
    12. Day Care Centers, Adult (6 or more), subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.2(D)
    13. Day Care Centers, Child (16 or more), subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.2(D)
    14. Go-cart Raceways, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(D)
    15. Golf Course Driving Ranges, Country Club, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(C)
    16. Heliports
    17. Landscape and Horticultural Services
    18. Logging and Wood, Raw Materials (Forestry)
    19. Mining and Quarrying, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.5(D)
    20. Orphanages, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.2(H)
    21. Recreation Facilities, (other), subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(D)
    22. Recreational Vehicle Parks or Campsites, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(F)
    23. Riding Stables, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(G)
    24. Salvage Yards, Junk Yards, Scrap Processing, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.5(F)
    25. Shooting Ranges, Indoor, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3
    26. Shooting Ranges, Outdoor, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(I)
    27. Soil Preparation and Crop Services
    28. Solid Waste Disposal (nonhazardous)
    29. Sports Instructional Schools
    30. Swim and Tennis Clubs, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(K)
    31. Theaters, Outdoor, subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.3(D)
    32. Tourist Homes (Bed & Breakfast), subject to any applicable additional use standards of 30-8-10.4(Q)
  • Dimensional Standards
    The following dimensional standards apply in the AG District:
    1. Minimum Lot Area
      The minimum lot area is 40,000 square feet.
    2. Minimum Lot Width
      The minimum lot width is 150 feet.
    3. Minimum Street Frontage
      The minimum street frontage is 50 feet.
    4. Minimum Street Setbacks -
      Minimum street setbacks are as follows:
      1. Front setback from local or collector street: 40 feet
      2. Street side setback from local or collector street: 40 feet
      3. Street setback from minor thoroughfare: 45 feet from ROW line.
      4. Street setback from major thoroughfare: 50 feet from ROW line.
  • Minimum Interior Side Setback
    The minimum interior side setback is 15 feet.
  • Minimum Rear Setback
    The minimum rear setback is 30 feet.
  • Maximum Height
    The maximum building height is 50 feet.
  • Maximum Building Coverage
    Maximum building cover may not exceed 30% of the lot area.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-7.2 PUD, Planned Unit Development

  • A.
    Relationship to Other Applicable Regulations
    Unless specifically modified in this section, all development in a PUD district must comply with all of the applicable standards, procedures, and regulations in other sections of this ordinance.
  • B.
    Establishment of a Planned Unit Development
    1. 1.
      Zoning Map Amendment
      A PUD may be established as provided in 30-4-6, Zoning Map Amendments- Planned Unit Developments.
    2. 2.
      Unified Development Plan
      See 30-4-6.6 for plan requirements.
  • C.
    Minimum Size
    There is no minimum size requirement for establishing a PUD district.
  • D.
    Permitted Uses
    Within a PUD district, all uses are allowed except agricultural uses and those uses allowed only in the Light Industrial or Heavy Industrial zoning districts. Additional use standards related to specific uses and accessory uses and structures may be established by the Unified Development Plan.
  • E.
    District Standards
    The standards in this section, any in the approved Concept Plan, and those in the approved Unified Development Plan govern development within a PUD.
    1. 1.
      Environmentally Sensitive Areas
      The following must be left natural and undisturbed except for trails, pathways, street crossings, utilities, and erosion control devices:
      1. a.
        Land within an area of special flood hazard; and
      2. b.
        Wetlands, steep slopes, and drainageway and open space areas as shown on the Drainageway and Open space map.
    2. 2.
      Density
      Provisions governing the maximum residential density of the development are established by the Concept Plan.
    3. 3.
      Minimum Lot Size
      Provisions governing minimum lot size are established by the Unified Development Plan.
    4. 4.
      Minimum Perimeter Setback
      For portions of the development adjoining any R- district, the interior setback standards of the adjoining district apply along the adjoining lot line.
    5. 5.
      Minimum Street Setbacks
      Provisions governing minimum street setbacks are established by the Unified Development Plan.
    6. 6.
      Minimum Interior Setbacks
      The minimum interior setback is zero feet. However, if a setback is provided, it must be at least 5 feet.
    7. 7.
      Maximum Height
      Within 50 feet of any R- district, the maximum height of a building may not exceed 50 feet or 3 stories except along the right-of-way of a railroad or a street right-of-way that is already constructed or is being constructed as part of the planned unit development. Provisions governing maximum height are established by the Unified Development Plan for all other portions of the development.
    8. 8.
      Open Space and Common Recreational Facilities
      Open space must conform to the open space regulations of 30-12-8.
    9. 9.
      Access and Transportation
      1. a.
        Access and maintenance easements must be provided where necessary to provide for maintenance and utility service.
      2. b.
        Primary vehicular access to office, commercial, or industrial development may not be through intervening residential development.
      3. c.
        Street design shall generally adhere to the City's standards. Applicants may submit alternative street design standards, subject to City and/or NCDOT approval. Alternative design standards may be approved for private, local and residential collector streets and will be reflected in the UDP.
      4. d.
        Alternative methods of assembling required street elements will be considered to allow neighborhood street designs that are most appropriate to setting and use. Typical cross sections will be reflected in the UDP.
      5. e.
        The proposed street network will reflect the adopted Collector and Thoroughfare Plan.
    10. 10.
      Commercial Areas
      Commercial areas and adjacent residential, office, and industrial areas must be arranged to provide pedestrian access and circulation between and within such areas.
    11. 11.
      Parking and Loading
      Provisions governing minimum off-street parking ratios are established by the Unified Development Plan. Parking and loading areas, when provided, shall comply with the requirements of Section 30-11-12 Parking Area Design and Section 30-11-14 Off-Street Loading Facilities.
    12. 12.
      Signs
      1. a.
        The common sign plan element of the Unified Development Plan must specify the size, type, height, setback, location, design, illumination, and number of signs. Specifications must be at least as restrictive as the regulations of the zoning districts designated below unless exceptions are approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, the Planning and Zoning Commission may not approve an exception to the types of signs permitted.
    • Predominant Use in
    Section of PUD    		No Less
    Restrictive than
    ResidentialRM-12
    Public/Civic/Recreational/ OfficePI
    All other nonresidentialC-L
    1.   
      1.   
        1. b.
          All signs must use a coordinated color, style, and lettering scheme shown on the common sign plan.
    1.   
      1. 13.
        Landscaping
        Provisions governing landscaping are established by the Unified Development Plan.

        (Amended by Ord. 2025-127 on 2/18/2025)

    Effective on: 2/18/2025

    30-7-7.3 TN Traditional Neighborhood Districts

  • General Development Standards
    1. The maximum gross floor area is 3,000 square feet for each building containing commercial, office, personal and professional services uses. However, a maximum not to exceed 10,000 square feet for each building may be approved with a Special Use Permit (see 30-4-10) provided the intent of the district is met. Dwelling units located above the ground floor of the building are not counted toward the maximum gross floor area when the ground floor is occupied by nonresidential uses.
    2. Outdoor storage is prohibited.
    3. Hours of operation are restricted to between 6:00 a.m. and midnight.
    4. Drive-through sales and services are prohibited.
    5. Except for street lighting, no exterior lighting may be located higher than 15 feet above ground or pavement.
    6. Parking areas must be located at the rear or at the side of buildings and must be screened from the sidewalk by low walls, fences, or hedges.
    7. Parking lots and garage doors are discouraged from fronting on the street.
    8. Where possible, access to off-street parking areas should be from the rear of the lot.
    9. Parking lots and parking garages may not abut street intersections, be adjacent to squares or parks, or occupy lots that terminate a vista.
    10. The Technical Review Committee may approve a Type 2 Modification of required setbacks in order to preserve significant trees or views.
    11. Adjacent parking areas must have vehicular connections via an alley or internally.
    12. Where adjacent on any side to a residential use, an off-street parking area must be adequately screened and landscaped to buffer the residential use in accordance with the adopted Traditional Neighborhood Development Plan.
    13. If architectural standards have been adopted as part of the Traditional Neighborhood Development Plan, all architectural plans for new buildings, expansions, and remodeling, shall be reviewed by a Town Architect retained by the developer for conformance with the architectural standards and the Traditional Neighborhood Development Plan.
  • Standards Applicable to Business Incubators
    1. Business incubators are intended to accommodate retail sales and service, office, personal and professional service, and research and development uses. Certain light industrial uses may be allowed provided the external impacts are no greater than impacts of the other permitted uses.
    2. The maximum cumulative size of a business incubator is 18,000 square feet of gross floor area.
    3. Outdoor display is prohibited.
    4. Individual workspaces must be separated by floor to ceiling walls. The incubator must also contain common areas for elements such as administrative support services, business equipment, conference and meeting rooms, break rooms, and other equipment designed to serve the occupants. Up to 2 loading docks are allowed.
  • Standards Applicable to Food Stores
    In the TN district, the maximum gross floor area is 18,000 square feet.
  • Standards Applicable to Religious Assembly Uses
    1. In the TN district, religious assembly uses must be placed on a lot so as to front on the street and, where possible, terminate a vista.
    2. Religious assembly uses in the TN district may have only one accessory building. The accessory building must be set back into the property at least 20 feet from the front façade of the principal structure.
    3. Religious assembly uses are subject to the standards of 30-8-12.2(G).
  • Standards Applicable to Libraries, Museums, and Coliseums
    Libraries, museums, or coliseums in the TN district may have only one accessory building. The accessory building must be set back into the property at least 20 feet from the front façade of the principal structure.
  • Standards Applicable to Post Offices
    Post offices in the TN district may have only one accessory building. The accessory building must be set back into the property at least 20 feet from the front façade of the principal structure.
  • General Design Guidelines
    1. Compatibility of Design
      1. Buildings within a block face must reflect a continuity of building scale at the building line.
      2. A consistent building line should be maintained at the setback line along the street. However, projections of porches, bay windows, stoops, and other minor building masses into the street setback are encouraged in order to create an interesting block character. Large street setbacks to accommodate parking lots in front of a building are prohibited.
      3. In areas of mixed residential types, the height and massing of a building may not be more than twice the height and massing of structures adjacent to or across the street from the building.
      4. A commercial or mixed-use building must integrate its appearance with the area and may not exceed twice the height and massing of adjacent buildings
    2. Human Scale Design
      Human scale design typically reflects the elements listed below.
      1. Buildings that avoid long, monotonous, uninterrupted walls or roof planes. Blank, windowless walls are generally not allowed along street frontages. Where solid walls are required by building codes, the wall should be articulated by the provision of blank window openings trimmed with frames, sills, lintels, or if the building is occupied by a commercial use, by using recessed or projecting display window cases;
      2. Commercial structures that incorporate awnings or arcades, which may project over the sidewalk into the street right-of-way with city approval;
      3. Ground floor retail, service, restaurant, and other commercial uses with transparent display windows on a minimum of 50% of the first floor front to provide views into the interior of buildings;
      4. Entrances and storefronts facing the street;
      5. Doors, windows, balconies, porches, and roof decks with visibility of the street and other public spaces to encourage social interaction;
      6. Porches generally as a significant element of the house design, located on the front or side of the dwelling; and
      7. Rear vehicle access from an alley as a preference. However, if a garage is oriented toward the street, it must be located a minimum of 20 feet behind the front façade of the principal structure. Freestanding garages and carport structures for multiple dwelling unit buildings must be designed to be integral with the building design or sited so as to avoid long and monotonous rows of garage doors and long monotonous building walls.
    3. Guidelines for the Provision of Traditional Neighborhood Open Space
      1. Traditional neighborhood open space should be incorporated as a fundamental element of the Plan.
      2. Open spaces should emphasize safe and inviting traditional neighborhood areas such as squares, parks, and greenways. Such areas should be integrated into the neighborhood pattern for the active and passive enjoyment of neighborhood residents.
      3. Traditional neighborhood open space should be planned and improved to be highly accessible and usable by persons living or working nearby. Except for areas designated as preserves, it should be cleared of underbrush and debris and may contain one or more of the following or similar improvements: landscaping, walks, benches, seating areas, fountains, ponds, ball fields and playground equipment. Significant stands of trees, streamside areas, and other valuable topographic features should be preserved within the open space areas.
  • Street Trees
    Street Trees are required along both sides of a street in the TN Traditional Neighborhood District in accordance with the approved locations shown in the adopted Traditional Neighborhood Development Plan for the district.

    • (Amended by Ord. 13-101 on 7/16/13)

    Resources

    Traditional Neighborhood Overlay Districts

    Martin Luther King Jr. Drive North
    Southside
    Willow Oaks

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.1 General

  • Overlay zoning is generally used when there is special public interest that does not coincide with the base zoning districts in a particular geographic area. It is a mapped area that may either impose additional restrictions or relax certain provisions of the underlying zoning district.
  • Overlay zoning district regulations apply in combination with underlying (base) zoning district regulations and all other applicable regulations of this ordinance. When overlay district standards conflict with standards that would otherwise apply under this zoning ordinance, the regulations of the overlay zoning district govern. Otherwise, all applicable regulations of this zoning ordinance apply in overlay districts.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.2 -AO, Airport Overlay District

  • Establishment
    The -AO, Airport Overlay District is hereby established to protect certain areas around the Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport from inappropriate development.
  • District Standards
    All development within an Airport Overlay District must comply with the following:
    1. Piedmont Triad Airport Notification
      All permit applications, site plans and other plans proposing buildings, signs and other structures with a height of 50 feet or more must be accompanied by written documentation from the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority indicating that the proposal complies with all applicable airport regulations. No permit or other plan approval may be granted without such written documentation.
    2. Restriction on Residential Uses within AO-A of the Airport Overlay District
      Residential uses are prohibited within AO-A with the exception of single-family detached dwellings on lots that are at least 40,000 square feet in area.

    3. Airport Overlay District - Residential Standards
      Residential uses located within both AO-A and AO-B are subject to the following standards: 

      1. Public Notification of Potential Aircraft Noise Impacts

        Public notification of the potential aircraft noise impacts made to prospective purchasers of property within the Airport Overlay District shall be made in accordance with the following requirements.

        1. Where public notification statements are required or provided for property within the district, the following statement shall be used: "This property is located within the Airport Overlay District and is subject to both day and nighttime aircraft overflights and to aircraft noise that may increase in the future and that you may find to be objectionable dependent upon the use and location of the property.”

        2. In accordance with the N.C. Residential Property Disclosure Act in Section 47E of the North Carolina General Statutes, all landowners and their agents shall provide a public notification statement to all prospective purchasers through a written disclosure statement.

        3. A public notification statement shall appear on the recorded final plat for all subdivisions of land within the district. In addition, the subdivision owner shall provide public notice to all prospective lot purchasers through a written disclosure statement. 

      2. Noise Level Reduction Design
        New residential uses shall be designed to achieve an outside to inside noise reduction level of at least 30 decibels (dB). This performance measure may be achieved by any suitable combination of building design, building materials, construction standards or other industry accepted measures so as to reduce the interior noise levels from overhead aircraft flights. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a residential use, a qualified acoustical professional satisfactory to the Planning Department shall certify that the measures used to construct the residential use will achieve at least a 30 dB noise level reduction.

        (Amended by Ord. 21-074 on 6/15/21)

    •  

    Resources

    Airport Overlay District

    Airport Overlay District (Map)

    Effective on: 6/15/2021

    30-7-8.3 –ACO, Activity Center Overlay District

  • Establishment of an Activity Center Overlay
    1. An Activity Center Overlay District may be established as provided in 30-4-8.1.
    2. The following Activity Center Overlay Districts have been established. See official zoning map for district boundaries.
      1. [Reserved]
  • Conformance with Activity Center Master Plan
    Development and construction activity within an Activity Center Overlay District must conform to the adopted plan and design manual for the subject district.
  • Standards
    [Reserved]

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.4 –CBO, Central Business Overlay

  • Establishment
    A Central Business Overlay district is hereby created that includes all land located within a 1.5-mile radius of the center point of the intersection of Market Street and Elm Street.
  • New Outdoor Advertising Signs Prohibited
    No new outdoor advertising signs may be established within the Central Business Overlay district after June 16, 2008 except as provided in 30-2-5.5.

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.5 –DDO, Downtown Design Overlay

  • Establishment
    1. A Downtown Design Overlay district may be established as provided in 30-4-8.2.
    2. The Downtown Design Overlay district is hereby created. See the official zoning map for district boundaries.
  • Conformance with District Design Guidelines
    Development and construction activity within the Downtown Design Overlay district must conform to the adopted design guidelines for the subject district.

    • (Amended by Ord. 10-133 on 9/7/10)

    Resources

    Downtown Design Overlay District

    Map of the District Boundary 
    Downtown Design Manual (Process & Guidelines) 
    Downtown Design Manual (Appendices)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.6 –HDO, Historic District Overlay

  • Establishment of a Historic District Overlay
    1. A historic district overlay may be established as provided in 30-4-12.1.
    2. The following historic district overlays have been established. See official zoning map for district boundaries.
      1. Dunleath.
      2. College Hill.
      3. Fisher Park.
  • Conformance with District Design Guidelines
    Development and construction activity within a historic district overlay must conform to the adopted district report and the Historic District Program Manual and Design Guidelines. Furthermore, a certificate of appropriateness may be required. See 30-4-12.4 for applicability and exceptions.

    • Resources

    Historic District Overlay Districts

    Historic District Manual and Design Guidelines (Manual)
    Dunleath District (Map)
    College Hill District (Map)
    Fisher Park District (Map)

    (Amended by Ord. 17-103 on 8/15/17)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.7 –MHO, Manufactured Housing Overlay Districts

    Class AA manufactured dwellings may be permitted on single-family lots in any residential district provided overlay district zoning is approved by the City Council and each manufactured dwelling complies with the following standards.

    1. Designation of a Manufactured Housing Overlay District
      1. A Manufactured Housing Overlay District may be established as provided in 30-4-8.8.
      2. A Manufactured Housing Overlay District may be established only in a Residential base zoning district.
    2. Standards
      1. Minimum Development Size
        Within a Manufactured Housing Overlay District, the minimum development size is:
        1. Ten existing contiguous lots covering at least 90,000 square feet, excluding public street right-of-way; or
        2. 120,000 square feet of land, excluding public street right-of-way.
      2. Minimum Dwelling Standards
        A manufactured dwelling must:
        1. Be used as a single-family dwelling;
        2. Be at least 16 feet wide;
        3. Have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of enclosed and heated space;
        4. Have a length not exceeding 4 times its width (length is measured along the longest axis and width is measured perpendicular to the longest axis at the narrowest part);
        5. Have a minimum roof pitch of 3.5 feet of vertical rise for each 12 feet of horizontal run;
        6. Have an eave projection for all roof structures of at least 6 inches, which may include a gutter;
        7. Have exterior siding comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction, consisting of one or more of the following:
          1. Vinyl or aluminum lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of flat white paint);
          2. Cedar or other wood siding;
          3. Wood grain, weather-resistant press board siding;
          4. Stucco siding; or
          5. Brick or stone siding;
        8. Have a roof finished with a Class C or better roofing material that is commonly used in standard residential construction;
        9. Have stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps, and other means of entrance and exit installed or constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in the NC Building Code. These must be attached firmly to the primary structure and anchored securely to the ground. Wood stairs may only be used in conjunction with a porch or entrance platform that is at least 24 square feet in area;
        10. Have the towing apparatus, wheels, axles, and transporting lights removed. These may not be included in length and width measurements;
        11. Have the longest axis oriented parallel or within a 10 degree deflection of being parallel to the lot frontage. The Technical Review Committee may approve a Type 2 Modification (see 30-4-11) allowing alternative positioning on the site; and
        12. Be set up in accordance with the standards established by the NC Department of Insurance. In addition, a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall constructed in accordance with the standards of the NC Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, unpierced except for required ventilation and access, must be installed under the perimeter of the dwelling.

    Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.8 –NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts

  • A.
    Establishment of a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
    1. 1.
      A Neighborhood Conservation overlay district may be established as provided in 30-4-8.4.
    2. 2.
      The following –NCO districts have been established (see zoning map for district boundaries):
      1. a.
        Westridge Neighborhood
  • B.
    Conformance with District Design Guidelines
    Development and construction activity within a Neighborhood Conservation overlay district must conform to the adopted design guidelines for the subject district, as follows
    1. 1.
      Westridge Road Design Manual
    2. 2.
      West Friendly Avenue Design Manual
  • C.
    Modifications to –NCO Plan Manual
    Alternate standards and designs may be approved by the Technical Review Committee as a Type 2 Modification (See 30-4-11)

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.9 –PSO, Pedestrian Scale Overlay Districts

  • Establishment of a Pedestrian Scale Overlay
    1. A Pedestrian Scale Overlay District may be established as provided in 30-4-8.5.
    2. The following Pedestrian Scale Overlay Districts have been established. See official zoning map for district boundaries.
      1. East Market Street.
      2. Spring Garden Street.
  • Conformance with District Design Guidelines
    Development and construction activity within a Pedestrian Scale Overlay District must conform to the adopted design guidelines for the subject district.
    1. East Market Street Design Manual
    2. Spring Garden Street Design Manual
  • Modifications to –PSO Plan Manual
    Alternate standards and designs may be approved by the Technical Review Committee as a Type 2 Modification (30-4-11)

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.10 –SCO, Scenic Corridor Overlay Districts

  • Establishment of a Scenic Corridor Overlay
    1. A Scenic Corridor Overlay District may be established as provided in 30-4-8.6.
    2. The following Scenic Corridor Overlay Districts have been established. See official zoning map for district boundaries.
    3. The SCO-1, SCO-2 and SCO-NC 68 overlay districts are intended to be applied to lands located along the Urban Loop and NC 68 within the City’s jurisdiction.
      1. SCO-NC Highway 68 Scenic Corridor Overlay District
        The NC Highway 68 Scenic Corridor Overlay District is bounded by all land which is located within 1,500 feet on either side of the centerline of NC Highway 68 is included within the overlay zone, except that the overlay zone on the east side of NC Highway 68 beginning at its intersection with Market Street and continuing north along NC Highway 68 for 1,000 feet only includes land located within the centerline of NC Highway 68 and the centerline of Burgess Road. Any area annexed into the city that is located within 1,500 feet on either side of the centerline of NC Highway 68 will be included effective upon annexation.
      2. Urban Loop
        1. SCO-1 Scenic Corridor Overlay District-1
          The Scenic Corridor Overlay District is bounded by all land within 1,000 feet on either side of the centerline of the highway. The following controlled access highways or portions thereof are included in the SCO-1 District:
          1. From 1,000 feet east of the centerline of North Elm Street and the Urban Loop eastward to 1,500 feet east of the centerline of U.S. 220 and the Urban Loop; and
          2. From 1,500 feet north of the centerline of Bryan Boulevard and the Urban Loop eastward to 1,000 feet west of the centerline of Battleground Avenue and the Urban Loop.
          3. Interchanges included in the SCO-2 District are exempt from the requirements for SCO-1.
          4. Any area listed above annexed into the City that is located within 1,000 feet on either side of the centerline of the Urban Loop will be included effective upon annexation.
        2. SCO-2 Scenic Corridor Overlay District-2
          The Scenic Corridor Overlay District is bounded by all land within 1,000 feet on either side of the centerline of the highway. The following controlled access highways or portions thereof are included in the SCO-2 District:
          1. From 1,500 feet east of the centerline of U.S. 220 and the Urban Loop westward to 1,500 feet north of the centerline of Bryan Boulevard and the Urban Loop;
          2. From 1,000 feet west of the centerline of Battleground Avenue and the Urban Loop eastward to 1,000 feet east of the centerline of North Elm Street and the Urban Loop;
          3. From 1,000 feet west of the centerline of Yanceyville Street and the Urban Loop to 1,000 feet east of the centerline of Yanceyville Street and the Urban Loop;
          4. From 1,500 feet northwest of the centerline of U.S. 29 and the Urban Loop to 1,500 feet southeast of the centerline of U.S. 29 and the Urban Loop;
          5. From 1,000 feet north of the centerline of Huffine Mill Road and the Urban Loop to 1,000 feet south of the centerline of Huffine Mill Road and the Urban Loop;
          6. From 1,000 feet north of the centerline of Wendover Avenue and the Urban Loop to 1,000 feet south of the centerline of Wendover Avenue and the Urban Loop;
          7. From 1,500 feet north of the centerline of I-85/40 and the Urban Loop to 1,500 feet south of the centerline of I-85/40 and the Urban Loop;
          8. From 1,000 feet east of the centerline of Youngs Mill Road and the Urban Loop to 1,000 feet west of the centerline of Youngs Mill Road and the Urban Loop;
          9. From 1,000 feet northeast of the centerline of Alamance Church Road and the Urban Loop to 1,000 feet southwest of the centerline of Alamance Church Road and the Urban Loop;
          10. From 1,500 feet east of the centerline of U.S. 421 and the Urban Loop to 1,500 feet west of the centerline of U.S. 421 and the Urban Loop;
          11. From 1,000 feet east of the centerline of South Elm-Eugene Street and the Urban Loop to 1,000 feet west of the centerline of South Elm-Eugene Street and the Urban Loop;
          12. Any area listed above annexed into the City that is located within 1,000 feet on either side of the centerline of the Urban Loop will be included effective upon annexation.
  • Conformance with District Design Guidelines
    Development and construction activity within a Scenic Corridor Overlay District must conform to the adopted design guidelines for the subject district. Such guidelines can be found in the Scenic Corridor Overlay Districts Design Manual.
  • General Requirements in any Scenic Corridor Overlay
    The following general requirements will apply in any Scenic Corridor Overlay District:
    1. Except where specifically modified by the Scenic Corridor Overlay District standards, all uses in the Overlay must comply with the requirements of the underlying zoning district. In situations where the standards of the Overlay are in conflict with the standards of the underlying district, the more restrictive standards govern.
    2. All uses permitted in the underlying zoning districts are allowed in the Scenic Corridor Overlay subject to the requirements of the Overlay District.
  • SCO-3 Scenic Corridor Overlay District-3 Standards
    [Reserved]
  • SCO-4 Scenic Corridor Overlay District-4 Standards
    [Reserved]

    • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    30-7-8.11 –VCO, Visual Corridor Overlay

  • Establishment
    Within the city limits, a Visual Corridor Overlay district is hereby created that includes all land located within 1,500 feet on either side of the centerline of the streets and highways specified below. Any area annexed to the city that is located on these streets will be included within the Visual Corridor Overlay district upon the effective date of the annexation. The streets and highways included are:
    1. Bryan Boulevard;
    2. Cone Boulevard;
    3. Freeman Mill Road from Rehobeth Church Road to Lovett Street;
    4. Friendly Avenue;
    5. Holden Road;
    6. North Elm Street;
    7. New Garden Road; and
    8. East Gate City Boulevard and East Lee Street from O.Henry Boulevard to the city limits.
  • New Outdoor Advertising Signs Prohibited
    No new outdoor advertising signs may be established within the Visual Corridor Overlay district, except as provided for in 30-2-5.5.

    • Resources

    Visual Corridor Overlay District

    Visual Corridor Overlay District (Text) (Map)

    (Amended by Ord. 16-12 on 1/19/16)

    Effective on: 1/1/1901