The following Space Dimensions Table states the space dimensions required for each lot in a zoning district:

Table Notes:

¹

TN-MX density. Non-residential uses shall be further limited to a maximum square footage of six thousand (6,000) square feet per each individual use within buildings in this district.

²

Context-sensitive dimensions. Designated dimensional requirements shall not apply to a property where the average space dimension located within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property does not comply with the corresponding dimensional requirement of the Space Dimensions Table. In such case, the director may adjust the dimensional requirement to a dimension that is no greater than the greatest and no less than the least dimension that is located within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property.

³

TN-R and TN-MR Cottage Court building typologies. Cottage Court building typologies in TN-R and TN-MR zoning districts shall have the following minimum lot requirements:

a.

Cottage Court developments shall provide a minimum lot area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

b.

Individual Cottage Court lots within such developments shall provide a minimum lot area of one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet.

⁴

Maximum building heights. See also transitional height plane provisions in section 25B-20-4.

⁵

Townhouses. Townhouses shall be permitted to have zero-lot-line setbacks for individual units. Listed side yard dimensions shall apply to the yards provided adjacent to the entire row of townhouses and shall not be applied to individual townhouse units within the row of townhouses.

⁶

SD-MH. All yards shall be in conformance with section 25B-30-8(a).

⁷

DT-MX building heights. Maximum building heights within the DT-MX district and the Downtown LaGrange Historic District may be further reduced through requirements for building stepbacks or additional overall height reductions imposed through the obtaining of a certificate of appropriateness from the historic preservation commission.

⁸

DT-MX front yard maximum. Parcels located within the Garden District subarea shall nave no maximum front yard setback limitation.

⁹

R district accessory structure rear yard setbacks. Accessory structures in R districts shall be permitted to utilize the side yard setback dimensional requirement of the respective zoning district for purposes of establishing a rear yard setback for such uses.

¹⁰

For lots defined as through lots, the minimum and maximum setback requirements for front yards shall apply to both street frontages.

¹¹

Residential uses in designated MX districts. Single-family attached dwellings, single-family detached dwellings, and two-family dwellings within such designated MX districts shall have a minimum floor area requirement of 750 square feet for such structures. Other than this exemption of minimum floor area, such structures shall be required to be built in accordance with the space dimension standards and all other UDO regulations applicable to the ES-R, SU-R, or TN-R zoning district. Such uses are permitted to choose from the ES-R, SU-R, or TN-R zoning districts for purposes of meeting this regulation.

Items noted as "None" or "N/A" for designated zoning districts within the chart have no such corresponding regulation.

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21; Ord. No. 22-01, § 1, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 22-16, § 2, 12-13-22; Ord. No. 24-27, § 1, 9-10-24)

(a)

Every building erected or moved shall be on a lot adjacent to an approved public or private street or alley, and all structures shall have safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection, and required off-street parking.

(b)

In the event a land-locked lot exists that has been legally subdivided through the applicable subdivision process as of the effective date of this zoning ordinance, the property owner shall be entitled to building permits, provided:

(1)

All other zoning and development standards are met, or appropriate variances are approved to allow the lot to be developed or altered as proposed; and

(2)

The property owner has acquired an access easement to an approved public or private street or alley in compliance with the standards established in title 25C, [chapter 25C-5] article III. Said easement shall be duly recorded and made part of the property deed.

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21)

(a)

The following setback encroachments are permitted:

(1)

Architectural features, such as: Cornices, eaves, chimneys, canopies, landings, bay windows, energy generation devices, affixed or stand-alone air conditioners, fencing, retaining walls or other similar features may encroach into the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks, provided such encroachments do not exceed three (3) feet, and provided such features are no closer than three (3) feet to the side or rear yard property line.

(2)

Unenclosed decks, inclusive of staircases, may encroach into required rear and side yard setbacks provided such features are no closer than three (3) feet to the side or rear yard property line.

(3)

Patios, driveways, walkways, unenclosed staircases and similar surfaces may encroach into all setbacks.

(4)

Unenclosed porches and stoops, inclusive of staircases, may encroach into required front yard up to twelve (12) feet. For townhomes, such features may encroach up to the property line or the edge of an access easement in the case of a private street.

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21)

The height limitations of this zoning ordinance shall not apply to unoccupied portions of buildings such as spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, chimneys, mechanical and electrical equipment and associated screening, smokestacks, derricks, conveyors, flagpoles, or aerials. The maximum height allowed for these elements shall be the maximum height allowed in the designated zoning district plus an additional fifteen (15) percent.

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21)

(a)

This section regulates fences, walls, and fences and walls in combination.

(b)

General conditions.

(1)

Fences and walls shall be maintained in good repair.

(2)

Fences and walls may step down a slope, however supports shall be vertical and plumb.

(3)

Posts shall be anchored in concrete.

(4)

Supports shall face inward to the property.

(5)

Barbed wire shall be permitted on fences and walls on properties within CP-GI and CP-HI zoning districts. Fences and walls for all other uses are prohibited from utilizing barbed wire.

(c)

Fences, general.

(1)

Fences in the front yard.

a.

Maximum height. Fences shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and shall not extend into the public right-of-way. See section 25B-15-6 for corner lot restrictions. Properties within CP-GI and CP-HI zoning districts are allowed fences up to six (6) feet in height. Fence posts and pillars shall be permitted to be located an additional one (1) foot higher than the maximum height allowed for the remaining fencing elements.

b.

Materials. Fences shall not be made of wire, woven metal, or chain link, unless located on property within CP-GI and CP-HI zoning districts. All other fences shall be ornamental or decorative fences constructed of brick, stone, stucco, split rail, wood, aluminum, or wrought iron. The fence shall be a minimum of fifty (50) percent transparent. Exposed block, tires, junk or other discarded material shall be prohibited fence materials. No barbed wire, razor wire, chain link fence or similar elements shall be visible from any public plaza, ground level or sidewalk level outdoor dining area, street or thoroughfare, or public right-of-way.

(2)

Fences in interior side and rear yards.

a.

Maximum height. Fences shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.

b.

Materials. If a fence is constructed of chain link or other metal fencing, fence shall be vinyl, powder coated, or galvanized.

(d)

Retaining walls.

(1)

Maximum height. Retaining walls in the front yard are limited to four (4) feet in height. A retaining wall located adjacent to a sidewalk along a public street shall not exceed two (2) feet in height. Retaining walls shall be limited to eight (8) feet in height within interior side and rear yards.

(2)

Materials. Retaining walls shall be constructed of decorative concrete modular block or shall be faced with stone or brick or textured cement masonry.

(e)

Fences and retaining walls combined.

(1)

Fences erected within five (5) feet of the top of a retaining wall shall be regulated by this section.

(2)

Fences and retaining walls combined that are erected within ten (10) feet of a front yard property line:

a.

Maximum height. Fences and retaining walls combined within ten (10) feet of a front yard property line shall not exceed two (2) feet for the wall and four (4) feet for the fence.

b.

Materials. Fences shall not be made of wire, woven metal, or chain link, unless located on property of an agricultural or industrial, use. All other fences shall be ornamental or decorative fences constructed of brick, stone, stucco, split rail, wood, aluminum, or wrought iron. The fence shall be a minimum of fifty (50) percent transparent. Exposed block, tires, junk or other discarded material shall be prohibited fence materials. Retaining walls shall be constructed of decorative concrete modular block or shall be faced with stone or brick or textured cement masonry.

(3)

Fences and retaining walls combined in all other locations on a lot.

a.

Maximum height. Fences and retaining walls in combination in the rear yard cannot exceed eight (8) feet each, provided their combined height does not exceed twelve (12) feet. Retaining walls and fences in the front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet each, provided their combined height does not exceed six (6) feet.

b.

Materials. Chain link and other metal fencing shall be vinyl, powder coated, or galvanized. If fences and retaining walls in combination are located in the front yard, wire, woven metal, or chain link fences are prohibited, unless located on property of an agricultural or industrial use. Retaining walls shall be constructed of decorative concrete modular block or shall be faced with stone or brick or textured cement masonry. Any portion of a combined fence and wall that exceeds ten (10) feet shall be transparent for a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the length of the fence so as to reduce the appearance of an opaque structure.

(f)

Method of measurement. Heights of fences and retaining walls shall be measured from the grade plane.

(g)

Exceptions. Temporary chain link security fences up to six (6) feet in height may be erected to surround the property up to thirty (30) days prior and thirty (30) days following completion of demolition, rehabilitation, or new construction.

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21)

On corner lots within all zoning districts, no fence, shrubbery, sign or other obstruction to traffic line of sight vision shall exceed a height of thirty (30) inches within the triangular area formed by the intersection of right-of-way lines at two (2) points measured twenty (20) feet along the property line from the intersection. Within said triangle, there shall be no sight obscuring wall, fence or foliage higher than thirty (30) inches above grade or in the case of trees, foliage lower than ten (10) feet. Vertical measurement shall be made at the top of the curb on the street or alley adjacent to the nearest side of the triangle or if no curb exists, from the edge of the nearest traveled way.

Corner Visibility Illustrations

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21)

(a)

General provisions for accessory structures. All accessory buildings and structures, including accessory dwellings, shall be subject to the following additional requirements:

(1)

An accessory building or structure shall be clearly subordinate to the primary structure in all dimensional aspects.

(2)

An accessory building or structure shall be located behind the front yard façade of the primary structure in the following locations:

a.

In all ES-R, SU-R, TN-R, and TN-MR districts; and

b.

In areas of other zoning districts that have uses and densities predominantly similar to those permitted in the districts listed in subsection a. above.

(3)

Dimensional standards.

a.

Dimensional standards for accessory buildings and structures shall be the same as those for principal structures and for zoning districts in sections 25B-15-1 and 25B-20-2.

b.

For uses other than agricultural and industrial, a maximum of three (3) accessory structures shall be permitted per lot.

c.

For uses other than agricultural and industrial, accessory structures containing area meeting the definition of floor area shall be limited to a maximum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of such floor area.

d.

Accessory structures not containing area meeting the definition of floor area shall be limited to the following maximum lot coverage: No limit for agricultural and industrial uses; and twenty-five (25) percent for all other uses.

e.

Whenever a lot abuts upon an approved alley, one-half (½) of the alley width may be considered as a portion of the required yard.

(4)

No accessory structure shall be constructed upon a lot until construction of the principal building has commenced, except when provided for industrial and agricultural uses.

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21)

(a)

Yards, general. Required yards shall be provided as an area unoccupied and unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure from forty-two (42) inches above the general ground level of the graded lot upward.

(b)

Front yards, general.

(1)

For residential dwellings, excluding multi-family dwellings:

a.

The front yard shall be landscaped and sodded with the exception of driveways, terraces, and walkways, which may occupy a maximum of one-half (½) of the front yard.

b.

Parking for automobiles, motorized vehicles, and non-motorized vehicles is only permitted in front yards when located on the permitted access driveway on asphalt or gravel surface. For parking regulations for recreational vehicles and boats, see section 25B-30-3(l).

c.

A minimum of two (2) trees shall be planted on lots used for all single-family attached, single-family detached, townhome, two-family, and industrialized building residential uses.

d.

Driveway curb cuts within front yards shall not exceed a width equal to one-half (½) of the width of the lot frontage.

e.

Driveways within front yards shall not exceed a width equal to one-half (½) of the width of the front yard.

(2)

For multi-family dwellings and all other non-residential uses:

a.

Buildings shall provide a primary pedestrian entrance adjacent to and oriented towards the front yards.

b.

The primary pedestrian entrance required in subsection a. above shall include a pedestrian walkway that provides a safe and unobstructed connection from parking areas and adjacent public sidewalks to the primary pedestrian entrance.

c.

The following elements shall be permitted in front yards when such elements are located on private property: Benches, trash receptacles, pet stations, bicycle parking racks, outdoor dining, display of public art, other street furniture, or other similar elements.

(c)

Landscape strips shall be provided along the frontage of all multi-family dwelling uses and nonresidential uses abutting a street right-of-way, except for properties in the TN-MX and DT-MX zoning districts, when the director determines that building placement prevents the location of said strips.

(1)

Landscape plantings shall be provided in a landscape strip for a minimum depth of ten (10) feet.

(2)

One (1) tree shall be planted for every forty (40) linear feet of length of street frontage, or portion thereof.

(3)

Ten (10) shrubs shall be planted for every forty (40) linear feet of length of street frontage, or portion thereof.

(4)

Clumping is permitted provided that adequate spacing is allowed for future growth and there is no gap greater than fifty (50) feet.

(5)

The remaining ground area shall be sodded, seeded, or hydroseeded with grass, and/or planted with groundcover species and/or provided with other landscaping material, or any combination thereof.

(6)

The following alternatives exist to the ten (10) foot landscape strip requirements:

a.

An earth berm at least two and one-half (2½) feet higher than the finished elevation of the parking lot, with one (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs for every forty (40) linear feet of frontage.

b.

A six (6) foot landscaped strip with a minimum three (3) foot grade drop from the right-of-way to the parking lot. One (1) shade tree and five (5) shrubs for every forty (40) linear feet.

(Ord. No. 21-10, § 1, 6-22-21; Ord. No. 22-01, § 2, 1-25-22)

(a)

Unified development plans are permitted in all zoning districts except ES-R, SU-R, and TN-R.

(b)

Unified development plans are permitted when one (1) or more parcels of land is under common control and either directly adjoining each other or directly across from each other along a public or private thoroughfare.

(c)

Unified development plans shall be used to establish conformance with on-site parking and loading, and open space requirements utilizing the entire area under common control.

(d)

Unified development plans are permitted to include parcels with different zoning district designations, with the exception of parcels listed in subsection (a) of this section that are prohibited from utilizing unified development plans.

(e)

Properties developed pursuant to an initial approved unified development plan may be subdivided into different ownership that can be acknowledged as separate parcels, even if any of the subdivided parcels would not meet all the on-site parking, loading, and open space requirements after the subdivision is completed.

(f)

Any changes from the approved unified development plan shall require a new or amended unified development plan, which shall be based on the same area of land as the initial approval. Where a single property owner no longer owns all parcels, the applicant shall obtain authorization from all property owners prior to permit submittal, with the exception of public streets deeded to the City of LaGrange.

(g)

Unified development plans shall be permitted to be utilized to enable residential developments to build multiple residential dwelling structures upon one or more properties that are held in common ownership. This application will enable residential developments with multiple detached units to be built without the need to create individually platted and owned parcels for each individual dwelling or structure. Unified development plans used for this purpose shall submit the clear delineation of conceptual lot boundaries for all individual buildings or structures for the sole purpose of enabling the city to regulate and apply all applicable UDO standards. Developments utilizing this mechanism are not required to legally subdivide the property to create new lots of record for each proposed new structure built upon the property.

(Ord. No. 22-01, § 3, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 22-16, § 7, 12-13-22)