Lanark City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 10
DISTRICT LOT REGULATIONS
10-10-1: DISTRICT LOT REGULATIONS
It shall be unlawful to erect or alter any building within the City unless the following minimum lot and yard areas and bulk controls are provided and maintained in connection with such building.
MINIMUM LOT REQUIREMENTS BY DISTRICT
District
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Area Sq. Ft.
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Width Feet
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Yard Setback | Side Interiorc | Side Corner | |
Frontb | Rear
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District
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Area Sq. Ft.
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Width Feet
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Yard Setback | Side Interiorc | Side Corner | |
Frontb | Rear
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A | ||||||
One-family dwellings | 1 acrea | 150 | 30 | 35 | 15 | 25 |
R1 | ||||||
One-family dwellings | 10,000d | 75d | 30 | 35e | 10f | 15 |
Two-family dwellings | Variesg | 90 | 30 | 35e | 10f | 15 |
Multiple-family dwellings | Variesg | 100 | 30 | 35e | 12 | 15 |
Other uses | 10,000 | 90 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 20 |
R2 | ||||||
One-family dwellings | 7,200d | 60d | 30 | 35e | 7h | 10 |
Two-family dwellings | Variesi | 75 | 30 | 35e | 7h | 10 |
Multiple-family dwellings | Variesi | 90 | 30 | 35e | 10 | 12 |
Other uses | 8,500 | 75 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 15 |
C1 | ||||||
All usesi | 15,000 | 100 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 20 |
C2 | ||||||
All uses | 2,000 | 20 | none | 10 | none | none |
One-family dwellings | 7,200d | 60d | 30 | 35e | 7h | 10 |
Two-family dwellings | Variesi | 75d | 30 | 35e | 7h | 10 |
Multiple-family dwellings | Variesi | 90 | 30 | 35e | 10 | 12 |
Commercial | 15,000 | 100 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 20 |
I | ||||||
All usesi | 15,000 | 100 | 30 | 20 | 12 | 20 |
(1982 Code; amd. Ord. 691, 9-5-1996)
Notes:
a. A lot area of less than one acre may be permitted if the owner or developer can show by means of soil percolation tests that a lesser area would be sufficient for the proper functioning of septic tanks but in no case shall a one-family dwelling be built on a lot less than 1/2 acre in size. (1982 Code)
b. Where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the minimum front yard setback shall be the average setback of said structures. (Ord. 659, 3-15-1994)
c. Buildings over 11/2 stories in height shall require 5 feet for each additional story in addition to the required minimum side yard.
d. A one-family dwelling may be erected on a lot having less than the minimum required area and width provided the lot existed by virtue of a recorded plat or deed at the time of passage of this Article; however, in no event shall a one-family dwelling be erected on a lot less than 5,000 square feet in area or less than 50 feet in width. (1982 Code)
e. Detached residential garages shall have a minimum rear yard of 5 feet. In addition, there shall be no setback requirement for driveways to detached residential garages and all other driveways located on property in the city. There shall be no required setback on driveways to attached residential garages or driveways on property going to any other type of building or acting as a driveway without being connected to a building. It shall be permissible to have driveways built on the boundary line of a property or, in the alternative, located anywhere on the property that the owners desire. Nothing in this subsection shall in any way confer a right for a driveway to be constructed in a way in which it is allowed to constitute a trespass on adjoining property. (Ord. 652, 5-18-1993)
f. Interior side yards may be 6 feet on the side where there is an attached garage. Detached residential garages may be located within 4 feet of a side lot line provided such garages are located within the required minimum rear yard.
g. 10,000 square feet for 1 dwelling unit plus 2,700 square feet for each additional efficiency or 1 bedroom unit, and/or 3,600 square feet for each additional unit containing 2 or more bedrooms.
h. Interior side yards may be 4 feet on the side where there is an attached garage. Detached residential garages require no side yard provided such garages are located within the required minimum rear yard.
i. 10,000 square feet for 1 dwelling unit plus 2,200 square feet for each additional efficiency or 1 bedroom unit, and/or 2,700 square feet for each additional unit containing 2 or more bedrooms. (1982 Code)
j. An accessory structure such as a private garage, shed, gazebo, screened in structure, outdoor furnace, sign, or play equipment shall not be constructed or placed on a residential lot without an existing principal building already present for residential occupancy.
k. A major residential accessory structure shall not be located in front of the principal building or in the front yard of a lot area. Any accessory structure shall be located within the minimum rear and side yard setbacks from the lot lines. For purposes of this note, a "major residential accessory structure" shall be considered a shed, garage, gazebo, screened in porch, outdoor furnace or any other substantial construction. Small signs and play equipment shall not be considered major structures and may be located in front of the principal building or in the front yard of the lot area. Other small easily moveable items may also be located in the front of the lot area. If a dispute arises as to what is a major structure, a decision shall be rendered by the zoning board of appeals and the decision shall be final. For purposes of this note, attached garages which are located at the front of a residence shall not be considered a violation of this note.
l. Any structure directly attached to a principal building shall not be considered as accessory. The minimum separation distance between a detached accessory structure and the principal building shall be 3 feet.
m. In the event that a party owns 2 or more adjoining lots and intends to build or has built a residence on these multiple lots, said multiple lots shall be considered a single lot for purposes of this provision of the zoning ordinance. The adjoining lots must adjoin along a substantial portion of their boundary lines and 2 lots which are adjoining only at a point where 2 corners come together shall not be considered adjoining lots for purposes of the zoning ordinance. (Ord. 777, 11-25-2003)