Lansing City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 56-172.- Purpose statements.

(a)

R1 single-family residential district. The purpose of the R1 single-family residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached residential development on lots that are a minimum of 8,450 square feet in area within the village. The R1 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

(b)

R2 single-family residential district. The purpose of the R2 single-family residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached residential development on lots that are a minimum of 7,150 square feet in area within the village. The R2 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

(c)

R3 single-family attached residential district. The purpose of the R3 single-family attached residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached and compatible single-family attached residential development consisting of either single-family, two-family or townhouse dwellings, as defined by this article. The R3 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

(d)

R4 general residential district. The purpose of the R4 general residential district is to provide for, and preserve, the quality of higher density residential development that promotes the efficient use of land and infrastructure and provides for a variety of housing types and styles where such development is compatible with adjacent uses. The R4 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.1)

Sec. 56-173. - Permitted and special uses.

See Appendix B - Global Use Table.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.2; Ord. No. 23-032, § 12, 8-15-2023)

Sec. 56-174. - Yard and bulk regulations.

Table 56-174 establishes yard and bulk regulations for the residential districts.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.3)

Sec. 56-175. - General standards of applicability.

(a)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses. See section 56-266 for standards governing detached garages, pools, and other accessory buildings, structures and uses.

(b)

Permitted encroachments. See section 56-267 for standards governing encroachments.

(c)

Off-street parking and loading. See article XI of this chapter for standards governing off-street parking and loading.

(d)

Landscaping and screening. See article XII of this chapter governing landscaping and screening.

(e)

Environmental performance standards. See section 56-268 for environmental performance standards.

(f)

Temporary uses. See section 56-290 for standards governing temporary uses.

(g)

Signs. See article XIII of this chapter for standards governing signs.

(h)

Airport. All structures, uses and construction near the airport shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the FAA and IDOT regulations.

Table 56-174 Residential District Yard and Bulk Regulations

	Zoning District
Yard and Bulk Regulations	R1	R2	R3	R4
Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet)
Single-family detached dwelling	8,450 sq. ft.	7,150 sq. ft.	8,100 sq. ft.	n/a
Two-family dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	4,050 sq. ft.	3,750 sq. ft.
Townhouse dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	3,750 sq. ft.	3,750 sq. ft.
Multiple-family dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	n/a	3,500 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area for planned development (acres)	Three acres	Three acres	Three acres	Three acres
Minimum lot width (feet)	65 feet	55 feet	65 feet for single-family and two-family dwellings; 100 feet for townhouse dwellings	65 feet for two-family dwellings; 100 feet for townhouse and multiple-family dwellings Minimum Yard (Feet)
Front	25 feet	20 feet	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater
Interior side single-family and two-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family and two-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for two-family dwellings
Interior side townhouse and multiple-family dwellings	n/a	n/a	Eight feet if townhouse units front the street; 20 feet for townhouse units that do not front the street	Eight feet for townhouse units and multiple-family buildings that front the street; 20 feet for townhouse and multiple-family buildings that do not front the street
Minimum distance between townhouse and multiple-family dwelling	n/a	n/a	Ten feet	Ten feet
Corner side	20 feet	20 feet	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater
Rear	40 where there is dedicated alley; 35 feet where there is no dedicated alley	40 where there is dedicated alley; 35 feet where there is no dedicated alley	30 feet	30 feet
Maximum lot coverage (percent)	40 Percent	40 Percent	50 Percent	50 Percent
Maximum floor area ratio, nonresidential	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 nonresidential uses
Maximum building height, principal building (feet)	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family and two-family dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower for two-family dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse and multiple-family dwellings
Maximum building height, accessory buildings (feet)	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet

NOTES:

¹ Unless otherwise specified, the rear, side, and front yard requirements for nonresidential uses, where permitted, in R1 and R2 districts shall be the same as those for single-family residential uses in R1 and R2 districts and the same as for townhouse dwellings in R3 and R4 districts.

² Nonresidential uses shall be permitted to be a maximum height of 35 feet in all residential districts.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.4; Ord. No. 11-010, § 2(2), 5-17-2011; Ord. No. 15-010, § 2, 3-3-2015; Ord. No. 23-032, § 13, 8-15-2023)

Lansing City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 56-172.- Purpose statements.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.1)

Sec. 56-173. - Permitted and special uses.

See Appendix B - Global Use Table.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.2; Ord. No. 23-032, § 12, 8-15-2023)

Sec. 56-174. - Yard and bulk regulations.

Table 56-174 establishes yard and bulk regulations for the residential districts.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.3)

Sec. 56-175. - General standards of applicability.

(a)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses. See section 56-266 for standards governing detached garages, pools, and other accessory buildings, structures and uses.

(b)

Permitted encroachments. See section 56-267 for standards governing encroachments.

(c)

Off-street parking and loading. See article XI of this chapter for standards governing off-street parking and loading.

(d)

Landscaping and screening. See article XII of this chapter governing landscaping and screening.

(e)

Environmental performance standards. See section 56-268 for environmental performance standards.

(f)

Temporary uses. See section 56-290 for standards governing temporary uses.

(g)

Signs. See article XIII of this chapter for standards governing signs.

(h)

Airport. All structures, uses and construction near the airport shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the FAA and IDOT regulations.

Table 56-174 Residential District Yard and Bulk Regulations

	Zoning District
Yard and Bulk Regulations	R1	R2	R3	R4
Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet)
Single-family detached dwelling	8,450 sq. ft.	7,150 sq. ft.	8,100 sq. ft.	n/a
Two-family dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	4,050 sq. ft.	3,750 sq. ft.
Townhouse dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	3,750 sq. ft.	3,750 sq. ft.
Multiple-family dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	n/a	3,500 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area for planned development (acres)	Three acres	Three acres	Three acres	Three acres
Minimum lot width (feet)	65 feet	55 feet	65 feet for single-family and two-family dwellings; 100 feet for townhouse dwellings	65 feet for two-family dwellings; 100 feet for townhouse and multiple-family dwellings Minimum Yard (Feet)
Front	25 feet	20 feet	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater
Interior side single-family and two-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family and two-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for two-family dwellings
Interior side townhouse and multiple-family dwellings	n/a	n/a	Eight feet if townhouse units front the street; 20 feet for townhouse units that do not front the street	Eight feet for townhouse units and multiple-family buildings that front the street; 20 feet for townhouse and multiple-family buildings that do not front the street
Minimum distance between townhouse and multiple-family dwelling	n/a	n/a	Ten feet	Ten feet
Corner side	20 feet	20 feet	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater
Rear	40 where there is dedicated alley; 35 feet where there is no dedicated alley	40 where there is dedicated alley; 35 feet where there is no dedicated alley	30 feet	30 feet
Maximum lot coverage (percent)	40 Percent	40 Percent	50 Percent	50 Percent
Maximum floor area ratio, nonresidential	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 nonresidential uses
Maximum building height, principal building (feet)	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family and two-family dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower for two-family dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse and multiple-family dwellings
Maximum building height, accessory buildings (feet)	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet

NOTES:

² Nonresidential uses shall be permitted to be a maximum height of 35 feet in all residential districts.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.4; Ord. No. 11-010, § 2(2), 5-17-2011; Ord. No. 15-010, § 2, 3-3-2015; Ord. No. 23-032, § 13, 8-15-2023)

Lansing City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

- RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 56-172.- Purpose statements.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.1)

Sec. 56-173. - Permitted and special uses.

See Appendix B - Global Use Table.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.2; Ord. No. 23-032, § 12, 8-15-2023)

Sec. 56-174. - Yard and bulk regulations.

Table 56-174 establishes yard and bulk regulations for the residential districts.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.3)

Sec. 56-175. - General standards of applicability.

(a)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses. See section 56-266 for standards governing detached garages, pools, and other accessory buildings, structures and uses.

(b)

Permitted encroachments. See section 56-267 for standards governing encroachments.

(c)

Off-street parking and loading. See article XI of this chapter for standards governing off-street parking and loading.

(d)

Landscaping and screening. See article XII of this chapter governing landscaping and screening.

(e)

Environmental performance standards. See section 56-268 for environmental performance standards.

(f)

Temporary uses. See section 56-290 for standards governing temporary uses.

(g)

Signs. See article XIII of this chapter for standards governing signs.

(h)

Airport. All structures, uses and construction near the airport shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the FAA and IDOT regulations.

Table 56-174 Residential District Yard and Bulk Regulations

	Zoning District
Yard and Bulk Regulations	R1	R2	R3	R4
Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet)
Single-family detached dwelling	8,450 sq. ft.	7,150 sq. ft.	8,100 sq. ft.	n/a
Two-family dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	4,050 sq. ft.	3,750 sq. ft.
Townhouse dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	3,750 sq. ft.	3,750 sq. ft.
Multiple-family dwelling (per unit)	n/a	n/a	n/a	3,500 sq. ft.
Minimum lot area for planned development (acres)	Three acres	Three acres	Three acres	Three acres
Minimum lot width (feet)	65 feet	55 feet	65 feet for single-family and two-family dwellings; 100 feet for townhouse dwellings	65 feet for two-family dwellings; 100 feet for townhouse and multiple-family dwellings Minimum Yard (Feet)
Front	25 feet	20 feet	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater
Interior side single-family and two-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for single-family and two-family dwellings	Six feet or ten percent of the lot width, whichever is greater, for two-family dwellings
Interior side townhouse and multiple-family dwellings	n/a	n/a	Eight feet if townhouse units front the street; 20 feet for townhouse units that do not front the street	Eight feet for townhouse units and multiple-family buildings that front the street; 20 feet for townhouse and multiple-family buildings that do not front the street
Minimum distance between townhouse and multiple-family dwelling	n/a	n/a	Ten feet	Ten feet
Corner side	20 feet	20 feet	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater	15 feet or the average on the blockface, whichever is greater
Rear	40 where there is dedicated alley; 35 feet where there is no dedicated alley	40 where there is dedicated alley; 35 feet where there is no dedicated alley	30 feet	30 feet
Maximum lot coverage (percent)	40 Percent	40 Percent	50 Percent	50 Percent
Maximum floor area ratio, nonresidential	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 for nonresidential uses	0.6 nonresidential uses
Maximum building height, principal building (feet)	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower, for single-family and two-family dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse dwellings	30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower for two-family dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse and multiple-family dwellings
Maximum building height, accessory buildings (feet)	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet

NOTES:

² Nonresidential uses shall be permitted to be a maximum height of 35 feet in all residential districts.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 5.4; Ord. No. 11-010, § 2(2), 5-17-2011; Ord. No. 15-010, § 2, 3-3-2015; Ord. No. 23-032, § 13, 8-15-2023)