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Larchmont City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IV

Use and Dimensional Regulations

§ 381-13 Compliance with Schedule of Use Regulations and Schedule of Dimensional Regulations.

A. 
All buildings, structures, lots or lands located within a specific district as indicated on the Zoning Map must comply with the applicable district's use and dimensional requirements. The requirements regarding use in all districts are enumerated in §§ 381-14 through 381-26 and in the Schedule of Use Regulations, included at the end of this chapter. In addition, the dimensional requirements for each district are listed in the Schedule of Dimensional Regulations, included at the end of this chapter, as the same may be amended from time to time.
B. 
The Schedule of Use Regulations and Schedule of Dimensional Regulations (both included at the end of this chapter) are hereby declared to be part of this chapter.
C. 
The Schedule of Dimensional Regulations applies to the uses of land and buildings, the height and minimum floor area of buildings, the minimum dimensions and areas of yards and other open or enclosed spaces to be provided contiguous to or in connection with buildings and the minimum areas of lots, and all other matters contained therein, as indicated for all districts established by this chapter and other requirements and regulations embodied in such schedule, are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this chapter and may be amended as any other part of this chapter.

§ 381-14 R-30 One-Family Residence District.

In the R-30 One-Family Residence District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public or municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools; and
(4) 
Houses of worship.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouses;
(4) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C;
(6) 
Access to and egress from a private beach, dock, swimming floats, pier and other similar structures for the purposes of bathing, swimming and fishing; and
(7) 
Decks, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(8) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Play school or nursery school, subject to the standards in § 381-51A.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(2) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(3) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C;
(4) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D; and
(5) 
Wireless communications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-15 R-20 One-Family Residence District.

In the R-20 One-Family Residence District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public and municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools; and
(4) 
Houses of worship.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(4) 
Home offices in principal buildings with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C;
(6) 
Access to and egress from a private beach, dock, swimming floats, pier and other similar structures for the purpose of bathing, swimming and fishing; and
(7) 
Decks, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(8) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Play school or nursery school, subject to standards in § 381-51A.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(2) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(3) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C;
(4) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D; and
(5) 
Wireless communications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-16 R-15 One-Family Residence District.

In the R-15 One-Family Residence District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public and municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools; and
(4) 
Houses of worship.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(4) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C;
(6) 
Access to and egress from a private beach, dock, swimming floats, pier and other similar structures for the purpose of bathing, swimming and fishing; and
(7) 
Decks, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(8) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Play school or nursery school, subject to the standards in § 381-51A.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(2) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(3) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C;
(4) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D; and
(5) 
Wireless communications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-17 R-12.5 One-Family Residence District.

In the R-12.5 One-Family Residence District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public and municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools; and
(4) 
Houses of worship.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(4) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C;
(6) 
Access to and egress from a private beach, docks, swimming floats, piers and other similar structures for the purpose of bathing, swimming and fishing; and
(7) 
Decks, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(8) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Play school or nursery school, subject to standards in § 381-51A.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(2) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(3) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C;
(4) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D; and
(5) 
Wireless communications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-18 R-10 One-Family Residence District.

In the R-10 One-Family Residence District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public and municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools; and
(4) 
Houses of worship.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(4) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C;
(6) 
Access to and egress from a private beach, dock, swimming floats, pier and other similar structures for the purpose of bathing, swimming and fishing; and
(7) 
Decks, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(8) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Play school or nursery school, subject to the standards in § 381-51A.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(2) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(3) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C;
(4) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D; and
(5) 
Wireless communications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-19 R-7.5 One-Family Residence and Townhouse District.

In the R-7.5 One-Family Residence and Townhouse District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public and municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools; and
(4) 
Houses of worship.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(4) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C; and
(6) 
Decks, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(7) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Play school or nursery school, subject to the standards in § 381-51A; and
(2) 
Townhouse developments, subject to the standards in § 381-51B, but only if approved by the Board of Trustees.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(2) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(3) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C;
(4) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D;
(5) 
Wireless communications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E; and
(6) 
In conjunction with townhouse developments, outdoor noncommercial tennis courts and noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards of § 381-55G and § 381-55C, respectively, by the Board of Trustees.

§ 381-20 R-5 One-Family Residence District.

In the R-5 One-Family Residence District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public and municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools; and
(4) 
Houses of worship.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(4) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C; and
(6) 
Decks, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(7) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Play school or nursery school, subject to the standards in § 381-51A.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(2) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(3) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C;
(4) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D; and
(5) 
Wireless communications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-21 MF Multifamily Residence District.

In the MF Multifamily Residence District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwelling;
(2) 
Public or municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools;
(4) 
Houses of worship;
(5) 
Multifamily dwellings, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-39C;
(6) 
Boardinghouses and rooming houses; and
(7) 
Clubhouses.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(2) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(3) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(4) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(5) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C; and
(6) 
Decks, only in conjunction with one-family dwellings, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Nursery or play schools, subject to standards in § 381-51A; and
(2) 
Professional office buildings, subject to standards in § 381-51C.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Satellite antennas, subject to standards in § 381-55D; and
(2) 
Wireless telecommunications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-23 W Waterfront Coastal Zone District.

In the W Waterfront Coastal Zone District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
(1) 
One-family dwellings;
(2) 
Public and municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(3) 
Public, parochial and private schools;
(4) 
Houses of worship;
(5) 
Subsection A(1) through (4) shall apply to all property in the W Waterfront Coastal Zone District, except parcels known on the Larchmont Village Tax Assessment Map as "Yacht Club," "Shore Club" and "Manor Park;" and
(6) 
On parcels known on the Larchmont Village Tax Assessment Map as "Yacht Club," "Shore Club" and "Manor Park," public or semipublic parks and/or beaches; and private membership clubs used for swimming, tennis, boating, picnicking and similar activities; provided, however, that additional clubhouse facilities may only be reconstructed on such properties in accordance with supplementary standards provided in § 381-39F.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
In conjunction with principal uses permitted in this district as listed in § 381-23A(1) through (4), the following accessory uses shall be permitted:
(a) 
Private attached garages, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41A;
(b) 
Boarders or roomers, but not more than two, and only by the family resident on the premises;
(c) 
Noncommercial greenhouse;
(d) 
Home office in principal building with not more than two nonresident assistants;
(e) 
Outside storage of a boat and/or a boat trailer subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41C;
(f) 
Access to and egress from a private beach, dock, swimming floats, pier and other similar structures for the purpose of bathing, swimming and fishing; and
(g) 
Decks subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-41D.
(h) 
Hot tub, jacuzzi, or spa, subject to the standards in § 381-41I.
[Added 6-19-2023 by L.L. No. 7-2023]
(2) 
In conjunction with permitted principal uses other than those listed in § 381-23B(1) above, uses customarily incidental to the principal use of the premises shall be permitted.
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
For parcels known on the Larchmont Tax Assessment Map as "Yacht Club," "Shore Club" and "Manor Park," enlargement of existing clubhouses in accordance with the standards of § 381-51D;
(2) 
For parcels known on the Larchmont Tax Assessment Map as "Yacht Club," "Shore Club" and "Manor Park;" one-family dwellings in accordance with the standards of § 381-51E, by the Board of Trustees; and
(3) 
Except for parcels known on the Larchmont Village Tax Assessment Map as "Yacht Club," "Shore Club" and "Manor Park," play school or nursery school in accordance with the standards of § 381-51A.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Except for parcels known on the Larchmont Tax Assessment Map as "Yacht Club," "Shore Club" or "Manor Park," the following accessory uses shall be permitted by special permit:
(a) 
Private detached garages, subject to the standards in § 381-55A;
(b) 
Outside storage of recreational vehicles or trailers, subject to the standards in § 381-55B;
(c) 
Noncommercial swimming pools, subject to the standards in § 381-55C; and
(d) 
Satellite antennas, subject to standards in § 381-55D.
(2) 
On all property in the W Waterfront Coastal Zone District:
(a) 
Wireless telecommunications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.

§ 381-25 RB Retail Business Commercial District. [1]

In the RB Retail Business Commercial District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
[Amended 8-16-2021 by L.L. No. 9-2021]
(1) 
Public or municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(2) 
Public, parochial and private schools;
(3) 
Houses of worship;
(4) 
Play schools or nursery schools;
(5) 
Boardinghouses and rooming houses;
(6) 
Clubhouses;
(7) 
Multifamily dwellings, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-39C;
(8) 
Retail establishments providing retail goods and/or retail services;
(9) 
Business or professional offices;
(10) 
Banks;
(11) 
Sit-down restaurants;
(12) 
Theaters;
(13) 
Retail food establishments;
(14) 
Pet grooming establishments with no overnight stays for animals, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-39A; and
(15) 
Coffee shops and stationery shops.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Outdoor eating in conjunction with a sit-down restaurant, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41F;
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
[Amended 8-16-2021 by L.L. No. 9-2021]
(1) 
Showrooms, including, without limitation, those for automobiles or other motor vehicles, subject to the standards in § 381-51G;
(2) 
Retail laundry and dry cleaning establishments, subject to the standards in § 381-51H;
(3) 
Takeout food establishments, subject to the standards in § 381-51I;
(4) 
Automobile and boat sales, subject to the standards in § 381-51J;
(5) 
Gasoline service stations, subject to the standards in § 381-51K;
(6) 
Pet sales establishments, subject to the standards in § 381-51L; and
(7) 
Freestanding fast-food restaurants, subject to the standards in § 381-51M.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Satellite antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55D;
(2) 
Wireless telecommunications antennas subject to the standards in § 381-55E.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also the design guidelines in Article V at § 381-43.

§ 381-26 RC Retail Center Commercial District.

In the RC Retail Center Commercial District, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Permitted principal uses.
[Amended 8-16-2021 by L.L. No. 9-2021]
(1) 
Public or municipal uses of the Village of Larchmont, including administrative offices and public libraries;
(2) 
Public, parochial and private schools;
(3) 
Houses of worship;
(4) 
Play schools or nursery schools;
(5) 
Boardinghouses and rooming houses;
(6) 
Clubhouses;
(7) 
Multifamily dwellings, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-39D;
(8) 
Retail establishments providing retail goods and/or retail services;
(9) 
Business or professional offices;
(10) 
Banks;
(11) 
Sit-down restaurants;
(12) 
Theaters;
(13) 
Pet grooming establishments with no overnight stays for animals, subject to the supplementary standards in § 381-39A; and
(14) 
Coffee shops and stationery shops.
B. 
Permitted accessory uses.
(1) 
Outdoor eating in conjunction with a sit-down restaurant, subject to supplementary standards in § 381-41F;
C. 
Principal uses permitted by special permit.
[Amended 7-24-2023 by L.L. No. 8-2023]
(1) 
Retail laundry and dry cleaning establishments, subject to the standards in § 381-51H;
(2) 
Takeout food establishments and retail food establishments, subject to the standards in § 381-51I; and
(3) 
Dining and entertainment establishments, subject to the standards in § 381-51O.
D. 
Accessory uses permitted by special permit.
(1) 
Satellite antenna, subject to the standards in § 381-55D; and
(2) 
Wireless telecommunications antennas, subject to the standards in § 381-55E.