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Leesburg City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 5

Residential zoning Districts

5.1.1 Description

The R-E, Single Family Residential Estate District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at a density of no more than one (1) dwelling unit three (3) acres. The low-density, large lot development patterns promoted by the R-E District are intended to help preserve the character of existing estate residential areas and help ensure conservation of environmental features, such as woodlands, stream corridors, steep slopes and ridge lines. The R-E District is also intended to serve as an interim or “holding” zoning designation for newly annexed lands, pending the availability of urban services and/or the completion of town land use and zoning studies leading to other recommended zoning classifications.

Section Comments

By: James David

Date: 1/16/2025

I hate the way you described this district.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.1.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-E District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2.

R-E Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Agricultural Uses
FarmingP Sec. 18.1.63
Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling PlantSSec. 9.3.15.1Sec. 18.1.163
NurseryP Sec. 18.1.119
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Emergency Care FacilityS Sec. 18.1.58
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Golf Driving RangeS Sec. 18.1.71
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
KennelSSec. 9.3.12Sec. 18.1.88
NurseryS Sec. 18.1.119
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.156
StableP Sec. 18.1.176
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.ESec. 18.1.36.3
Veterinary hospitalSSec. 9.3.30Sec. 18.1.198
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
R-E Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Agricultural Uses
FarmingP Sec. 18.1.63
Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling PlantSSec. 9.3.15.1Sec. 18.1.163
NurseryP Sec. 18.1.119
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Emergency Care FacilityS Sec. 18.1.58
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Golf Driving RangeS Sec. 18.1.71
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
KennelSSec. 9.3.12Sec. 18.1.88
NurseryS Sec. 18.1.119
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.156
StableP Sec. 18.1.176
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.ESec. 18.1.36.3
Veterinary hospitalSSec. 9.3.30Sec. 18.1.198
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
R-E Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Agricultural Uses
FarmingP Sec. 18.1.63
Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling PlantSSec. 9.3.15.1Sec. 18.1.163
NurseryP Sec. 18.1.119
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Emergency Care FacilityS Sec. 18.1.58
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Golf Driving RangeS Sec. 18.1.71
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
KennelSSec. 9.3.12Sec. 18.1.88
NurseryS Sec. 18.1.119
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.156
StableP Sec. 18.1.176
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.ESec. 18.1.36.3
Veterinary hospitalSSec. 9.3.30Sec. 18.1.198
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
R-E Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Agricultural Uses
FarmingP Sec. 18.1.63
Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling PlantSSec. 9.3.15.1Sec. 18.1.163
NurseryP Sec. 18.1.119
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Emergency Care FacilityS Sec. 18.1.58
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Golf Driving RangeS Sec. 18.1.71
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
KennelSSec. 9.3.12Sec. 18.1.88
NurseryS Sec. 18.1.119
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.156
StableP Sec. 18.1.176
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.ESec. 18.1.36.3
Veterinary hospitalSSec. 9.3.30Sec. 18.1.198
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Section Comments

By: Irene Huseman

Date: 7/24/2023

Section number is missing a one (1) between 18 and 156.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.1.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-E District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-E District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 Development

3
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

200

 Corner Lot

225
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)[2]

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    All buildings housing Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling Plant operations shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines adjacent to residential uses.
R-E District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 Development

3
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

200

 Corner Lot

225
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)[2]

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    All buildings housing Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling Plant operations shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines adjacent to residential uses.
R-E District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 Development

3
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

200

 Corner Lot

225
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)[2]

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    All buildings housing Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling Plant operations shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines adjacent to residential uses.
R-E District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 Development

3
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

200

 Corner Lot

225
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)[2]

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    All buildings housing Natural Spring Water Extraction and Bottling Plant operations shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines adjacent to residential uses.
Section Comments

By: James David

Date: 1/16/2025

The side setback needs to be 35 feet.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.2.1 Description

The R-1, Single-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at densities of no more than one (1) dwelling unit per acre. The district is appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Low Density Residential” development. The low-density development patterns promoted by the R-1 District are intended to help ensure conservation of environmental features, such as woodlands, steep slopes and ridge lines.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.2.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-1 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

R-1 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, DogSSec. 9.3.7Sec. 18.1.44
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-1 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, DogSSec. 9.3.7Sec. 18.1.44
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-1 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, DogSSec. 9.3.7Sec. 18.1.44
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-1 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Country ClubP Sec. 18.1.40
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
Golf CourseP Sec. 18.1.72
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, DogSSec. 9.3.7Sec. 18.1.44
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.2.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-1 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-1 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 All Development

1 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

100

 Corner Lot

125
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
R-1 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 All Development

1 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

100

 Corner Lot

125
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
R-1 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 All Development

1 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

100

 Corner Lot

125
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
R-1 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (acres)

 All Development

1 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

100

 Corner Lot

125
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

30

 Side

20

 Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.3.1 Description

The R-2, Single-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at densities of no more than two (2) dwelling units per acre. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Low Density Residential” development.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.3.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-2 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

R-2 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-2 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-2 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-2 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityP Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryP Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilityPSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicP Sec. 18.1.163
U.S. Postal ServiceS Sec. 18.1.147
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.3.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-2 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-2 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 All Development

20,000 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

90

Corner Lot

110
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

25

 Side

15

 Rear

25
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
R-2 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 All Development

20,000 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

90

Corner Lot

110
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

25

 Side

15

 Rear

25
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
R-2 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 All Development

20,000 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

90

Corner Lot

110
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

25

 Side

15

 Rear

25
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
R-2 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 All Development

20,000 (per unit)
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

 Interior Lot

90

Corner Lot

110
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

 Front

25

 Side

15

 Rear

25
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

 All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.4.1 Description

The R-4, Single-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at densities of no more than four (4) dwelling units per acre. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Low Density Residential” development. The low-density development patterns promoted by the R-4 District are intended to promote the efficient use of land by encouraging the provision and conservation of open space through cluster development. Cluster development allows a reduction in lot area, yard (setback) and bulk requirements, provided maximum density allowed by the underlying zoning district is not exceeded. Residential cluster developments must preserve the integrity of their sites by protecting and promoting the preservation of steep slopes, stream valleys, desirable vegetation, and other natural features.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.4.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-4 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

R-4 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distribution Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-4 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distribution Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-4 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distribution Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
R-4 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Power Mount Facilities on Existing Electric Transmission Towers
SSec. 9.3.26.A&CSec. 18.1.184
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distribution Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.4.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-4 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-4 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

All Development

10,000 per unit
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75

Corner Lot

90
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 exceptions.
R-4 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

All Development

10,000 per unit
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75

Corner Lot

90
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 exceptions.
R-4 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

All Development

10,000 per unit
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75

Corner Lot

90
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 exceptions.
R-4 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

All Development

10,000 per unit
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75

Corner Lot

90
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 exceptions.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.5.1 Description

The R-6, Moderate Density Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family and duplex residential development at a density of no more than six (6) single-family detached dwelling units per acre. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Medium Density Residential” development. The moderate density development patterns promoted by the R-6 District are intended to promote efficient use of land by encouraging the provision and conservation of open space through cluster development. Cluster development allows a reduction in lot area, yard (setback) and bulk requirements, provided maximum density allowed by the underlying zoning district is not exceeded. Residential cluster developments must preserve the integrity of their sites by protecting and promoting the preservation of steep slopes, stream valleys, desirable vegetation, and other natural features.

Section Comments

By: Gigi Robinson

Date: 2/2/2025

I am ok with using Moderate Density to label the multiple densities/type of housing in residential. However, do not let it become "Mixed Density Neighborhood". that is way too close to "use".

By: Gigi Robinson

Date: 2/2/2025

Does the "new" description need to include something about "no commercial/town/library/etc." and keeping the area purely residential?

By: Gigi Robinson

Date: 2/2/2025

Since this is regarding the zoning map, I hope it will end up with it. Couldn't find how to get to it... I would like to change MD to RS from the west side of Catoctin westward -- to Ariel Court, Browns meadow, South of Marshal and both sides of Edwards Ferry. These are all single family housing and many of them without an HOA to help provide voice for them.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.5.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-6 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Table 5.5.2 R-6 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49,
Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.5.2 R-6 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49,
Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.5.2 R-6 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49,
Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.5.2 R-6 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
ClubS Sec. 18.1.30
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster DevelopmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49,
Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.5.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-6 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-6 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 Single-Family Detached

6,500

 Duplex, Vertical

5,000

 Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75[2]

Corner Lot

90[2]
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    Duplex Lot Width (feet):
 Vertical StructureHorizontal Structure
Interior Lot37.575
Corner Lot4590
  1. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-6 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 Single-Family Detached

6,500

 Duplex, Vertical

5,000

 Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75[2]

Corner Lot

90[2]
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    Duplex Lot Width (feet):
 Vertical StructureHorizontal Structure
Interior Lot37.575
Corner Lot4590
  1. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-6 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 Single-Family Detached

6,500

 Duplex, Vertical

5,000

 Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75[2]

Corner Lot

90[2]
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    Duplex Lot Width (feet):
 Vertical StructureHorizontal Structure
Interior Lot37.575
Corner Lot4590
  1. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-6 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

 Single-Family Detached

6,500

 Duplex, Vertical

5,000

 Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Interior Lot

75[2]

Corner Lot

90[2]
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[1]
  1. [1]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  2. [2]
    Duplex Lot Width (feet):
 Vertical StructureHorizontal Structure
Interior Lot37.575
Corner Lot4590
  1. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.6.1 Description

The R-HD, Historic Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate residential development that is compatible with and preserves the character of the Old and Historic (H-1 Overlay) District. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated as historic residential areas in the “Downtown” land use category in the Town Plan.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.6.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-HD District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2.

Table 5.6.2 R-HD Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.6.2 R-HD Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.6.2 R-HD Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.6.2 R-HD Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Bed and Breakfast InnS Sec. 18.1.16
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Residential Uses
Accessory DwellingPSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.5
Guest HousePSec. 9.4.1Sec. 18.1.74.1
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family Detached DwellingP Sec. 18.1.171
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.6.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-HD District shall be subject to the following standards (See Article 10):

R-HD District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

4,000

Duplex, Vertical

3,000

Duplex Horizontal

6,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

40

Duplex, Vertical

30

Duplex, Horizontal

60

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front

[1]

Side

5[2]

Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height

All Development

35
  1. [1]
    Minimum Front Setback: 1 foot; Maximum front setback: 20 feet. Actual setback determined in accordance with Sec. 10.4.5.D.
  2. [2]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-HD District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

4,000

Duplex, Vertical

3,000

Duplex Horizontal

6,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

40

Duplex, Vertical

30

Duplex, Horizontal

60

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front

[1]

Side

5[2]

Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height

All Development

35
  1. [1]
    Minimum Front Setback: 1 foot; Maximum front setback: 20 feet. Actual setback determined in accordance with Sec. 10.4.5.D.
  2. [2]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-HD District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

4,000

Duplex, Vertical

3,000

Duplex Horizontal

6,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

40

Duplex, Vertical

30

Duplex, Horizontal

60

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front

[1]

Side

5[2]

Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height

All Development

35
  1. [1]
    Minimum Front Setback: 1 foot; Maximum front setback: 20 feet. Actual setback determined in accordance with Sec. 10.4.5.D.
  2. [2]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-HD District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

4,000

Duplex, Vertical

3,000

Duplex Horizontal

6,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

40

Duplex, Vertical

30

Duplex, Horizontal

60

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front

[1]

Side

5[2]

Rear

30
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height

All Development

35
  1. [1]
    Minimum Front Setback: 1 foot; Maximum front setback: 20 feet. Actual setback determined in accordance with Sec. 10.4.5.D.
  2. [2]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.7.1 Description

The R-8, Medium-Density Attached Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family attached, single-family detached and duplex development. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Medium Density Residential” land use category.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.7.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-8 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Table 5.7.2 R-8 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted living residenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or rescue facilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, publicP  
Place of worshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation facilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, general educationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, publicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster developmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group homeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Single-family detached dwellingP Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public utility, majorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public utility, minorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.7.2 R-8 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted living residenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or rescue facilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, publicP  
Place of worshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation facilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, general educationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, publicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster developmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group homeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Single-family detached dwellingP Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public utility, majorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public utility, minorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.7.2 R-8 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted living residenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or rescue facilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, publicP  
Place of worshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation facilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, general educationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, publicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster developmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group homeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Single-family detached dwellingP Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public utility, majorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public utility, minorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.7.2 R-8 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted living residenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
CemeteryS Sec. 18.1.28
Fire and/or rescue facilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Park, publicP  
Place of worshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation facilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, general educationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, publicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Cluster developmentPSec. 10.3.1Sec. 18.1.31
DuplexP Sec. 18.1.49, Sec. 18.1.50
Extended Family ResidenceP/SSec. 9.3.11Sec. 18.1.60
Group homeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-family attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Single-family detached dwellingP Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public utility, majorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public utility, minorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.7.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-8 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-8 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

6,500

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

2,000

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

3,000

Duplex, Vertical

5,000

Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

75

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

20

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

30

Duplex, Vertical (Interior Lots)

37.5

Duplex, Vertical (Corner and End Lots)

45

Duplex, Horizontal (Interior Lots)

75

Duplex, Horizontal (Corner and End Lots)

90

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[1][3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. [1]
    Side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-8 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

6,500

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

2,000

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

3,000

Duplex, Vertical

5,000

Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

75

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

20

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

30

Duplex, Vertical (Interior Lots)

37.5

Duplex, Vertical (Corner and End Lots)

45

Duplex, Horizontal (Interior Lots)

75

Duplex, Horizontal (Corner and End Lots)

90

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[1][3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. [1]
    Side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-8 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

6,500

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

2,000

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

3,000

Duplex, Vertical

5,000

Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

75

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

20

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

30

Duplex, Vertical (Interior Lots)

37.5

Duplex, Vertical (Corner and End Lots)

45

Duplex, Horizontal (Interior Lots)

75

Duplex, Horizontal (Corner and End Lots)

90

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[1][3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. [1]
    Side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.
R-8 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Detached

6,500

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

2,000

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

3,000

Duplex, Vertical

5,000

Duplex Horizontal

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Detached

75

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

20

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

30

Duplex, Vertical (Interior Lots)

37.5

Duplex, Vertical (Corner and End Lots)

45

Duplex, Horizontal (Interior Lots)

75

Duplex, Horizontal (Corner and End Lots)

90

All Other Development

20
  1. C.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Front: Principal Building

15

Front: Garage Entrance

20

Side

10[1][3]

Rear

20
  1. D.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. [1]
    Side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior duplex lot.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.7.4 Additional Standards

A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of gross site acreage shall be maintained as open space.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.8.1 Description

The R-16, Planned Housing Development District is intended solely to accommodate development permitted in the Town’s previous “PDH-30, Planned Development Housing District” and to allow reasonable development of lands within the R-16 District. It is not intended to be available for future rezonings, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing R-16 Districts.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.8.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-16 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Table 5.8.2 R-16 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.8.2 R-16 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.8.2 R-16 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.8.2 R-16 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.43.1
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.D 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.25Sec. 18.1.172
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.8.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-16 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-16 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1,400

Multi-Family

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

18

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

28

Multi-Family

100

All Other Development

75
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Multi-Family

16

Single-Family Attached

10

Overall[1]

12
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Multi-Family

 

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30

Single-Family Attached

 

Front

10

Side (end units)

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. F.
    Minimum Zoning District Area (acres)
5
  1. [1]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.
R-16 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1,400

Multi-Family

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

18

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

28

Multi-Family

100

All Other Development

75
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Multi-Family

16

Single-Family Attached

10

Overall[1]

12
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Multi-Family

 

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30

Single-Family Attached

 

Front

10

Side (end units)

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. F.
    Minimum Zoning District Area (acres)
5
  1. [1]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.
R-16 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1,400

Multi-Family

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

18

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

28

Multi-Family

100

All Other Development

75
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Multi-Family

16

Single-Family Attached

10

Overall[1]

12
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Multi-Family

 

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30

Single-Family Attached

 

Front

10

Side (end units)

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. F.
    Minimum Zoning District Area (acres)
5
  1. [1]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.
R-16 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1,400

Multi-Family

10,000

All Other Development

8,000
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached (Interior Lots)

18

Single-Family Attached (Corner and End Lots)

28

Multi-Family

100

All Other Development

75
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Multi-Family

16

Single-Family Attached

10

Overall[1]

12
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Multi-Family

 

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30

Single-Family Attached

 

Front

10

Side (end units)

10[3]

Rear

20
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

All Development

35[2]
  1. F.
    Minimum Zoning District Area (acres)
5
  1. [1]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  2. [2]
    Maximum height for a place of worship may exceed 35 feet when allowed by a special exception approved by the Town Council in accordance with the procedures of Sec. 3.4 Special Exceptions.
  3. [3]
    Interior side yard setback shall be 0 feet for an interior townhouse lot.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.9.1 Description

The R-22, Multi-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate multi-family and other forms of residential development.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.9.2 Use Regulations

Uses are allowed in the R-22 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Table 5.9.2 R-22 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.39.3
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.172
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.9.2 R-22 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.39.3
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.172
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.9.2 R-22 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.39.3
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.172
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154
Table 5.9.2 R-22 Uses
Use Use StandardsDefinition
Commercial Uses
Child Care CenterS Sec. 18.1.29
Home OccupationP Sec. 18.1.80
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
Telecommunications Facility:
Small Cells and/or Distributed Antenna Systems
P/SSec. 9.3.26.FSec. 18.1.39.3
Temporary Mobile Land-Based
Telecommunications Testing Facility
PSec. 9.3.26.E 
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Assisted Living ResidenceSSec. 9.3.1Sec. 18.1.12
Fire and/or Rescue FacilityS Sec. 18.1.64
LibraryS Sec. 18.1.89
Nursing HomeSSec. 9.3.17Sec. 18.1.120
Park, PublicP  
Place of WorshipS Sec. 18.1.141
Recreation FacilitySSec. 9.3.21Sec. 18.1.156
School, General EducationS Sec. 18.1.162
School, PublicS Sec. 18.1.163
Residential Uses
Group HomeP Sec. 18.1.74
Single-Family Attached (townhouse)PSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.172
Multiple-FamilyPSec. 9.3.15Sec. 18.1.110
Utility Uses
Public Utility, MajorSSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.153
Public Utility, MinorPSec. 9.3.31Sec. 18.1.154

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.9.3 Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards

All development in the R-22 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

R-22 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1000

All Development

None
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached

14

All Other Development

100
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Single-Family Attached

15

Multi-Family

22

Overall

18[2]
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Single-Family Attached

Front

1.5 (18 in.)[3]

Side

3

Rear

18

All Other Development

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

Single-Family Attached

35

All Development

35/45[1]
  1. [1]
    Adjacent to any residential use other than multifamily, the maximum building height shall be 35 feet for principal buildings, except that interior buildings may be 45 feet in height.
  2. [2]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  3. [3]
    Parking shall not be permitted in the front yard of any townhouse lot; all townhouse front yards must abut common open space with a minimum of 10 feet common open space located between the front yard and any associated parking spaces. Parking located in front of townhouse rows must be parallel parking spaces.
R-22 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1000

All Development

None
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached

14

All Other Development

100
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Single-Family Attached

15

Multi-Family

22

Overall

18[2]
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Single-Family Attached

Front

1.5 (18 in.)[3]

Side

3

Rear

18

All Other Development

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

Single-Family Attached

35

All Development

35/45[1]
  1. [1]
    Adjacent to any residential use other than multifamily, the maximum building height shall be 35 feet for principal buildings, except that interior buildings may be 45 feet in height.
  2. [2]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  3. [3]
    Parking shall not be permitted in the front yard of any townhouse lot; all townhouse front yards must abut common open space with a minimum of 10 feet common open space located between the front yard and any associated parking spaces. Parking located in front of townhouse rows must be parallel parking spaces.
R-22 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1000

All Development

None
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached

14

All Other Development

100
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Single-Family Attached

15

Multi-Family

22

Overall

18[2]
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Single-Family Attached

Front

1.5 (18 in.)[3]

Side

3

Rear

18

All Other Development

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

Single-Family Attached

35

All Development

35/45[1]
  1. [1]
    Adjacent to any residential use other than multifamily, the maximum building height shall be 35 feet for principal buildings, except that interior buildings may be 45 feet in height.
  2. [2]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  3. [3]
    Parking shall not be permitted in the front yard of any townhouse lot; all townhouse front yards must abut common open space with a minimum of 10 feet common open space located between the front yard and any associated parking spaces. Parking located in front of townhouse rows must be parallel parking spaces.
R-22 District Standards
  1. A.
    Minimum Lot Area (square feet)

Single-Family Attached

1000

All Development

None
  1. B.
    Minimum Lot Width (feet)

Single-Family Attached

14

All Other Development

100
  1. C.
    Maximum Density (units per acre)

Single-Family Attached

15

Multi-Family

22

Overall

18[2]
  1. D.
    Minimum Yards/Setbacks (feet)

Single-Family Attached

Front

1.5 (18 in.)[3]

Side

3

Rear

18

All Other Development

Front

30

Side

30

Rear

30
  1. E.
    Maximum Building Height (feet)

Single-Family Attached

35

All Development

35/45[1]
  1. [1]
    Adjacent to any residential use other than multifamily, the maximum building height shall be 35 feet for principal buildings, except that interior buildings may be 45 feet in height.
  2. [2]
    Maximum overall density for projects containing a mix of multifamily and townhouse dwelling units.
  3. [3]
    Parking shall not be permitted in the front yard of any townhouse lot; all townhouse front yards must abut common open space with a minimum of 10 feet common open space located between the front yard and any associated parking spaces. Parking located in front of townhouse rows must be parallel parking spaces.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.10.1 Purpose.

The Affordable Dwelling Unit Program has been established to assist in the provision of housing to persons of moderate income by (a) promoting the development of a full range of housing choices, and (b) requiring the construction and continued existence of dwelling units which are affordable for purchase by households whose income is greater than thirty percent (30%) and less than seventy percent (70%) and affordable for rental by households whose income is greater than thirty percent (30%) and less than fifty percent (50%) of the median income for the Washington Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA).

As part of the provision of ADUs, the following regulations apply to existing residential zoning districts when providing the requisite number of affordable units within a proposed development.

Notwithstanding any of the requirements of this Section, all other district regulations apply.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5.10.2 R-1 Single Family Residential District

  • A.
    Purpose. These regulations for the R-1 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed one and two-tenths (1.2) dwelling units per acre.
  • B.
    Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached dwelling units.
  • C.
    Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development in the R-1 district.
    1. 1.
      Lot Size: 36,300 square feet.
    2. 2.
      Lot width
      1. a.
        Single-Family Detached: Eighty (80) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Single –Family Detached (Corner): One hundred (100) feet minimum
    3. 3.
      Yards
      1. a.
        Front: Thirty (30) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Side: Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
        Rear: Thirty (30) feet minimum
  • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    5.10.3 R-2 Single-Family Residential District

  • A.
    Purpose. These regulations for the R-1 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed one and two-tenths (1.2) dwelling units per acre.
  • B.
    Permitted Uses. These regulations for the R-2 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed two and four-tenths (2.4) dwelling units per acre.
  • C.
    Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-2 district.
    1. 1.
      Lot Size: 18,150 square feet
    2. 2.
      Lot Width:
      1. a.
        Single-Family Detached: Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Single-Family Detached (Corner): Eighty-eight (88) feet
    3. 3.
      Yards:
      1. a.
        Front: Twenty-five (25) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Side: Fifteen (15) feet minimum
      3. c.
        Rear: Twenty-five (25) feet minimum
  • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    5.10.4 R-4 Single-Family Residential District

  • A.
    Purpose. These regulations for the R-4 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed four and eight-tenths (4.8) dwelling units per acre.
  • B.
    Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached dwelling units.
  • C.
    Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development in the R-4 district.
    1. 1.
      Lot Size: 9,075 square feet.
    2. 2.
      Lot width
      1. a.
        Single-Family Detached: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Single –Family Detached (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
    3. 3.
      Yards
      1. a.
        Front (Principal Building): Fifteen (15)) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Front (Garage Entrance): Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
        Side: Ten (10) feet minimum
      4. d.
        Rear: Twenty (20) feet minimum
  • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    5.10.5 R-6 Moderate Density Residential District

  • A.
    Purpose. These regulations for the R-6 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed seven and two-tenths (7.2) dwelling units per acre.
  • B.
    Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached dwelling units and duplex dwelling units.
  • C.
    Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-6 district.
    1. 1.
      Lot Size: 9,075 square feet.
    2. 2.
      Lot width
      1. a.
        Single-Family Detached: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Single –Family Detached (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
      3. c.
        Duplex, vertical: Thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) feet minimum
      4. d.
        Duplex, vertical (Corner): Forty-five (45) feet minimum
      5. e.
        Duplex, Horizontal: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      6. f.
        Duplex, Horizontal (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
    3. 3.
      Yards
      1. a.
        Front (Principal Building): Fifteen (15)) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Front (Garage Entrance): Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
        Side: Ten (10) feet minimum
      4. d.
        Rear: Twenty (20) feet minimum
  • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    5.10.6 R-8 Medium Density Attached Residential District

  • A.
    Purpose. These regulations for the R-8 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed nine and six-tenths (9.6) dwelling units per acre.
  • B.
    Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached, single-family attached and duplex dwelling units.
  • C.
    Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-8 district.
    1. 1.
      Lot Size:
      1. a.
        Single-Family Detached: 5,525 Square feet
      2. b.
        Single-Family Attached (Corner and end lots): 2,550 square feet
      3. c.
        Single-Family Attached (Interior lots): 1,700 square feet
    2. 2.
      Lot width
      1. a.
        Single-Family Detached: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Single –Family Detached (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
      3. c.
        Single-Family Attached (Corner and end lots): Twenty-four (24) feet minimum
      4. d.
        Single-Family Attached (Interior lots): Sixteen (16) feet minimum
      5. e.
        Duplex, Vertical: Thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) feet minimum
      6. f.
        Duplex, Vertical (Corner): Forty-five (45) feet minimum
      7. g.
        Duplex, Horizontal: Seventy-five (75) feet minimum
      8. h.
        Duplex, Horizontal (Corner): Ninety (90) feet minimum
    3. 3.
      Yards
      1. a.
        Front (Principal Building): Fifteen (15)) feet minimum
      2. b.
        Front (Garage Entrance): Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
        Side: Ten (10) feet minimum, Zero (0) feet for interior townhouse unit
      4. d.
        Rear: Twenty (20) feet minimum
  • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    5.10.7 R-16 Planned Housing Development District

  • A.
    These regulations for the R-16 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed 17.6 dwelling units per acre for multi family and 11 dwelling units per acre for single-family attached. Overall density for R-16 projects may not exceed 13.2 dwelling units per acre for projects containing a mix of multi-family and single-family attached dwelling units.
  • B.
    Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single-family attached and multi-family dwelling units.
  • C.
    Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-16 district.
    1. 1.
      Lot Size: No minimum lot size
    2. 2.
      Lot Width:
      1. a.
        Single Family Attached (corner and end lots): 24 feet minimum
      2. b.
        Single Family Attached (interior lots): 16 feet minimum.
      3. c.
        Multi-family: 90 feet minimum.
    3. 3.
      Yards:
      1. a.
        Multi- Family
        1. i.
          Front: 30 feet minimum
        2. ii.
          Side: 30 feet minimum
        3. iii.
          Rear: 30 feet minimum
      2. b.
        Single- Family Attached
        1. i.
          Front: 10 feet minimum
        2. ii.
          Side (end units): 10 feet minimum
        3. iii.
          Rear: 20 feet minimum
  • Effective on: 1/1/1901

    5.10.8 R-22 Multi-Family Residential District

  • A.
    Purpose. These regulations for the R-22 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed 24.2 dwelling units per acre.
  • B.
    Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of multi-family dwelling units.
  • C.
    Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development in the R-22 district.
    1. 1.
      Lot Size: No minimum requirement.
    2. 2.
      Lot Width
      1. a.
        Multi-family: 90 feet minimum.
    3. 3.
      Yards
      1. a.
        Multi- Family
        1. i.
          Front: 30 feet minimum
        2. ii.
          Side: 30 feet minimum
        3. iii.
          Rear: 30 feet minimum
  • Effective on: 1/1/1901