Nassau County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 12
A.- RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL 1—AMERICAN BEACH: RG-1AB
INTENT: The purpose of the Residential General 1—American Beach District, RG-1 AB, is to protect and preserve the unique historic residential character of American Beach, and to allow for the orderly expansion of future residential development in the area. Due to the size of lots and historic uses in the area, single-family, duplexes, townhouses and multi-family uses are allowed.
(Ord. No. 2021-05, § 2, 4-26-21)
Section 12-A.01.- Permitted uses and structures.
A.
Single-family dwellings - permitted on east and west sides of Gregg Street.
B.
Duplexes and townhouses - limited only to the west side of Gregg Street.
C.
Multiple family dwellings - limited only to the west side of Gregg Street.
(Ord. No. 2002-63, § 2, 12-16-02; Ord. No. 2021-05, § 2, 4-26-21)
Section 12-A.02. - Permitted accessory uses and structures.
See article 28, section 28.15.
(Ord. No. 2002-63, § 2, 12-16-02)
Section 12-A.03. - Conditional uses.
See article 28, section 18.14.
(Ord. No. 2002-63, § 2, 12-16-02)
Section 12-A.04. - Minimum lot requirements.
A.
Single-family dwellings and duplexes.
1.
Minimum lot width: Fifty (50) feet.
2.
Minimum lot area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet.
B.
Townhouses.
1.
Minimum lot width:
a.
Interior lot: Twenty (20) feet.
b.
Exterior lot: Thirty (30) feet.
2.
Minimum lot area:
a.
Interior lot: Two thousand (2,000) square feet.
b.
Exterior lot: Three thousand (3,000) square feet.
C.
Multiple family dwellings:
1.
Minimum lot width: Seventy-five (75) feet.
2.
Minimum lot area: Seven thousand five hundred (7,500) feet plus five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of two (2).
D.
Maximum lot width: One hundred ten (110) feet.
(Ord. No. 2002-63, § 2, 12-16-02; Ord. No. 2021-05, § 2, 4-26-21)
Section 12-A.05. - Minimum yard requirements.
A.
Single-family dwellings and duplexes.
1.
Front yard: Fifteen (15) feet.
2.
Side yard: Five (5) feet.
3.
Rear yard: Ten (10) feet.
B.
Townhouse.
1.
Front yard: Fifteen (15) feet.
2.
Side yard:
a.
Interior unit: Zero (0) feet.
b.
Exterior unit: Ten (10) feet.
3.
Rear yard: Ten (10) feet.
C.
Multiple family dwellings:
1.
Front yard: Fifteen (15) feet.
2.
Side yard: Ten (10) feet.
3.
Rear yard: Ten (10) feet.
(Ord. No. 2002-63, § 2, 12-16-02)
Section 12-A.06. - Building restrictions.
A.
Maximum building height:
1.
Single-family: Thirty-five (35) feet.
2.
Duplexes and townhouses: Thirty-five (35) feet.
3.
Multiple family dwellings: Thirty-five (35) feet.
B.
Maximum lot coverage: Forty (40) percent.
C.
Maximum garage door height: Eight (8) feet.
(Ord. No. 2002-63, § 2, 12-16-02; Ord. No. 2021-05, § 2, 4-26-21)
Section 12-A.07. - Other requirements.
A.
A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided per dwelling unit.
(Ord. No. 2002-63, § 2, 12-16-02; Ord. No. 2021-05, § 2, 4-26-21)