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New Windsor City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

R-5 Residential District

§ 215-35 R-5 Purpose of district.

The R-5 Zone provides a residential district in which new development closely resembles the density and architectural styles of the traditional Town. Other types of development are not permitted so that a strong business economy may be encouraged in the Village Center. Housing types should be mixed together throughout the development rather than grouping types together in one location.

§ 215-36 R-5 Permitted uses.

[Amended 10-2-2013 by Ord. No. 07-03-13]
A. 
Single-family dwellings.
B. 
Two-family dwellings.

§ 215-37 R-5 Conditional uses.

[Amended 10-2-2013 by Ord. No. 07-03-13]
A. 
Multifamily dwelling units.
B. 
Bed-and-breakfasts.
C. 
Small retail or service business, subject to the provisions of § 215-10.1.
[Added 10-2-2013 by Ord. No. 07-03-13]

§ 215-38 R-5 Accessory uses.

A. 
Home occupation.
B. 
Home day-care.
C. 
Short-term rentals.
[Added 7-11-2018 by Ord. No. 05-02-18]

§ 215-39 (Reserved) [1]

[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 215-39, R-5 Lot area, lot width and yard requirements, was repealed 10-2-2013 by Ord. No. 07-03-13.

§ 215-40 R-5 Building design and placement.

A. 
Buildings on R-5 lots shall be set back a maximum of 20 feet from the frontage line.
B. 
Buildings on R-5 lots shall not exceed three stories in height.
C. 
New buildings must conform to the Design Standards adopted in the Development Regulations.
D. 
One outbuilding is permitted on each lot.