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Oakville City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

20 - DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Sections:


17.20.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for development relative to residential density and basic dimensional standards, as well as specific rules for general application. The standards and rules are established to provide flexibility in project design and maintain privacy between adjacent uses.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).

17.20.020 - Interpretation of.

A.

Table 17.20.020-1 contains the maximum density and minimum dimension standards for zoning districts.

Table 17.20.020-1. Table of Density and Dimensional Requirements

Requirement R C I A/F MFR
Maximum net density (dwelling units per acre) 12
 1. Single-family dwelling 6 15,000 6
 2. Nondesignated Manufactured homes
 3. Designated manufactured homes 6 6
 4. Multifamily 16
Minimum lot area in square feet 7,200 2,500 10,000
Minimum lot width in feet 60 25 100 60
Minimum yard requirements in feet
Minimum lot width adjacent to a road in feet 20 20 20 20 40
 1. Front yard 10 10
 2. Rear yard 15 25 25 15
 3. Side yard 5 10 10 10
 4. Side yard abutting a street 15 15
Maximum building height in feet 35 50 75 35

 

B.

The table is arranged as a matrix format showing the required standard by zoning districts. Development standards are listed down the left side of the table and the zones are delineated across the top. The matrix cells contain the maximum density or minimum dimensional requirements for each zoning district. A blank box indicates that there are no specific requirements. The presence of a letter accompanying a number means there are special development limitations or conditions. The development limitation with the corresponding letter immediately follows the table.

C.

Flag lots are acceptable in situations where they conform to all applicable zoning and development standards.

D.

All lots shall have access on a right-of-way. Easements may not be used as the primary access to any developable property.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).