Portage City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
ZONING DISTRICTS1
Editor's note— Ord. No. 14-8, §§ 1 and 2, adopted Aug. 5, 2014, repealed Art. III and enacted a new article as set out herein. The former Art. III, §§ 90-3.1—90-3.46, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 05-41, § 1, adopted Aug. 2, 2005; and Ord. No. 10-19, Exh. A, adopted May 5, 2010.
Sec. 90-3.1. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The CO district (conservation) is intended to provide a land use category for property
to be preserved from development. The only way property can be classified CO is through
voluntary petition by the property owner. This district is beneficial for environmentally
sensitive or unique land. The city will strive to protect this district from conflicting
land uses.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Nature preserve |
Institutional/public:
Nature center Parking lot (accessory use) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.2. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 5,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 100 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 20 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 5 percent of the lot area. |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 45 feet from right-of-way |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 40 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 40 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | One |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 25 feet |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.3. - Permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The PR district (parks and recreation) is intended to provide a land use category
for government-owned parks, open space, playgrounds and recreational areas.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Boat dock (primary use) Nature center Nature preserve Park Institutional/public: Child care center Community center Government facility (non-office) Government office Museum/gallery |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Wireless telecommunication facility |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.4. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 9,500 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 100 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 30 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 35 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | Equal to the height of any primary structure, but not less than 15 feet |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | Equal to the height of any primary structure, but not less than 15 feet |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 25 feet |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.5. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The R1 district (very low density residential) is intended to provide a land use category
for single-family detached homes. The provisions that regulate this land use district
protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing and future housing growth.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (detached) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Assisted living home Fair housing facility (Type 2) Home occupation (Type 2) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.6. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 11,500 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 100 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 50 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 35 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street | |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 10 feet for one side yard and 30 feet for both side yards (aggregate) for the primary structure |
| 5 feet per side for accessory structures | |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 25 feet for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | One |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 18 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 1,700 square feet for the one-story primary structure; or |
| 1,300 square feet for the first floor of the primary structure, provided that the total finished floor area is 1,700 square feet or more |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.7. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The R2 district (low density residential) is intended to provide a land use category
for single-family detached homes. The provisions that regulate this land use district
protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing and future housing growth.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (detached) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Assisted living home Fair housing facility (Type 2) Home occupation (Type 2) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.8. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 8,400 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 80 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 45 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 35 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street | |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 6 feet for one side yard and 16 feet for both side yards (aggregate) for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 25 feet for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | One |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 18 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 1,200 square feet for the one-story primary structure; or |
| 1,000 square feet for the first floor of the primary structure, provided that the total finished floor area is 1,400 square feet or more |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.9. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The R3 district (medium density residential) is intended to provide a land use category
for single-family detached homes. The provisions that regulate this land use district
protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing and future housing growth.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (detached) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Assisted living home Fair housing facility (Type 2) Home occupation (Type 2) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.10. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 6,700 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 70 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 40 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 40 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street | |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 6 feet for one side yard and 14 feet for both side yards (aggregate) for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 25 feet for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | One |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 18 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 1,100 square feet for the one-story primary structure; or |
| 850 square feet for the first floor of the primary structure, provided that the total finished floor area is 1,100 square feet or more |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.11. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The R4 district (city core residential) is intended to provide a land use category
for single-family detached homes. The provisions that regulate this land use district
protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing and future housing growth.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (detached) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Fair housing facility (Type 2) Home occupation (Type 2) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.12. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 6,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 50 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 40 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 70 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 5 feet per side for the primary structure |
| 3 feet per side for accessory structures | |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 15 feet for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | One |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 18 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 960 square feet for the one-story primary structure; or |
| 700 square feet for the first floor of the primary structure, provided that the total finished floor area is 960 square feet or more |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.13. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The M1 district (low density multi-family residential) is intended to provide a land
use category for small scale low-density multi-family developments. The provisions
that regulate this land use district protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage
for existing and future multi-family housing growth.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and Recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (attached, 2DU) Dwelling, two-family Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Fair housing facility (Type 2) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.14. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 9,600 square feet or 4,800 square feet per lot per half paired patio home |
| Maximum lot area: | 2 acres (87,120 square feet) or 1 acre (43,560 square feet) per lot per half paired patio home |
| Minimum lot width: | 80 feet or 40 feet per lot per half paired patio home |
| Maximum lot depth: | 2.5 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 50 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 15 feet per side for the primary structure or 15 feet side for half paired patio home |
| 10 feet per side for accessory structures | |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 25 feet for the primary structure |
| 10 feet for accessory structures | |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | One |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 40 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 18 feet |
| Density/Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 800 square feet per dwelling unit |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.15. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The M2 district (multi-family residential) is intended to provide a land use category
for medium to large scale moderate-density multi-family developments. The provisions
that regulate this land use district protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage
for existing and future multi-family housing growth.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and Recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, multi-family (3-16DU) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Dwelling, multi-family (>16DU) Fair housing facility (Type 2) Institutional/public: Child care center |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.16. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 24,500 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 100 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 50 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 25 feet per side for the primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 25 feet per side for the primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 55 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 20 feet |
| Density/Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 800 square feet per dwelling unit |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.17. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The M3 district (multi-family residential) is intended to provide a land use category
for large scale high-density multi-family developments. The provisions that regulate
this land use district protect, maintain and promote areas in Portage for existing
and future multi-family housing growth.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, multi-family (8-24DU) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Dwelling, multi-family (<8DU) Dwelling, multi-family (>24DU) Fair housing facility (Type 2) Institutional/public: Child care center |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.18. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 1 acre (43,560 square feet) |
| Minimum lot width: | 130 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 80 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 35 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 35 feet per side for the primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 35 feet per side for the primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 75 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 20 feet |
| Density/Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 800 square feet per dwelling unit |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.19. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The MP district (manufactured home park) is intended to provide a land use category
for housing districts (typically mobile homes or manufactured home parks) where dwelling
sites are leased. Manufactured home or mobile home parks shall be in accordance with
IC 16-11-27-1 et seq., Rule 410 IAC 6-6 and their subsequent amendments. Additionally,
all developments in this district are subject to the state board of health requirements
and the requirements of this chapter.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Residential: Mobile home/manufactured home park Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Institutional/public: Community center (accessory use) Commercial: Mobile/manufactured home sales (accessory use) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.20. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 3 acres (130,680 square feet) |
| Minimum lot width: | 250 feet |
| Minimum dwelling site size: | 4,000 square feet |
| Minimum dwelling site width: | 40 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 60 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| >Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way of any public street |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 20 feet for the primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 20 feet for the primary and accessory structures |
| Dwelling Site Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 10 feet from edge of pavement of interior roads |
| 15 feet from all other roads | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 10 feet for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 10 feet for the primary structure |
| 3 feet for accessory structures | |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 15 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area per unit: | 750 square feet per primary structure on a dwelling site |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.21. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The MW district (marina waterway) is intended to provide a land use category for medium
density single-family residential to medium density multi-family residential, entertainment
office uses, local commercial, and normal commercial uses in association with waterway
leisure activities.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Boat dock Golf course/country club Marina Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (detached) Dwelling, single-family (upper stories) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Community center Government office Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office, design/planning Office, financial Office, general Office, medical Printing/shipping center Studio, art |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Wireless telecommunication facility Residential: Dwelling, single-family (attached, 3-9DU) Dwelling, multi-family (3-9DU) Dwelling, multi-family (upper stories, 3-9DU) Fair housing facility (Type 2) Assisted living home (single-family, detached) Bed and breakfast homestay Bed and breakfast inn Home occupation (Type 2) (single-family, detached) Institutional/public: Government facility (non-office) Office/service: Office/warehouse, contractor Commercial: Banquet hall Commercial recreation facility, indoor Commercial recreation facility, outdoor Marine vehicle rental, sales & service Personal service uses Restaurant Retail sales, low intensity Winery Industrial: Marine vehicle storage facility Outdoor storage (accessory use) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.22. - Development standard basics.
| Single-Family (Detached) Standards | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lot size | 8,400 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 70 ft | n/a |
| Lot frontage | 50 ft | n/a |
| Building height | 1 story | 2 stories |
| Front yard setback | 20 ft | 30 ft |
| Side yard setback | 10 ft | n/a |
| Rear yard setback | 30 ft | n/a |
| Building coverage | 0 | 60% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 60% |
| Minimum floor area (total) | 1,600 sf | n/a |
| Minimum floor area (1st floor) | 800 sf | n/a |
| Total accessory structures | 0 | (N3) |
| Nonresidential | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lot size | 4,400 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 35 ft | n/a |
| Lot frontage | 25 ft | n/a |
| Building height | n/a | 40 ft |
| Front yard setback | (N1) | (N1) |
| Side yard setback | (N2) | (N2) |
| Rear yard setback | (N2) | (N2) |
| Building coverage | 0 | n/a |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 75% |
| Total accessory structures (per unit) | 0 | (N3) |
Notes to 90-3.22 MW district:
N1: 20 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street, ten feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street; N2: zero feet for primary structures provided that there are no openings along the side of a structure unless the property abuts an alley or water body; otherwise five feet for primary structures. Any accessory structures shall have a minimum setback of five feet; N3: Refer to accessory structure standards in Article VI.
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.23. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The CR district (CABD residential) is intended to provide a land use category for
mixed residential uses in Portage's Central Avenue Business District.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (attached, 3-9DU) Dwelling, single-family (upper stories) Dwelling, multi-family (upper stories) Dwelling, multi-family (3-16DU) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care home |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Dwelling, multi-family (>16DU) Nursing/assisted living facility Fair housing facility (Type 2) Home occupation (Type 2) Institutional/public: Community center Lodge/club Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor (lower story) Office, design/planning (lower story) Office, financial (lower story) Office, general (lower story) Office, medical (lower story) Printing/shipping service center (lower story) Studio, art (lower story) Commercial: Personal service uses (lower story) Restaurant (lower story) Retail sales, low intensity (lower story) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.24. - Development standard basics.
| Single-Family (Attached, 3-9DU) Standards | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lot size | 2,400 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 20 ft (N1) | 20 ft (N1) |
| Building height | 2 stories | 2 stories |
| Front yard setback | 20 ft (N2) | 20 ft (N2) |
| Side yard setback | 0 | n/a |
| Rear yard setback | (N4) | n/a |
| Building coverage | 0 | 65% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 90% |
| Minimum floor area (total) | 1,200 sf | n/a |
| Minimum floor area (1st floor) | 700 sf | n/a |
| Total accessory structures | 0 | 480 sf |
| Multi-Family Residential Standards | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lot size | 9,600 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 80 ft (N1) | 80 ft (N1) |
| Building height | 2 stories | 2 stories |
| Front yard setback | 10 ft (N2) | 15 ft (N2) |
| Side yard setback | 0 | n/a |
| Rear yard setback | (N4) | n/a |
| Building coverage | 0 | 65% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 90% |
| Minimum floor area (total per unit) | 800 sf | n/a |
| Total accessory structures | 0 | n/a |
| Nonresidential | Minimum | Maximum |
| Lot size | 4,400 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 40 ft | 40 ft |
| Building height | 2 stories | 3 stories |
| Front yard setback | 0 | 15 ft |
| Side yard setback | 0 | n/a (N2) |
| Rear yard setback | 25 ft | n/a |
| Building coverage | 0 | 100% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 100% |
| Total accessory structures (per unit) | 0 | n/a |
Notes to 90-3.24 CR district:
N1: Corner lots shall be wider than normal in order to permit appropriate setbacks from both streets and the erection of buildings; N2: Building setbacks shall be reviewed by the DRC; N3: Alternative setback is zero feet on one side and 12 feet on the other side where houses are planned for side yards on one side only (zero lot line development); N4: See parking - private parking restrictions.
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.25. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The CM district (CABD mixed use) is intended to provide a land use category for mixed
uses in Portage's Central Avenue Business District.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and Recreation:
Park Residential: Dwelling, single-family (attached, 3-9DU) Dwelling, single-family (upper stories) Dwelling, multi-family (upper stories) Fair housing facility (Type 1) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Child care center Community center Government office Lodge/club Museum/gallery Trade or business school University or college Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office, design/planning Office, financial Office, general Office, medical Printing/shipping service center Studio, art Commercial: Personal service uses Restaurant Retail sales, low intensity |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Dwelling, multi-family (3-16DU) Dwelling, multi-family (>16DU) Fair housing facility (Type 2) Home occupation (Type 2) Commercial: Retail sales, medium intensity |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.26. - Development standard basics.
| Single-Family (Attached, 3-9DU) Standards | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lot size | 2,400 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 20 ft | 20 ft |
| Building height | 2 stories | 3 stories |
| Front yard setback | 20 ft | 20 ft |
| Side yard setback | 0 | n/a |
| Rear yard setback | 25 ft | n/a |
| Building coverage | 0 | 65% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 90% |
| Minimum floor area (total) | 1,200 sf | n/a |
| Minimum floor area (1st floor) | 700 sf | n/a |
| Total accessory structures | 0 | 480 sf |
| Multi-Family Residential | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lot size | 8,800 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 80 ft (N1) | 80 ft (N1) |
| Building height | 2 stories | 3 stories |
| Front yard setback | 10 ft (N2) | 15 ft (N2) |
| Side yard setback | 0 | n/a |
| Rear yard setback | (N3) | n/a |
| Building coverage | 0 | 65% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 90% |
| Minimum floor area (total per unit) | 800 sf | n/a |
| Total accessory structures | 0 | n/a |
| Mixed Residential/Commercial | Minimum | Maximum |
| Lot size | 4,400 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 40 ft | 40 ft |
| Building height | 2 stories | 3 stories |
| Front yard setback | 0 | 15 ft |
| Side yard setback | 0 | n/a (N2) |
| Rear yard setback | 25 ft | n/a |
| Building coverage | 0 | 100% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 100% |
| Total accessory structures (per unit) | 0 | n/a |
Notes to 90-3.26 CM district:
N1:
Corner lots shall be wider than normal in order to permit appropriate setbacks from both streets and the erection of buildings; N2: Building setbacks shall be reviewed by the DRC; N3: See accessory structures regulations.
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.27. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The CC district (CABD commercial) is intended to provide a land use category for commercial
uses in Portage's Central Avenue Business District.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Park Institutional/public: Child care center Community center Government office Library Lodge/club Museum/gallery Police, fire, or rescue station Post office Trade or business school University or college Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office, design/planning Office, financial Office, general Office, medical Printing/shipping service center Studio, art Commercial: Personal service uses Restaurant Retail sales, low intensity Retail sales, medium intensity |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Commercial: Auto service center Car wash Commercial recreation facility, indoor Gas station Sports training facility |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.28. - Development standard basics.
| Commercial | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Lot size | 4,000 sf | n/a |
| Lot width | 40 ft | n/a |
| Building height | 2 stories | 3 stories |
| Front yard setback | 0 | 10 ft (N1) |
| Side yard setback | 0 | n/a |
| Rear yard setback | 0 (N2) | n/a |
| Street frontage build-out | 80% | 100% |
| Building coverage | 0 | 100% |
| Impervious surface coverage | 0 | 100% |
Notes to 90-3.28 CC district:
N1: Shall be reviewed by the DRC; N2: See parking regulations.
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.29. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The IS district (institutional uses) is intended to provide a land use category for
institutionally-owned lands, including state, county, and city facilities, The IS
district is also intended for social service-oriented uses and similar nonprofit quasi-public
institutions where the use is for public purpose and is anticipated to remain so permanently.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Parks and recreation:
Golf course/country club Park Institutional/public: Church/place of worship Community center Funeral home/mortuary Government facility (non-office) Government office Heliport Hospital/medical center Library Lodge/club Museum/gallery Police, fire, or rescue station Post office Retreat center School (K—12) Trade or business school University or college |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Wireless telecommunication facility Residential: Assisted living facility Child caring institution Institution for the developmentally disabled Institution for the mentally ill Residential treatment center Residential facility for the developmentally disabled Residential facility for the mentally ill Institutional/Public: Airport Cemetery Crematorium |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.30. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 9,700 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 60 feet |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 40 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area. |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 35 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 20 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 15 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 20 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 40 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 25 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 900 square feet for primary structures |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.31. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The NC district (neighborhood commercial) is intended to provide a land use category
for small scale commercial uses that provide products and services to their adjacent
neighborhoods.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Residential:
Dwelling, single family (upper stories) Home occupation (Type 1) Institutional/public: Government office Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office, design/planning Office, financial Office, general Studio, art Commercial: Personal service uses Retail sales, low intensity |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Residential: Home occupation (Type 2) Institutional/public: Child care center Office/service: Office/warehouse, contractor Commercial: Auto service center Car wash Gas station Restaurant Retail sales, medium intensity Industrial: Outdoor storage (accessory use) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.32. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 6,000 square feet |
| Maximum lot area: | 25,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 55 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 2 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 45 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 10 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 10 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | One |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 40 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 15 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 800 square feet for primary structures |
| Maximum main floor area: | 7,000 square feet for primary and accessory structures combined |
| Minimum main floor area/unit: | 700 square feet average per residential dwelling unit in a primary structure |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.33. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The OC district (office commercial) is intended to provide a land use category for
low impact, stand alone or small clusters of office commercial uses.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
| Institutional/public: | Communication/utility: |
| Government office | Above ground utility facility |
| Trade or business school | Institutional/public: |
| Office/service: | Child care center |
| Office/showroom, contractor | Office/service: |
| Office, design/planning |
Outdoor uses of veterinary office (accessory
use) |
| Office, financial | |
| Office, general | |
| Office, medical | |
| Printing/shipping center | |
| Studio, art |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.34. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 7,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 70 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 3 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 50 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 15 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 15 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 40 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 15 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 1,000 square feet for primary structures |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.35. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The C1 district (small/medium scale commercial) is intended to provide a land use
category for most small scale general business uses.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Institutional/public:
Government office Trade or business school Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office, design/planning Office, financial Office, general Office, medical Printing/shipping center Studio, art Commercial: Car wash Gas station Personal service uses Restaurant Retail sales, low intensity Retail sale, medium intensity |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Institutional/public: Child care center Office/service: Outdoor uses of veterinary office (accessory use) Commercial: Adult uses Commercial recreation facility, indoor Retail sales, special handling |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.36. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 15,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 70 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 3 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 70 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 35 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 25 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 20 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 20 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 15 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 300 square feet for primary structures |
| Maximum main floor area: | 25,000 square feet for primary and accessory structures associated with retail uses |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.37. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The C2 district (medium/large scale commercial) is intended to provide a land use
category for most medium to large scale general business uses.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Institutional/public:
Government office Trade or business school Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office, design/planning Office, financial Office, general Office, medical Printing/shipping center Studio, art Commercial: Car wash Commercial recreation facility, indoor Gas Station Personal service uses Restaurant Retail sales, low intensity Retail sales, medium intensity Retail sales, high intensity |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Institutional/public: Child care center Office/service: Outdoor uses of veterinary office (accessory use) Commercial: Auto sales facility Auto service center Banquet hall Commercial recreation facility, outdoor |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.38. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 25,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 100 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 3 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 80 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 70 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 30 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 25 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 30 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 45 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 20 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 500 square feet for primary structures |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.39. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The HC district (highway commercial) is intended to provide a land use category for
the special type of commercial activity that locates around interchange areas. This
district should be used around the interstate and tollway interchanges. The provisions
that regulate this land use district should be sensitive to the special needs and
characteristics of interchange areas.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Commercial:
Car wash Gas station Hotel Restaurant Retail sales, low intensity Retail sales, medium intensity |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Commercial: Auto service center Motel |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.40. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 20,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 85 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 3 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 65 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 45 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 35 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Maximum setback front yard: | 100 feet from right-of-way |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 15 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum Setback Rear Yard: | 25 feet for primary structures |
| 15 feet for accessory structures | |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 15 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 600 square feet for primary structures |
| Maximum main floor area: | 15,000 square feet for primary and accessory structures related to retail uses |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.41. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The BP district (business park) is intended to provide a land use category for most
small business park, small distribution facilities, and construction trades.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Institutional/public:
Government office Trade or business school Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office/warehouse, contractor Office, design/planning Office, financial Office, general Printing/shipping center Studio, art Commercial: Sports training facility Industrial: Food and beverage production Light industrial assembly and distribution Light industrial processing and distribution Research center Warehouse and distribution facility Wholesale facility |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Wireless telecommunication facility Commercial: Auto repair center Auto service center Commercial recreation facility, indoor Dry cleaning service, commercial Greenhouse, commercial Recreational vehicle sales facility Truck sales and service Industrial: Mini warehouse/self storage facility Outdoor storage (accessory use) |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.42. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 15,000 square feet |
| Minimum lot width: | 80 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 3 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 50 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 60 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 45 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 40 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 35 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 35 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 35 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 35 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 40,000 square feet for all structures combined |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.43. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The LI district (light industrial) is intended to provide a land use category for
most low to moderate impact manufacturing facilities, distribution facilities, industrial
parks, and utility usage.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Institutional/public:
Government facility (non-office) Office/service: Office/showroom, contractor Office/warehouse, contractor Office, design/planning Commercial: Recreational vehicle sales facility Truck sales and service Industrial: Dry Cleaning service, commercial Food and beverage production General industrial production Light industrial assembly and distribution Light industrial processing and distribution Truck freight terminal Truck sales and service center Warehouse and distribution facility Wholesale facility |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Wireless telecommunication facility Institutional/public: Trade or business school Commercial: Animal boarding Outdoor uses of animal boarding Industrial: Concrete/asphalt production facility Marine vehicle storage facility Mini warehouse/self storage facility Outdoor storage (accessory use) Recreational vehicle sales facility |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.44. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 1 acre (43,560 square feet) |
| Minimum lot width: | 130 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 3 times the lot width |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 65 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 60 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial |
| 50 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 40 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 40 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 45 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 45 feet |
| Floor Area Standards | |
| Minimum main floor area: | 120,000 square feet for all structures combined |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.45. - Intent, permitted uses and special exception uses.
District Intent
The HI district (heavy industrial) is intended to provide a land use category for
most moderate to high impact industrial parks, manufacturing facilities, and utility
usage.
| Permitted Uses | Special Exception Uses |
|---|---|
|
Industrial:
Concrete/asphalt production facility General industrial production Light industrial assembly and distribution Light industrial processing and distribution Outdoor storage (accessory use) Truck freight terminal Warehouse and distribution facility |
Communication/utility:
Above ground utility facility Wireless telecommunication facility Industrial: Junk yard Land fill |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)
Sec. 90-3.46. - Development standard basics.
| Lot Standards | |
| Minimum lot area: | 2 acres (87,120 square feet) |
| Minimum lot width: | 200 feet |
| Maximum lot depth: | 3 times the lot width |
| Minimum lot frontage: | 90 feet on a public street with access from said public street |
| Maximum lot coverage: | Square footage of all primary and accessory structures and impervious surfaces cannot exceed 75 percent of the lot area |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Minimum setback front yard: | 75 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to an arterial street |
| 65 feet from right-of-way when adjacent to a collector street or local street | |
| Minimum setback side yard: | 50 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Minimum setback rear yard: | 50 feet for primary and accessory structures |
| Structure Standards | |
| Maximum structure quantity, primary structure: | No maximum |
| Maximum structure height, primary structure: | 70 feet |
| Maximum structure height, accessory structure: | 60 feet |
(Ord. No. 14-8, § 2, 8-5-14)