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Town Of Dewitt City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IXA

Hamlet District

§ 192-43.1 Purpose.

The Jamesville Hamlet District possesses the unique character of a 19th Century mill town. All new building should incorporate architectural styles from this period into the building design. In addition to building character, the district encourages site design that is pedestrian friendly. Design standards are incorporated into the district regulations to establish these features.

§ 192-43.2 Existing structures.

Existing structures and uses may be continued, expanded or upgraded without complying with the requirements of Hamlet District design standards, § 192-43.7, but subject to the remaining articles of Chapter 192 provided all of the following are satisfied:
A. 
There is no change in use of the structure.
B. 
Alterations to a structure are consistent with the design of the original structure.
C. 
The addition or alteration will not create a vehicle entrance setback that is less than 10 feet from the primary facade.
D. 
No nonconforming use or structure is expanded.

§ 192-43.3 Permitted structures and uses.

In the Hamlet District, the following structures and uses may be permitted subject to a building permit:
A. 
Single-family dwellings.
B. 
Home occupation.
C. 
Residential accessory use.

§ 192-43.4 Site plan review uses.

In the Hamlet District, only the following structures and uses may be permitted following site plan review as provided in § 192-122 of this chapter:
A. 
Administrative and management services.
B. 
Bed-and-breakfast.
C. 
Cafe.
D. 
Club, private.
E. 
Day-care center.
F. 
Educational facility.
G. 
Finance/banks without drive-through facility.
H. 
Funeral home/mortuary.
I. 
Government facilities.
J. 
Hamlet, mixed use.
K. 
Horticulture, landscape, garden center.
L. 
Hospitals and clinics.
M. 
Hotel and motel.
N. 
Nursing home.
O. 
Office.
P. 
Outdoor seating/assembly area.
Q. 
Parking lot, off-site.
R. 
Public utility.
S. 
Publishing.
T. 
Recreational and entertainment facilities, indoor.
U. 
Religious use.
V. 
Restaurant without drive-through facility.
W. 
Retail store.
X. 
Scientific and technical services.
Y. 
Temporary outdoor sales.
Z. 
Two-family dwelling.
AA. 
Vehicle service station.
BB. 
Veterinary establishment, animal hospital.

§ 192-43.5 Specific permit uses.

The following structures and uses may be permitted in the Hamlet District upon the issuance of a specific use permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals as provided in § 192-123 of this chapter:
A. 
Dwelling, multifamily.
B. 
Emergency service facility.
C. 
Outdoor recreational or entertainment facilities.

§ 192-43.6 Lot area and yard regulations.

In the Hamlet District, all structures and uses shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. 
Minimum lot width: N/A.
B. 
Minimum lot area:
(1) 
Residential: 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
(2) 
Nonresidential: N/A.
C. 
Maximum building coverage: 25%.
D. 
Maximum lot coverage: 75%.
E. 
Front yard: The maximum front yard shall be the average of the two adjacent principal structures, and may not exceed 35 feet.
F. 
Side yards: Each lot shall have two side yards with a total of not less than 20 feet, neither one of which may be less than five feet in width.
G. 
Rear yard: Each lot shall have a rear yard not less than 20 feet in depth.
H. 
Height: Structures shall not exceed 40 feet in height.

§ 192-43.7 Design standards.

A. 
Material.
(1) 
The dominant exterior finish shall be or have the appearance of horizontal wood siding or natural stone.
(2) 
Excluding windows, window treatments and foundation, a maximum of two primary construction materials may be used on any one side of a structure and a maximum of three primary construction materials may be used on any one structure.
B. 
Architectural features. The primary building shall have at least three different types of the following architectural features:
(1) 
Covered porch or walkway supported by columns or spindles.
(2) 
Dormer.
(3) 
Cupola.
(4) 
Gabled roof.
(5) 
Any one or combination of the following:
(a) 
Cornice brackets.
(b) 
Fanlight windows.
(c) 
Window shutters.
(d) 
Bay windows.
C. 
Roof style.
(1) 
Buildings shall be or have the appearance of a pitched roof.
(2) 
The roof shall overhang the side of the structure by a minimum 12 inches.
D. 
Facades.
(1) 
The primary facade shall be orientated parallel to the property line of the primary street.
(2) 
Facades fronting more than one street shall be equal in material.
(3) 
Vehicle entrances shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the primary building facade.
E. 
Entrance.
(1) 
Building entrances shall face the street and be articulated by color, sidelights, columns, awning, roof or pediment.
(2) 
All entrances shall be illuminated.
F. 
Landscaping and sidewalks.
(1) 
All permeable surfaces of a lot shall be covered with grass or vegetative ground cover.
(2) 
A minimum of one street tree for every 35 feet of frontage shall be planted in all front setbacks greater than 10 feet.
(3) 
A walkway, constructed of concrete or modular unit pavers, shall connect the front entrance to the street, driveway or sidewalk.
(4) 
For all uses requiring site plan review or a specific permit, a concrete sidewalk shall be constructed along each street line for the length of the property.
G. 
Accessory structures. Accessory structures shall be consistent with the architectural style, material and color of the primary structure.

§ 192-43.8 Additional regulations.

The applicable regulations for specified uses (Article XVI) and requirements applying to all districts (Article XVII) in this chapter shall apply to all uses. In cases of a conflict between the requirements of the Hamlet District and Articles XVI and/or XVII, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail.