Pursuant to the purposes of this chapter, the intent of the R-5 Multi-Family Affordable Subsidized Residential District is to provide for appropriate locations within the town for development of well-planned multi-family affordable, subsidized residential structures with provisions for necessary utilities, access, recreational or open areas, parking, habitable square footage per dwelling, architectural compatibility and other amenities to serve the residents thereof. The regulations and requirements applicable within the district are intended to enable the provision of moderate cost housing within a desirable living environment, while ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses and available services.

(1)

Two family dwellings provided that the following conditions are met:

a.

The structure shall contain not less than 1,080 square feet of living area. The minimum square footage per one bedroom unit shall be not less than 540 square feet.

b.

Primary access of both dwelling units shall be provided by means of a separate exterior entrance way.

c.

Lot area shall be not less than 7,500 square feet, and off-street parking requirements shall be one paved space per single bedroom dwelling unit and two paved spaces per two-bedroom dwelling unit.

d.

A plan of development shall be required.

(2)

Multi-family dwellings, provided that a plan of development shall be required as set forth in article IV of this chapter and that a special use permit shall be required as set forth in article XX of this chapter.

(3)

Retail stores and shops.

(4)

Nursing homes, provided that a plan of development shall be required as set forth in article IV of this chapter and that a special use permit shall be required as set forth in article XX of this chapter.

(5)

Churches, provided that a plan of development shall be required as set forth in article IV of this chapter.

(6)

Parks, recreational facilities, libraries and museums owned or operated by a governmental agency, and other uses required for the performance of governmental functions and intended primarily to provide services to adjoining neighborhoods, provided that a special use permit shall be required as set forth in article XX of this chapter for all uses and structures permitted by this paragraph.

(7)

Propagation and cultivation of crops, flowers, trees and shrubs which are not offered for sale on the premises.

(8)

Rights-of-way, easements and appurtenances for public utilities and public transportation, but not including railroad yards, freight or passenger depots, generating plants, transformer stations, sewage treatment plants or similar facilities.

(9)

Home occupations, as defined in article II of this chapter.

(10)

Signs as regulated by the provisions of article XIX of this chapter.

(11)

Accessory uses and structures, excluding the use of truck bodies, vans, trailers tanks and other vessels, as an accessory structures.

(12)

Mini storage facilities, provided that a plan of development shall be required as set forth in article IV of this chapter and that a special use permit shall be required as set forth in article XX of this chapter.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-62; Ords. of 6-24-96; Ord. of 12-29-97)

In the R-5 District, permitted uses served by public sewer and water systems shall be located on lots of not less than 7,500 square feet for two-family dwellings. Structures intended for multi-family dwellings (in excess of two dwellings) shall be located on lots of multiples of 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit up to a maximum of ten dwelling units in any one continuous structure.

Permitted uses in the R-5 District shall be located on lots of not less than 50 feet in width, provided that lot area requirements are met.

(a)

There shall be a living area per single bedroom unit of not less than 540 square feet in the R-5 district.

(b)

There shall be a living area of not less than 800 square feet for each dwelling unit with two bedrooms in the R-5 district.

(c)

No greater than three bedroom units shall be permitted with a living area of not less than 1,050 square feet within the R-5 District.

Minimum of 500 square feet open area shall be required per dwelling unit.

(Ord. of 6-24-96)

One paved parking space per one-bedroom unit, two paved parking spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 2.5 paved parking spaces per three-bedroom unit.

(Ord. of 6-24-96)

Minimum 25-foot rear yard and 25-foot front yard, adjoining units shall not have less than 25-foot side yards required on each end in addition to open space requirement which shall not constitute any portion of front, rear or side yard requirements.

Five hundred square feet of open space shall be required for each dwelling unit. Open space shall be separate and apart from yard requirements. Open space shall be within the development plot and adjacent to the dwellings. A plan of development and a special use permit shall be required. Open space is intended to serve the recreational needs of the dwelling unit occupants. Open space shall be for occupants use and may include picnic area, and outdoor recreation equipment such as swings, slides, horizontal bars, etc. Appropriate landscaping and amenities shall be required to conform with the locality and architecture so as to present a pleasing and attractive site. A plan of development should indicate location of open space and intended placement of equipment.

In the R-5 District, all permitted uses shall be served by public sewer and water systems. Individual connections for sewer and water shall be provided for each single family attached or detached dwelling unit.

(a)

Not more than ten single-family attach dwellings shall be attached in a series or continuous row in the R-5 District.

(b)

Variations in front yards or in the architectural detail treatment of the fronts of dwelling units shall be provided within each series or continuous row of attached units in the R-5 District.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, §15-52)

No building or structure in the R-5 District shall exceed a height of 35 feet.

(Ord. of 3-27-89, § 15-53)