Westport City Zoning Code
§12 RESIDENCE
AA DISTRICT
Revised 01-11-16
12-1 Purpose
The purpose of the AA District is to allow single-family residences on a minimum one acre lot. The AA District provisions are intended to encourage low density residential development for primarily residential and related purposes in areas served primarily by on-site sewerage facilities.
12-2 Permitted Uses
Any use permitted in a Residence AAA District, subject to the same approvals and conditions as specified in §11-2 of these regulations.
12-3 Lot Area and Shape (See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
Each lot shall have a minimum area of one (1) acre (43,560 square feet) and shall be of such shape that a square with one hundred fifty (150) feet on each side will fit on the lot.
12-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8 & §32-18 HRS, also)
No principal building, structure or use or accessory building or structure shall extend closer than thirty (30) feet from any street line or twenty-five (25) feet from any side or rear lot line.
12-5 Height (See §32-18 HRS, also)
No principal building or other structure shall exceed three (3) stories and a height of forty (40) feet. No accessory building or structure shall exceed one story and a height of sixteen (16) feet, except barns as defined in §11-2.4.7 and light poles for lighted athletic fields on town owned public school property as defined in §11-2.4.8.
12-6 Coverage(See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
The total coverage shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot area. Total coverage shall include fifty percent (50%) of the surface area of tennis courts. Permanent and temporary light poles for lighted athletic fields on town owned public school property as defined in §11-2.4.8 shall be exempt from coverage.
12-7 Building Area
No mandatory requirement.
12-8 Floor Area
No mandatory requirement.
12-9 Architectural Design
All buildings and structures located within a designated Historic District shall comply with the design regulations of the Historic District Commission.
12-11 Parking and Loading
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with §34 of the Supplementary Regulations.
12-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
12-13 Open Space Subdivision
Lot area, shape and setbacks for Open Space Subdivisions shall be in accordance with the requirements of §56 of the Subdivision Regulations.
12-2.1 Special Permit Uses Subject to Special Conditions
The following additional uses are permitted subject to the conditions provided for in §32 and Special Permit & Site Plan approval in accordance with §43, herein. (835, 11/01/2023)
12-2.1.1
Cottage Cluster Developments
(835, 11/01/2023)