§ 20-645. Lot requirements and setbacks.

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in an "RLM" District subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:

(1)

The minimum lot area is as follows:

a.

If a single-family dwelling is located on the lot, 9,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

b.

If a two-family dwelling is located on the lot, 7,260 square feet per dwelling unit.

c.

If a townhouse or multiple-family project is located on the lot, an average of 5,445 square feet per dwelling unit.

(2)

The minimum lot frontage:

a.

Single-family and two-family dwellings are 50 feet except that in the case of a lot that fronts on a cul-de-sac or on the outside of a curve on a curvilinear street, the width of the lot at the building setback line shall be 50 feet.

b.

Townhouses and multifamily dwellings are 30 feet except that in the case of a lot that fronts on a cul-de-sac or on the outside of a curve on a curvilinear street, the width of the lot at the building setback line shall be 30 feet.

(3)

The minimum lot depth:

a.

If a single-family dwelling, the minimum depth is 110 feet.

b.

If a two-family dwelling minimum depth is 100 feet.

c.

If a townhouse or multiple-family dwelling minimum depth is 100 feet.

(4)

The maximum lot coverage is:

a.

If a single-family dwelling, 35 percent.

b.

If a two-family dwelling, 40 percent.

c.

If a townhouse or multiple-family dwelling 50 percent.

(5)

The setbacks are as follows:

a.

If a single-family dwelling:

1.

For front yards, 25 feet.

2.

For rear yards, 25 feet.

3.

For side yards, five feet on garage side and ten feet on house side. Minimum separation between structures on adjacent parcels shall be 15 feet.

b.

If a two-family dwelling:

1.

For front yards, 25 feet.

2.

For rear yards, 30 feet.

3.

For side yards, ten feet where no common wall is located.

c.

If a townhouse or multiple-family dwelling:

1.

For front yards, 25 feet.

2.

For rear yards, 25 feet.

3.

For side yards, ten feet where no common wall is located.

(6)

The maximum height is as follows:

a.

For the principal structure, three stories/35 feet.

b.

For accessory structures, one story/15 feet.

(Ord. No. 377, § 85, 5-24-04; Ord. No. 423, § 4, 6-12-06)