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Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 45. ZONING ORDINANCE |
Article VIII. R3 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS |
§ 45-803. Lot area and dimensional regulations.
The following requirements are established in the R3 Single-Family Dwelling Zoning District:
(a)
Minimum lot requirements:
(1)
Minimum lot area: Nine thousand (9,000) square feet.
(2)
Minimum lot width:
a.
Interior lot: Seventy-five (75) feet.
b.
Corner lot: Ninety (90) feet.
(3)
Minimum lot frontage:
a.
On straight or curvilinear street: Seventy-five (75) feet.
b.
On a cul-de-sac: Thirty-seven and one-half (37½) feet.
(b)
Requirements for main building:
(1)
Minimum setback requirements:
a.
Front yard: Thirty (30) feet.
b.
Rear yard: Twenty (20) feet.
c.
Side yard:
1.
Interior lot: Ten (10) percent of lot width; but, no more than ten (10) feet shall be required.
2.
Corner lot: Thirty (30) feet for the side yard along the street.
(2)
Maximum height: Thirty-five (35) feet.
(c)
Requirements for accessory buildings and structures:
(1)
Minimum setback requirements:
a.
Front yard: Prohibited in front yard (See Article XXVIII).
b.
Rear yard: Five (5) feet.
c.
Side yard:
1.
Interior lot: Three (3) feet.
2.
Corner lot: Thirty (30) feet for the side yard along the street.
(2)
Maximum height: Height of main building, not to exceed one and one-half (1½) stories.
(3)
Maximum floor area: Ground floor area of main building.
(4)
For special exception to height and floor area requirements, see Article XXXII, section 45-3204.E.1.
(5)
For modifications and adjustments to regulations, see Article XXVIII.
(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1; Ord. No. 5095-98; Ord. No. 5359-99; Ord. No. 6741-10)
(Ord. No. 5028-97, § 1; Ord. No. 5095-98; Ord. No. 5359-99; Ord. No. 6741-10)