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Sec. 2.2.3. Townhouse

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  R-2 ii R-4 ii R-6 R-10
A. Site Dimensions
A1 Net site area/unit (min) 10,000 sf 5,000 sf 4,500 sf 3,000 sf
A2 Width (min) 80’ 65’ 50' 45'
A3 Outdoor amenity area (min) n/a n/a 10% 10%
B. Lot Dimensions
B1 Area (min) n/a n/a n/a n/a
B2 Width (min) 16’ 16’ 16' 16'
C. Principal Building/ Structure Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 20’ 20’ 10’ 10'
C2 From side street (min) 20’ 20’ 10’ 10'
C3 From side site boundary line (min) 10’ 10’ 10’ 6’
C4 From rear site boundary line (min) iii 30’ 30’ 20’ 20’
C5 From alley (min) iv 4’ or 20’ min 4’ or 20’ min 4’ or 20' min 4' or 20' min
C6 Internal building separation (min) 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’
C7 Residential infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7.) yes yes yes yes
D. Parking Setbacks v
D1 From primary street (min) 20’ 20’ 20’ 20'
D2 From side street (min) 10’ 10’ 10’ 10'
D3 From side lot line (min) 0’ 0’ 0’ 0'
D4 From rear lot line (min) 3’ 3’ 3’ 3'
D5 From alley, garage only (min) 4’ 4’ 4’ 4'
D6 Residential infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7.) yes yes yes yes
E. Height 
E1  Principal building (max)  40’/3 stories  40’/3 stories  45'/3 stories  45'/3 stories 
E2  Accessory structure (max)  26’  26’  26'  26' 
E3  Residential Infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7)  yes  yes  yes  yes 

i A townhouse development containing only two dwelling units shall be regulated by the standards of Sec. 2.2.2., Attached House, however: (a) a minimum site area per unit of one-half the area required by Sec. 2.2.2.A1. is required; (b) Sec. 2.2.3.B. shall still control provided a minimum site width equal to the dimensions specified by Sec. 2.2.2.A2. is met; and (c) Sec. 2.2.2.B3. shall only apply to the non-party wall side lot line.

ii In R-2 and R-4 districts, a townhouse development can only contain a maximum of two dwelling units.

iii A permanently recorded open lot or common area lot of at least 20 feet in width may be used to satisfy Sec.2.2.3.C.4.

iv Garages (or a portion thereof) must either be located 4 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive or be a minimum of 20 feet from the alley or rear access drive. Where parking spaces are located between the garage and the alley or rear access drive, the garage must be located at least 20 feet from the travel lane of an alley or rear access drive.

v Parking setbacks shall not apply to driveways serving individual dwelling units or shared between two dwelling units.

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UDO Chapters

  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
  • HISTORY TABLE
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  • Article 2.1. General Provisions
  • Article 2.2. Conventional Development Option
    • Sec. 2.2.1. Detached House
    • Sec. 2.2.2. Attached House
    • Sec. 2.2.3. Townhouse
    • Sec. 2.2.4. Apartment
    • Sec. 2.2.5. Civic Building
    • Sec. 2.2.6. Open Lot
    • Sec. 2.2.7. Residential Infill Compatibility
    • Sec. 2.2.8. Tiny Houses
    • Sec. 2.2.9. General Building
  • Article 2.3. Compact Development
  • Article 2.4. Conservation Development Option
  • Article 2.5. Common Open Space Requirements
  • Article 2.6. Additional Housing Patterns
  • Article 2.7. Frequent Transit Development Option

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