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Sec. 2.2.4. Apartment

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 R-10
A. Lot Dimensions
A1Area (min)7,500 sf 
A2Lot Width (min)45’
A3Outdoor amenity area (min)10%
A4Lot area per unit (min)2,500 sf 
B. Building/Structure Setbacks
B1From primary street10’
B2From side street (min)10’
B3From side lot line (min)5’
B4From rear lot line (min)20’
B5From alley i4' or 20' min
B6Residential infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7.)yes
C. Parking Setbacks
C1From primary street (min)10’
C2From side street (min)10’
C3From side/rear lot line (min)0’
C4From rear lot line (min)3’
C5"From alley, garage only (min) "4’
D. Height
D1Principal building (max)45'/3 stories
D2Accessory structure (max)26'
D3Residential infill rules may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7.)yes
E. Pedestrian Access
E1Street-facing entrance required (min 1 per building)yes
See Sec. 1.5.4.D “Building Setbacks” for specific building element requirements. 

i Garages (or a portion thereof) must either be located 4 feet from the travel lane of 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 alley or rear access drive.

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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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