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Sec. 2.3.7. Open Lot

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  R-1 R-2 R-4 R-6 R-10
A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 30,000 sf 15,000 sf 7,500 sf 5,000 sf 4,000 sf
A2 Width (min) 100' 80' 65' 50' 45'
A3 Building coverage (max) 10% 15% 17% 20% 22%
B. Building/Structure Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 20' 20' 20' 10' 10'
B2 From side street (min) 20' 20' 20' 10' 10'
B3 From side lot line (min) 10' 10' 10' 10' 10'
B4 From rear lot line (min) 30' 30' 30' 20' 20'
C. Parking Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10' 10' 10' 10' 10'
C2 From side street (min) 10' 10' 10' 10' 10'
C3 From side/rear lot line (min) 10' 10' 10' 7' 5'
D. Height
D1 All building/structures (max) "40’/3 stories" "40’/3 stories" "40’/3 stories" "40’/3 stories" "40’/3 stories"

See Sec. 1.5.4.D “Building Setbacks” for specific building element requirements.

Residential infill regulations for additional building setback and reduced height may apply (see Sec. 2.2.7.)

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  • Sec. 2.3.6. Civic Building
  • Article 2.4. Conservation Development Option
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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
  • Article 2.3. Compact Development
    • Sec. 2.3.1. General Requirements
    • Sec. 2.3.2. Detached House
    • Sec. 2.3.3. Attached House
    • Sec. 2.3.4. Townhouse i
    • Sec. 2.3.5. Apartment
    • Sec. 2.3.6. Civic Building
    • Sec. 2.3.7. Open Lot
  • 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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