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Sec. 2.4.5. Apartment

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A. Lot Dimensions
A1 Area (min) 8,000 sf 6,000 sf
A2 Width (min) 45’ 30’
A3 Lot area per unit (min) 2,000 sf 1,500 sf
B. Building/Structure Setbacks
B1 From primary street (min) 10’ 10’
B2 From side street (min) 10’ 10’
B3 From side lot line (min) 5’ 5’
B4 From rear lot line (min) 20’ 20’
B5 From alley i 4’ or 20’ min 4’ or 20’min
C. Parking Setbacks
C1 From primary street (min) 10’ 10’
C2 From side street (min) 10’ 10’
C3 From side/rear lot line (min) 0’ 0’
C4 From rear lot line (min) 3’ 3’
C5 From alley (min) 4’ 4’
D. Height
D1 Principal building (max) 45’/3 stories 45’/3 stories
D2 Accessory structure (max) 26’ 26’
E. Pedestrian Access
E1 Street-facing entrance required (min 1 per building) yes 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 an alley or
rear access drive or be a minimum of 20 feet from the travel lane of an 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.

Book traversal links for Sec. 2.4.5. Apartment

  • Sec. 2.4.4. Townhouse i
  • Sec. 2.4.6. Civic Building
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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
  • Article 2.4. Conservation Development Option
    • Sec. 2.4.1. General Requirements
    • Sec. 2.4.2. Detached House
    • Sec. 2.4.3. Attached House
    • Sec. 2.4.4. Townhouse i
    • Sec. 2.4.5. Apartment
    • Sec. 2.4.6. Civic Building
    • Sec. 2.4.7. Open Lot
  • Article 2.5. Common Open Space Requirements
  • Article 2.6. Additional Housing Patterns
  • Article 2.7. Frequent Transit Development Option

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