Abbreviation
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District
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CR-1
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Collegetown Residential 1
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CR-2
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Collegetown Residential 2
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CR-3
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Collegetown Residential 3
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CR-4
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Collegetown Residential 4
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MU-1
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Mixed Use 1
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MU-2
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Mixed Use 2
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Maximum and Minimum Height
(in stories and feet)
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District
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Maximum
(stories)
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Minimum
(stories)
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Maximum
(feet)
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Minimum
(feet)
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CR-1
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3*
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2
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35
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20
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CR-2
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3*
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2
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35
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20
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CR-3
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3*
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2
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35
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20
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CR-4
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4
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2
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45
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20
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MU-1
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5
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3
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70
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30
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MU-2
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6
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4
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80
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45
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NOTES:
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*Top story limitation. A habitable third story in CR-1, CR-2,
and CR-3 Districts must be fully contained within a pitched roof.
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Purpose and intent.
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The Collegetown Residential 1-3 (CR-1, CR-2, CR-3) Districts
contain predominantly residential structures occupied as single-family
homes, as duplexes, or as multiple residences often rented by university
students. The intent is to maintain the existing housing stock. Significant
redevelopment within these districts is neither anticipated nor encouraged.
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Any new construction shall be similar in form and scale, and
the zoning requirements of these districts are intended to protect
the character of the established residential neighborhoods. Mandatory
architectural elements, such as front porches and pitched roofs, ensure
that new construction is in keeping with the existing built environment.
All three districts have a maximum building height of three stories,
provided that the third story is completely contained within the required
pitched roof. In addition, buildings cannot exceed 35 feet in height.
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The Collegetown Residential 1-3 Districts accommodate single-family,
two-family, and multifamily uses, depending on the district. Denser
residential uses are permitted in those areas closer to central Collegetown.
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LOT SIZE
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Area, minimum
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1.
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One-family detached dwelling
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4,000 square feet
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2.
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Other uses
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5,500 square feet
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Width at street line, minimum
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1.
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One-family detached dwelling
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45 feet
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2.
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Other uses
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50 feet
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LOT COVERAGE
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Lot coverage by buildings, maximum
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30%
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Green space, minimum
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35%
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MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING
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1.
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Residence
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a. Up to 3 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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1 space
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b. 4 and 5 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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2 spaces
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c. Each additional bed or sleeping room per dwelling unit
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1 space
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2.
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Home occupation
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1 space
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3.
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Other uses
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See § 325-20D(3)(b)
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Front setback, minimum
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10 feet
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Side setback, minimum
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5 feet
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Rear setback (whichever is less), minimum
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20 feet or 20% of lot depth
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Spacing between primary structures on same parcel, minimum
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20 feet
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Side setback, minimum
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5 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
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5 feet
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Square footage of footprint, maximum
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500 square feet
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PARKING LOCATION
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Garage setback from front facade, minimum
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20 feet
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Parking setback
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at front facade
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING`
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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3/35
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Height (stories/feet), minimum
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2/20
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Habitable space in the 3rd story must be fully contained within
the pitched roof. See § 325-45.2B(11).
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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2/20
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FLOOR HEIGHT (PRINCIPAL BUILDING)
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Street-level (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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2nd story (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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ROOF
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Pitched roof
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Required
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Shed roof not allowed as primary roof
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Pitch of principal gable, minimum/maximum
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6:12/12:12
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LOT SIZE
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Area, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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4,000 square feet
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2.
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Other uses
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5,500 square feet
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Width at street line, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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45 feet
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2.
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Other uses
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50 feet
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LOT COVERAGE
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Lot coverage by buildings, maximum
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35%
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Green space, minimum
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35%
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MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING
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1.
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Residence
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a. Up to 3 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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1 space
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b. 4 and 5 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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2 spaces
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c. Each additional bed or sleeping room per dwelling unit
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1 space
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2.
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Home occupation
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1 space
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3.
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Other uses
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See § 325-20D(3)(b)
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Front setback, minimum
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10 feet
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Side setback, minimum
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5 feet
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Rear setback (whichever is less), minimum
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20 feet or 20% of lot depth
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Spacing between primary structures on same parcel, minimum
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20 feet
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Side setback, minimum
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3 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
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3 feet
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Square footage of footprint, maximum
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500 square feet
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PARKING LOCATION
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Garage setback from front facade, minimum
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20 feet
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Parking setback
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at front facade
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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3/35
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Height (stories/feet), minimum
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2/20
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Habitable space in the 3rd story must be fully contained within
the pitched roof. See § 325-45.2B(11).
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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2/20
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FLOOR HEIGHT (PRINCIPAL BUILDING)
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Street-level (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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2nd story (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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ROOF
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Pitched roof
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Required
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Shed roof not allowed as primary roof
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Pitch of principal gable, minimum/maximum
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6:12/12:12
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LOT SIZE
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Area, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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3,000 square feet
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2.
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Multiple dwelling and other uses
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3,500 square feet
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Width at street line, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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30 feet
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2.
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Multiple dwelling and other uses
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40 feet
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LOT COVERAGE
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Lot coverage by buildings, maximum
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40%
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Green space, minimum
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30%
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MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING
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1.
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Residence
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a. Up to 3 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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1 space
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b. 4 and 5 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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2 spaces
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c. Each additional bed or sleeping room per dwelling unit
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1 space
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2.
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Home occupation
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1 space
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3.
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Other uses
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See § 325-20D(3)(b)
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Front setback, minimum
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10 feet
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Side setback, minimum
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5 feet
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Rear setback (whichever is less), minimum
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20 feet or 20% of lot depth
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Spacing between primary structures on same parcel, minimum
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10 feet
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Side setback, minimum
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3 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
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3 feet
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Square footage of footprint per unit, maximum
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500 square feet
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PARKING LOCATION
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Garage setback from front facade, minimum
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20 feet
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Parking setback
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at front facade
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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3/35
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Height (stories/feet), minimum
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2/20
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Habitable space in the 3rd story must be fully contained within
the pitched roof. See § 325-45.2B(11).
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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2/20
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FLOOR HEIGHT (PRINCIPAL BUILDING)
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Street-level (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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2nd story (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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ROOF
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Pitched roof
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Required
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Shed roof not allowed as primary roof
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Pitch of principal gable, minimum/maximum
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6:12/12:12
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STREET FACADE
[Amended 1-4-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-01] | ||
Building length, all streets, maximum
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45 feet
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Length of blank wall, maximum
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8 feet
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DOORS AND ENTRIES
[Amended 1-4-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-01] | ||
Functioning entry on the street-facing facade, minimum
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1
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For corner lots, one functioning entry is required on the primary
street-facing facade.
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PORCH
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Front porch
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Required
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Purpose and intent.
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The Collegetown Residential 4 District primarily contains multifamily
dwelling units, and while single-family and two-family residential
uses are permitted, it is expected that multifamily residential will
remain the predominant use. The intent is this will be a medium-density
residential district, consistent with the vision outlined in the 2009
Collegetown Urban Plan and Conceptual Design Guidelines to concentrate
additional development in the central areas of Collegetown.
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This district serves as an essential bridge, both in density
and built form, between the Collegetown Residential 1-3 and Mixed
Use Districts. Redevelopment is encouraged, but it is essential that
new construction meet the district requirements to ensure a consistent
transition between the higher-density and lower-density zoning districts.
District regulations permit buildings of up to four stories and 45
feet in height; a building must meet both requirements. Maximum lot
coverage by buildings is greater than in the Collegetown Residential
Districts 1-3 but not as high as allowed in the Mixed Use Districts.
In terms of form, the district requirements provide property owners
with choices between architectural features intended to create buildings
compatible with those in adjacent zoning districts.
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LOT SIZE
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Area, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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3,000 square feet
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2.
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Multiple dwelling and other uses
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3,500 square feet
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Width at street line, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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30 feet
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2.
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Multiple dwelling and other uses
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40 feet
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LOT COVERAGE
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Lot coverage by buildings, maximum
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50%
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Green space, minimum
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25%
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MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING
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Buildings that fully comply with the New York State
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Building Code or Residential Code for new construction:
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None, provided a transportation demand management plan is accepted
by the Planning and Development Board during site plan review
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All other structures:
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1.
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Residence
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a. Up to 3 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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1 space
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b. 4 and 5 bed or sleeping rooms per dwelling unit
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2 spaces
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c. Each additional bed or sleeping room per dwelling unit
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1 space
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2.
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Home occupation
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1 space
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3.
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Other uses
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See § 325-20D(3)(b)
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Front setback, minimum
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10 feet
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Side setback, minimum
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1.
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Row house
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0 feet
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2.
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All other structures
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5 feet
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Rear setback (whichever is less), minimum
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20 feet or 20% of lot depth
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Spacing between primary structures on same parcel, minimum
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5 feet
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Side setback, minimum
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3 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
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3 feet
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Square footage of footprint per unit, maximum
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500 square feet
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PARKING LOCATION
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Garage setback from front facade, minimum
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20 feet
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Parking setback
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at front facade
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Internal or underground parking must be wrapped by residential
on street-facing facades (except for entries/exits) and may not be
visible from a public street.
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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4/45
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Height (stories/feet), minimum
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2/20
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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2/20
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FLOOR HEIGHT (PRINCIPAL BUILDING)
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Street-level (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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Upper-story (floor to floor), minimum
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9 feet
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ROOF
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Pitched or flat roof
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Allowed
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STREET FACADE
[Amended 1-4-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-01] | |||
Building length, primary street, maximum
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1.
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Row house
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100 feet
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2.
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All other structures
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45 feet
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Length of blank wall, maximum
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8 feet
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DOORS AND ENTRIES
[Amended 1-4-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-01] | |||
Functioning entry on the street-facing facade, minimum
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1
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For corner lots, one functioning entry is required on the primary
street-facing facade.
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PORCH, STOOP OR RECESSED ENTRY
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Front porch, stoop or recessed entry required for each functional
entry
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Purpose and intent.
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The Mixed Use Districts accommodate retail, office, service,
hotel, and residential uses, and in most cases, multiple uses will
be combined within the same building. The purpose is to create a dynamic
urban environment in which uses reinforce each other and promote an
attractive, walkable neighborhood.
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Located in central Collegetown, the Mixed Use Districts allow
the highest density within the Collegetown Area Form Districts. Redevelopment
is anticipated and encouraged (with the exception of designated local
landmarks), and the intent is to concentrate the majority of additional
development within these districts.
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The Mixed Use District regulations have been designed to encourage
exceptional urban design and high-quality construction. The Mixed
Use 1 District permits buildings of up to five stories and 70 feet
in height while the Mixed Use 2 District allows buildings of up to
six stories and 80 feet in height. A building cannot exceed either
requirement. While it may be feasible to design a building with a
greater number of stories within the maximum allowed height, in feet,
the intent of the district regulations is to meet both requirements.
The additional building height, in feet, has been allowed for the
purpose of providing adequate space for mechanicals and accommodating
high-quality design features and finishes.
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An objective of both Mixed Use Districts is to create an urban
form that gives priority to pedestrians and encourages year-round
commercial activity at the street level. Required form elements, such
as a maximum distance between entries and a maximum length of blank
wall, activate the street-level of buildings to engage pedestrians
through this highly traveled section of Collegetown. In addition,
front setback requirements have been incorporated to ensure adequate
space to provide wider sidewalks and a safer pedestrian environment.
A required ten-foot chamfer or additional setback at corner lots within
the Mixed Use 2 District will allow greater visibility and natural
light at busy intersections.
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LOT SIZE
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Area, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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3,000 square feet
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2.
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Multiple dwelling and other uses
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3,500 square feet
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Width at street line, minimum
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1.
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One-family or two-family dwelling
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30 feet
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2.
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Multiple dwelling and other uses
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40 feet
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LOT COVERAGE
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Lot coverage by buildings, maximum
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70%
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Green space, minimum
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10%
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MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING
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None
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Front setback, minimum
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5 feet
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Side setback, minimum
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5 feet
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1.
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Row house
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0 feet
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2.
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All other structures
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5 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
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10 feet
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Spacing between primary structures on same parcel, minimum
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5 feet
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Side setback, minimum
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0 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
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0 feet
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Square footage of footprint per unit, maximum
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500 square feet
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PARKING LOCATION
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Parking setback, from front facade, minimum
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30 feet
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Internal or underground parking must be wrapped by residential
on street-facing facades (except for entries/exits) and may not be
visible from a public street.
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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5/70
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Height (stories/feet), minimum
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3/30
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
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Height (stories/feet), maximum
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2/20
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FLOOR HEIGHT (PRINCIPAL BUILDING)
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Street-level (floor to floor), minimum
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1.
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Residential
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10 feet
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2.
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Commercial
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12 feet
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Upper-story (floor to floor), minimum
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10 feet
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ROOF
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Pitched or flat roof
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Allowed
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STREET FACADE
[Amended 1-4-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-01] | |||
Building length, primary street, length, maximum
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1.
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Row house
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150 feet
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2.
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All other structures
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75 feet
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Length of blank wall, maximum
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12 feet
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DOORS AND ENTRIES
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Distance between functioning street-facing entries, maximum
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35 feet
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Commercial entries must be functioning and usable during business
hours.
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RECESSED ENTRY
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Recessed entry required for each functional entry
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LOT SIZE
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Area, minimum
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2,500 square feet
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Width at street line, minimum
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25 feet
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LOT COVERAGE
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Lot coverage by buildings, maximum
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100%, except as required for rear yard
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Green space, minimum
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0%
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MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING
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None
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING*
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Front setback, minimum/maximum
|
0 feet/2 feet
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Side setback, minimum
|
0 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
|
10 feet
| |
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
| ||
Side setback, minimum
|
0 feet
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Rear setback, minimum
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0 feet
| |
Square footage of footprint per unit, maximum
|
500 square feet
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PARKING
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Parking setback, from front facade, minimum
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30 feet
| |
Internal or underground parking must be wrapped by residential
on street-facing facades (except for entries/exits) and may not be
visible from a public street.
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*See § 325-45.2G(3), Siting exceptions.
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
| ||
Height (stories/feet), maximum
|
6/80
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Height (stories/feet), minimum
|
4/45
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
| ||
Height (stories/feet), maximum
|
2/20
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FLOOR HEIGHT
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Street-level (floor to floor), minimum
|
12 feet
| |
Upper-story (floor to floor), minimum
|
10 feet
| |
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ROOF
| ||
Flat roof
|
Required
|