The R5 Residential District is intended to provide high-density
single- and two-family dwelling units and to preserve the character
of the traditional neighborhood development pattern found in this
district through standards that correspond to the existing small lot
sizes and structures.
A building may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied
for any one of the following principal uses, and no other:
A.
Uses by right. The following uses are permitted by right in
this district:
(1)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2)
Two-family semidetached dwelling.
(3)
Two-family duplex.
(4)
Minor home occupation residential accessory use, as per § 220-2401A(10).
(5)
Forestry, as per § 220-2204.
(6)
Residential accessory use, as per § 220-2401A with
the exception of § 220-2401A(9) and (11).
(7)
Temporary structure, building, or use, as per § 220-2401C.
A.
Minimum lot area and width. Each dwelling unit or other use
shall have a lot area and lot width at the building line of not less
than the requirements set forth below:
|
Type of Use
|
Minimum Lot Area
(square feet)
|
Minimum Lot Width*
(feet)
|
|---|---|---|
|
Single-family dwelling
|
4,250
|
35
|
|
Two-family semidetached dwelling
|
4,250 per dwelling unit
|
20 per dwelling unit
|
|
Two-family duplex
|
4,250 per dwelling unit
|
35
|
|
Other uses
|
10,000
|
50
|
|
NOTE:
| |
|---|---|
|
*
|
Each lot shall have a width at the street line of not less than
65% of the required lot width at the building line.
|
B.
Front yard. Shall be no less than five feet and no greater than
35 feet.
[Amended 10-4-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-13]
C.
Minimum side yards: side yards shall be provided on every lot,
as follows:
(1)
For every single-family dwelling or two-family duplex dwelling
and its accessory buildings, there shall be two side yards, each having
a width of not less than five feet.
(2)
For every two-family semidetached dwelling and its accessory
buildings, there shall be one side yard, which shall not be less than
five feet in width.
D.
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
E.
Maximum building coverage: 27.5% by right, may be increased
to 32.5% subject to conditional use approval pursuant to § 220-2910.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
F.
Maximum lot coverage: 45%.
G.
Maximum building height: three stories, or 35 feet, whichever
is less.
The following design standards shall apply to all uses, as applicable,
in this zoning district:
