The lot size requirements and setbacks listed in §§ 360-126, 360-127, and 360-128 are to be used in association with the zoning district uses set forth in Article XV, Permissible Uses.
A.
Lot size requirements. Lot size requirements do not vary by district,
except in special cases, but are related to land use.
B.
Setback requirements. Setback requirements do not vary by district,
but are related to highway and street types and to other features,
including lot lines, rights-of-way, railroads, stream channels, floodplains
and steep slopes.
[Amended 7-11-2019 by Bill No. 1-19, effective 8-25-2019]
Standard lot size, setback, and height requirements shall be as follows. (See § 360-127 for front yard setbacks.)
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Table 2
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Lot Size, Setback and Height Requirements
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Use
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Minimum Lot Area
(square feet)
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Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
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Minimum Side Setbackc
(feet)
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Minimum Rear Setback a
(feet)
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Maximum Height
(feet)
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PRINCIPAL STRUCTURES
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Single-family dwellings and mobile homes
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With public water and sewerage
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6,000
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50
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8
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25
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30
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With public sewerage only
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10,000
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75
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8
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25
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30
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With public water only
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15,000
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100
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8
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25
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30
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With well and septic system
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b
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b
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8
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25
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30
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Mobile home parks
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80,000
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N/A
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50
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50
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N/A
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Mobile home units
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4,000/unit
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Multifamily housing, duplexes and townhouses
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Two families
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3,000/unit
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25/unit
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8
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25
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30
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Three or more families
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2,000/unit
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150
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8d
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25d
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40
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Townhouses
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2,000/unit
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20/unit
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8d
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25d
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30
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Commercial*
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Major commercial
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12,000
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100
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30d
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30d
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40e
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Neighborhood commercial
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6,000
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50
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30d
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30d
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40e
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Commercial uses in the GU District
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10,000
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75
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30d
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30d
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40e
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Industrial*
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40,000
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200
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30d
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30d
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N/Ae
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Institutional
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6,000
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50
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30d
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30d
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50e
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ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
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Residential
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—
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—
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8
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8
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30e
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Nonresidential*
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—
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—
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30d
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30d
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N/Ae
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NOTES:
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a
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All setback distances, except height, are measured from the
side or rear property lines.
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b
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When wells and/or septic systems are utilized, the lot size
and width will be set according to the County Environmental Health
Department Standards.
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c
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Side setbacks are only applicable on the end units of a set
of townhouses.
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d
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Or fire separation distance as defined by the Building Code
of Allegany County.
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e
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Height and area limitations are further controlled by the Building
Code of Allegany County.
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*
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For commercial and industrial use, see also § 360-128 for additional requirements.
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A.
All structures regardless of use or district shall have a minimum
distance from highways, roads and streets as follows:
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Table 3
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Setback Requirements for Structures
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Principal Arterial
(feet)
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Major Arterials
(feet)
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Minor Arterials
(feet)
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All Other Roads and Streets in Urban Districts
(feet)
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All Other Roads and Streets in Nonurban Districts
(feet)
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50 from right-of-way
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50 from right-of-way or 75 from center line
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40 from right-of-way or 65 from center line
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25 from right-of-way or 50 from center line
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40 from right-of-way or 65 from center line
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B.
Minimum distance from railroad tracks (excluding sidings). Principal
structures must be set back 50 feet from the center line of tracks
or 25 feet from the right-of-way, whichever is greater.
D.
Billboards are to be set back at least 50% of the distance noted
for other structures.
[Amended 7-11-2019 by
Bill No. 1-19, effective 8-25-2019]
E.
Setbacks for corner lots of record are subject to § 360-63B(3).
Special setback and height requirements shall be as follow.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 4, Special Setback and Height Requirements,
is included as an attachment to this chapter.
