Abbreviated Designation
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Zoning District Name
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Base Districts
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A-O
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Agriculture/Open
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SF-20
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Single-Family Estate Residential-20 (minimum 20,000 square-foot
lots)
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SF-10
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Single-Family Residential-10 (minimum 10,000 square-foot lots)
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SF-8
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Single-Family Residential-8 (minimum 8,000 square-foot lots)
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SF-6
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Single-Family Residential-6 (minimum 6,000 square-foot lots)
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TH
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Townhouse Residential (Patio Homes, Single-Family Attached,
Two-Family or Garden Homes)
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MF-1
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Multi-Family Residential-1 (triplex and quadriplex homes)
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MF-2
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Multi-Family Residential-2 (apartments)
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MH
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Manufactured Home
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O
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Office
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LR
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Local (Neighborhood) Retail
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R
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Retail (General)
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CBD
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Central Business District
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C
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Commercial
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LI
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Light Industrial
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HC
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Highway Commercial
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Overlay Districts
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PD
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Planned Development
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SUP
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Specific Use Permit
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WSC
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Washington Street Corridor
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TABLE 12-1 SUMMARY OF ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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City of Kaufman, Texas
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This is a chart for general comparison purposes only and is
incomplete. For complete requirements see the body of the Zoning Ordinance.
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District
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Minimum Lot Area
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Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
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Minimum Lot Width
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Minimum Lot Depth
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Minimum Front Yard
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Minimum Rear Yard*
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Minimum Side Yard*
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Max. Height of Building
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Maximum Lot Coverage
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A-O
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3 Acres
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2,000 Sq. Ft.
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150 Ft.
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200 Ft.
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50 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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10% of lot width up to 30 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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20% Main 30% w/Acc Bldgs.
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SF-20
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20,000 Sq. Ft.
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2,000 Sq. Ft.
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100 Ft.
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150 Ft.
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40 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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20%/30%
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SF-10
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10,000 Sq. Ft.
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2,000 Sq. Ft.
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80 Ft.
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125 Ft.
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35 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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12 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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20%/30%
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SF-8
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8,000 Sq. Ft.
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1,600 Sq. Ft.
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70 Ft.
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110 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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8 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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35%
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SF-6
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6,000 Sq. Ft.
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1,200 Sq. Ft.
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60 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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6 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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35%
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TH (PH, SFA, 2F)
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PH- 4,500 sf
SFA - 3,000 sf
2F - 3,500 sf
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1,000 Sq. Ft.
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PH - 45'
SFA - 30'
2F - 35'
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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PH - 0-10'
SFA - 5'
2F - 5'
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30 Ft.
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50%
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MF-1
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9,000 Sq. Ft/lot
3,000 Sq. Ft./ Unit
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550sf-Effic'y.
600sf-1 B.R.
800sf-2 B.R.
1,000sf-3 B.R.
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90 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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20 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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2.5 stories/30 Ft.
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50% Max. - 12 D.U./acre
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MF-2
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1 Acre/lot
1,800 Sq. Ft./Unit
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550sf-Effic'y.
600sf-1 B.R.
800sf-2 B.R.
1,000sf-3 B.R.
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100 Ft.
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125 Ft.
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30 Ft.
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20 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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3 stories/45 Ft.
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50% Max. - 24 D.U./acre
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MH
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Min. - 3 Acres
Max. - 35 Acres
4,500 Sq. Ft./Lot
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1,000 Sq. Ft.
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45 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft./15 Ft.
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10 Ft./20 Ft. between Districts
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10 Ft./20 Ft. between units
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30 Ft.
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50%
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O
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6,000 Sq. Ft.
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N/A
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60 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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20 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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4 stories/50 Ft.
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50%
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LR
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6,000 Sq. Ft.
Max. - 3 Acres
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N/A
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60 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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20 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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2.5 stories/30 Ft.
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40%
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R
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10,000 Sq. Ft.
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N/A
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100 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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20 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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3 stories/45 Ft.
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40%
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CBD
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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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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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3 stories/45 Ft.
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N/A
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C
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10,000 Sq. Ft.
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N/A
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100 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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20 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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3 stories/45 Ft.
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50%
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LI
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20,000 Sq. Ft.
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N/A
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100 Ft.
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150 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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20 Ft.
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15 Ft.
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2.5 stories/30 Ft.
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65%
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HC
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20,000 Sq. Ft.
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N/A
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100 Ft.
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200 Ft.
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50 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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8 stories/100 Ft.
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50%
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WSC
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10,000 Sq. Ft.
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N/A
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75 Ft.
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100 Ft.
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25 Ft.
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0-15 Ft.
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0-15 Ft.
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3 stories/45 Ft.
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50%
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Note: See text of the Ordinance for additional or supplemental
requirements.
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*Additional setback distance is required when adjacent to a
street, another district, etc.
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Patio Home (Zero-Lot-Line)
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4,500 sq. ft.
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5,000 sq. ft. corner lot w/zero lot line
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6,000 sq. ft. corner lot w/o zero lot line (same as SF-6)
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Single Family Attached (Townhome)
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3,000 sq. ft. interior unit w/o side yard
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3,500 sq. ft. exterior unit w/ side yard
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4,500 sq. ft. corner lot
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Two-Family (Duplex)
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3,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
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4,500 sq. ft. if unit is on corner lot
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OVERLAY AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
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Overlay and special prefix districts shall be used in conjunction
with base zoning districts. In the use of the following overlay zoning
classifications, the base district shall remain in effect if it is
already in existence unless changed by zoning amendment. New base
districts or changes in existing base districts may be requested at
the same time overlay or special prefix districts are requested.
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Site Area
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10,000 square feet
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Lot Depth
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100 feet minimum
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Lot Width
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75 feet minimum
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Front yard
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25 feet
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Rear
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15 feet if adjacent to residential use or zone
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Side
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15 feet if adjacent to residential use or zone
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Max Height
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3 stories/45 feet high for main building
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Building Separation
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10 feet
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Maximum Lot Coverage
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50%
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Set Backs
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Special exceptions allowed through the Site Plan process as noted in Section 39
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Washington Street Corridor Use Chart -31.1
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USE
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ALLOWED
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Residential Uses
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Bed & Breakfast Inn or Facility
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Yes
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Single Family Dwelling Detached
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Yes
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Accessory & Incidental Uses
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Accessory Building (Residential)
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Yes
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Outside display of retail items (no overnight display)
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Yes
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Swimming Pool (Private)
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Yes
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Tennis Court (Private) (No Lights)
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Yes
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Utility, Service and Other Uses
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Antenna (Non-commercial)
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SUP
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Fire, Police or Municipal Buildings
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Yes
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Local Utility Line
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Yes
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Telephone Business Office
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Yes
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Municipal Facility or Use
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Yes
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Recreational & Entertainment
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Amusement Arcade
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SUP
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Amusement, Commercial (Indoor)
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SUP
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Day Camp for Children
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SUP
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Park or Playground (Private) Non Commercial
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SUP
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Park or Playground (Public)
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Yes
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Private Club
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Yes
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Theater or Playhouse (Indoor)
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Yes
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Educational, Institutional & Special Uses
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Art Gallery or Museum
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Yes
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Assisted Living Facility
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SUP
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Child Care Center / Day Care Center
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SUP
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Church, Rectory or Temple
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Yes
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College or University
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SUP
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Community Center (Public)
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SUP
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Continuing Care Retirement Community
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SUP
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Convent or Monastery
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Yes
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Fraternal Organization, Lodge Union Hall or Civic Club
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Yes
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Group Day Care Home
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Yes
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Kindergarten or Nursery School (Private)
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Yes
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Non-profit Activities by a Church
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Yes
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Retirement Housing for the Elderly
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SUP
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School, Trade, Business, Driving
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SUP
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School, Private
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Yes
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School, Public or Parochial
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Yes
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Automobile & Related Uses
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Auto Financing and Leasing (No Outdoor Lot or Display)
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Yes
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Auto Laundry or Car Wash (Attended only)
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SUP
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Auto Parts and Accessory Sales (Indoor)
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SUP
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Auto Repair, Minor
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SUP
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Office & Professional Uses
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Financial Institution without Drive-Thru Service
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Yes
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Financial Institution with Drive-Thru Service
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SUP
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Medical, Dental, Optician Clinic, Laboratory or Office
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Yes
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Minor Medical Emergency Clinic
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Yes
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Offices, General Business and Professional
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Yes
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Radio or Television Broadcasting Without Tower
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Yes
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Retail & Service Uses
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Antique Shop or Consignment Sales (Indoor Only)
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Yes
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Appliance Sales & Repair (No outside storage)
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Yes
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Appliance, Tool/Equipment, or Furniture Rental (Indoor Only)
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Yes
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Bakery or Confectionery Shop (Retail)
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Yes
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Banking, Automatic Teller Machine Only
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Yes
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Cellular Phone / Pager Sales (Indoor)
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Yes
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Cleaning Shop or Laundry Pick-up (Small Shop) or Self-service
Laundromat
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Yes
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Custom Personal Service Shop (Barber/Beauty Shop, Tailor, Shoe
Repair, etc.)
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Yes
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Drug Store or Pharmacy
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Yes
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Florist Shop
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Yes
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General Merchandise (Dry Goods) (Indoor Only)
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Yes
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Medical Appliances, Fitting, Sales or Rental
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Yes
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Pet Shop or Grooming
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Yes
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Restaurant with Drive Thru Service
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SUP
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Restaurant (No Drive-Thru Service)
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Yes
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Studio, Decorator, Artist, Photographer
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Yes
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Studio, Health/Reducing/Fitness or Similar Service/Establishment
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Yes
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Studio, Music, Dance or Drama
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Yes
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Used Merchandise or Second-Hand Thrift Store
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SUP
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Veterinarian, Office Only (No Animal Hospital)
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Yes
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Commercial Uses
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Bakery or Confectionery Shop (Wholesale or Commercial)
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SUP
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Lithographic, Copy or Print Shop
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SUP
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Office Showroom/Warehouse
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SUP
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Taxidermist
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SUP
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