The Downtown Single Family District is designed specifically for the residential portions of the original or downtown area of the town. This area is generally bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, Eighth Street on the north, Craig Road on the east, and First Street on the south. The standards set forth in this district strive to accommodate the original platting, as well as the preferable standard for a minimum fifty-foot lot width. These standards will provide for a suitable residential environment for family life on smaller parcels of land. Other uses, such as religious and educational facilities, parks, and open spaces will be provided for to maintain a balanced, orderly, convenient, and attractive residential area. This zoning district is appropriate in residential areas designated as Old Town Core District on the Future Land Use Plan.
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Size of Yards:
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Minimum Front Yard — 25 feet.
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Minimum Side Yard — Five feet; 15 feet on corner adjacent to side street.
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Minimum Rear Yard — Ten feet.
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Size of Lots:
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Minimum Lot Area — 6,000 square feet.
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Minimum Lot Width — 50 feet.
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Minimum Lot Depth — 120 feet.
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Minimum Dwelling Area: 1,500 square feet.
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Maximum Height: Two and a half stories, no greater than 40 feet.
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Lot Coverage: 55 percent.
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Building Materials: Exterior Construction of Main Buildings, article 4, § 4.9.8.
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All construction must have an approved façade plan before issuance of a building permit. The Town Planner or his/her designee will review all façade plans according to the following standards and will either approve or deny the request. The applicant shall submit the appeal request in writing, within 14 days of the decision, to the Planning Department. The written request shall include specific reasons for the appeal and will be heard by the Town Council. Appeals will require notification of property owners within 200 feet and shall be mailed ten days prior to the hearing.
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Structures must incorporate covered porches into the front façade, a multiplicity of roof forms, and high pitch roof lines. The recommended architectural styles are Folk traditional, Craftsman, and Victorian. The following examples are provided as guides for all new construction in the Downtown Single Family District: