The front lot line on lots fronting on more than one street, such as through lots and corner lots, shall be that along the street from which the residence takes its legal address, and shall have the minimum lot frontage prescribed in Article VI[1] for the zoning district in which it is located. Regardless of which lot line is determined to be the front lot line for any through lot or corner lot, at each street frontage there shall be a yard of the depth prescribed in Article VI as the minimum front yard depth for the zoning district in which each frontage is located.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations
Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
In all districts, at street intersections of
less than 135º, no structure shall be erected and no vegetation
shall be planted or maintained in the space between the heights of
2 1/2 and 10 feet above the street level in the triangle formed by
the two street lines and a third line joining points on the street
lines 30 feet from the point of intersection of the extension of said
street lines.
The following regulations regarding use of lot
areas defined as front, rear and side yards shall apply:
A.
In any zoning district, the front yard as required in Article VI shall be unoccupied and unobstructed by buildings or structures except for signs, poles, ornamental and similar structures; and shall not be used to fulfill the off-street parking, loading or unloading requirements of this chapter, or for outdoor storage or display. Driveways and walkways may be located in any required front yard, with the exception of any lot or parcel within the Business District which also has frontage on County Road, in which case driveways shall be prohibited in that portion of the front yard that lies between the building and County Road.
[Amended 1-10-2000 by Ord. No. 99-13]
B.
No fence or similar screen of solid appearance in a Residence District shall exceed four feet in height where located in the minimum front yard as required in Article VI,[1] or along property boundaries contiguous to the required
front yard. At other locations, the following shall apply:
(1)
In an R-40 District, at a point 50 feet from the street
line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
(2)
In an R-25 District, at a point 30 feet from the street
line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
(3)
In an R-10 District, at a point 30 feet from the street
line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations
Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
C.
In any zoning district, the minimum side and rear yards as required in Article VI[2] shall be unoccupied and unobstructed by buildings or structures
except for accessory uses, buildings or structures as provided herein.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations
Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
The following are allowable departures from front, rear and side yard requirements as contained in Article VI:[1]
A.
Where a lot is adjacent on one or both sides to another
lot having a principal building which projects beyond the required
front yard line, and has been so maintained since this chapter became
effective, the front yard requirement on such lot may be the average
of the front yards of the adjoining lots having buildings thereon.
In no case shall the front yard be less than 20 feet.
B.
Projections of cornices, window sills and other ornamental
features may extend up to one foot into any required yard area from
the structure.
C.
Where a lot in a Neighborhood Business District or Residence-Business
Flex District is adjacent on one or both sides to another lot having
a principal building which is farther than 15 feet from the street
line, the front yard depth on such lot may be the average of the front
yards of the adjoining lots having buildings thereon, except, however,
in no case shall the front yard depth be greater than 25 feet.
[Added 1-10-2000 by Ord.
No. 99-13; amended 9-11-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-13]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations
Table is now located at the end of this chapter.
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]
See 250-RICR-150-15.
All approvals shall be subject to, and expressly
conditioned upon, permits and approvals from state agencies as appropriate,
including the Department of Environmental Management with respect
to any use of freshwater wetlands subject to their jurisdiction, with
the Coastal Resources Management Council with respect to any use in
a coastal zone subject to their jurisdiction, and with other state
and federal agencies as appropriate.
[Amended 9-11-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-13]
Trash shall be stored in closed dumpsters or similar trash receptacles
within all Residence-Business Flex, Neighborhood Business, Business,
Waterfront Business or Limited Manufacturing Districts, or lots being
used in a commercial or industrial fashion, and shall be screened
from view from the street.
[Added 2-6-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-1]
A.
When converting a single-family dwelling to accommodate two-family
dwellings:
(1)
The front façade and the exterior single-family character
of the building shall not be altered other than by a second exit.
(2)
There shall be at least 800 square feet of floor area for each
dwelling unit, and each dwelling unit shall have separate toilet and
cooking facilities.
(3)
The new dwelling units shall be connected to the sewer system
of the Town of Barrington.
(4)
Garages shall not dominate the street view of the house. Alternatively,
if applicable setbacks can be met, a detached garage to the rear of
the property may be built. Garage architecture shall be consistent
with that of the house.
