In order to provide adequate open spaces for access to light
and circulation of air, to facilitate the prevention and fighting
of fires, to prevent undue concentration of population and to lessen
congestion on streets, no building or premises shall hereafter be
erected, altered or used except in accordance with the area and bulk
regulations herein set forth.
The minimum permitted lot area, lot width and yard depth and
the maximum lot coverage and building height in A Districts shall
be as follows:
The minimum permitted lot area, lot width and yard depth and
the maximum lot coverage and building height in R Districts shall
be as follows:
D.Â
Exemptions. One landing and/or stairway is permitted for the purpose
of providing access to a residence or property where a conforming
method of access is not available due to steep slope or terrain. The
following standards must be met:
(1)Â
The landing shall not exceed 40 inches in width or depth.
(2)Â
The stairway structure shall not exceed 40 inches in width.
(3)Â
Both the stairway and landing shall meet the New York State Uniform
Fire and Building Code standards for such construction, regardless
of whether or not it is connected to a residence or any structure.
(4)Â
Encroachment into the existing roadside setback shall be the minimum
distance required that will allow access while adhering to the aforementioned
construction standards.
(5)Â
No portion of the landing or stairway shall protrude into or cause
the reduction of any existing off-street parking. The applicant must
provide documentation that this requirement has been met.
(6)Â
No portion of the landing or stairway shall encroach upon any required
side yard setback.
The minimum permitted lot area, lot width and yard depth and
the maximum lot coverage and building height in B Districts shall
be as follows:
The minimum permitted lot area, lot width and yard depth and
the maximum lot coverage and building height in I Districts shall
be as follows:
The minimum permitted lot area, lot width and yard depth and
the maximum lot coverage in F Districts shall be as follows:
A.Â
Corner lots and through lots. On a corner lot or through lot, the
standards for front yards shall apply to both frontages.
B.Â
Projections into required yards. The following projections into required
yards are allowed:
(1)Â
Open fire escape: four feet into side or rear yards.
(2)Â
Awnings or movable canopies: six feet into yard.
(3)Â
Cornices, eaves and other similar architectural features: three feet
into any yard.
(4)Â
Any open or enclosed porch, deck or carport shall be considered a
part of the building in the determination of the size of the required
yard or lot coverage. Nonroofed terraces shall not be considered a
part of the building.
C.Â
Height exceptions. District building height regulations shall not
apply to flagpoles, radio or television antennas, transmission towers
or cable, spires or cupolas, chimneys, elevator or stair bulkheads,
penthouses, parapets or railings, water tanks or cooling towers or
any similar structures, provided that such structures in their aggregate
coverage occupy no more than 10% of the roof area of the building.
D.Â
Compliance with minimum lot dimensions. No lot existing on the effective
date of this chapter or amendment thereto shall be reduced in area
or dimension below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Lots
created after such date shall comply with the requirements of this
chapter.
E.Â
Side yards for dwelling groups or townhouses. Required side yards
for dwelling groups or townhouses shall be provided at the ends of
the total structure.
F.Â
Distance between principal buildings on the same lot. No detached
principal building shall be closer to any other principal building
on the same lot than the average height of said buildings.
A.Â
Pursuant to Town Law, Article 16, § 281, the Planning Board is empowered to modify the allowable dwelling types specified in § 105-9A and the density provisions of §§ 105-15, 105-16, 105-17, 105-18 and 105-19 above when approving a residential subdivision plat in accordance with § 93-11 of Chapter 93 of the Code of the Town of Urbana. Any subdivision of land with such modification incorporated in a duly recorded plat shall be properly noted by the Town Clerk as amendments to these zoning regulations.
[Amended 1-16-2018 by L.L. No. 2-2018]
B.Â
This procedure shall be governed by the following requirements:
(1)Â
Density. Although the Planning Board may hereunder approve reductions from the required lot area, lot width and yard dimensions, the total number of dwellings permitted in such a development shall in no way exceed the number which could be permitted if the land were subdivided into lots conforming to the minimum lot size and density requirements specified in §§ 105-15, 105-16, 105-17, 105-18 and 105-19 of these regulations.
(2)Â
Open space. In the event that this procedure results in land being
available for open space, agriculture or recreation uses, such lands
shall either be deeded to the Town or held in corporate ownership
by the owners of the lots within the development, and, in such cases,
the deeds of all property within the development shall carry a clause
giving the lot owners an interest in such open space uses only. Such
lot owners shall enter into agreements providing for the continuing
maintenance of such lands.
(3)Â
Site plan review. The application for such development shall include
a proposed site plan. This shall be submitted to the Planning Board.
It shall show areas within which structures may be located, the height
and spacing of buildings, open spaces, landscaping, parking areas,
streets and other physical features as shown or otherwise described
in the written application. The site plan shall be subject to review
and public hearing by the Planning Board as provided for in § 274-a
of the Town Law.
