A.
The residential districts are listed in Table 20.1 below. When this
chapter refers to residential districts it is referring to one of
the following:
Table 20.1: Residential Districts
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Residential District Name
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Abbreviation and Map Symbol
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Single-Family Residential
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SFR
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Low Density Residential
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LDR
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General Residential
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GR
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Limited Commercial Residential
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LCR
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B.
The residential district names and map symbols are intended to provide
a general indication of what is allowed in the district by denoting
the intensity, scale, and/or type of uses permitted.
A.
Single-Family Residential (SFR) District. The purpose of the SFR
District is to support the vision and goals contained within the Village's
adopted Comprehensive Plan through the preservation and enhancement
of the existing, traditional single-family neighborhoods. The intent
of this district is to permit the construction and/or reconstruction
of single-family detached dwellings that do not compromise the existing
residential character and pedestrian-friendly setting of the Village's
neighborhoods. Future development and investment should continue the
existing traditional neighborhood development pattern, generally consisting
of owner-occupied, single-family detached homes, unobstructed front
yards, and pedestrian-scaled streetscapes (e.g., with sidewalks, street
lighting, street trees, etc.).
B.
Low Density Residential (LDR) District. The purpose of the LDR District
is to provide for housing choice as outlined in the Village's adopted
Comprehensive Plan and allow for a transitional zone between established
single-family neighborhoods and mixed-density residential areas. These
neighborhoods may contain a mix of single- or two-family homes, townhouses,
and multifamily dwellings with no more than four dwelling units per
structure. The LDR District is intended to recognize the need for
varying housing styles and densities in certain residential areas
to foster a suitable transition and buffer between established neighborhoods,
new development, and limited commercial areas.
C.
General Residential (GR) District. The GR District is intended to
allow for the greatest level of flexibility in residential development
within the Village. Newly constructed and redeveloped neighborhoods
in the GR District should reflect the traditional character and walkability
of the Village's existing neighborhoods, while also providing for
a mix of housing types and densities as provided for in the adopted
Comprehensive Plan for East Aurora.
D.
Limited Commercial Residential (LCR) District. The purpose of the
LCR District is to accommodate the broadest range of housing choice
in immediate and close proximity to supporting commercial shops and
services in accordance with the Village's adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Proposed development or redevelopment in this district shall employ
techniques to minimize negative impacts on established lower-density
residential areas and neighboring properties. The specific objectives
of the LCR District are as follows:
(1)
To establish a transition zone between commercial districts
and residential districts, particularly along Main Street and other
higher volume traffic corridors.
(2)
To protect established residential neighborhoods from the type
of land use associated with more intense commercial operations, including,
but not limited to, large, unscreened, or highly visible parking areas;
high levels of traffic; illumination; noise; and odors that could
be detrimental to the characteristics of the residential neighborhood.
(3)
To permit transitional uses, those by nature or level and scale
of activity, and act as a transition or buffer zone between two or
more incompatible uses (such as auto-related uses and single-family
residences).
(4)
To provide opportunities for new mixed-use developments, alternatives
for the conversion of dwellings, and new construction in areas that
are undergoing change and may be more viable as commercial or mixed-use
as opposed to exclusively residential in character.
(5)
To ease the transition between residential and commercial areas
by providing for a mix of residential and nonresidential uses with
development standards that foster economic development and convenient
services for area residents, while maintaining compatibility with
nearby residential areas.
(6)
To promote a pattern of land use suitable for the development
of professional and business offices and limited service, retail and
commercial activities.
[Amended 5-4-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
Uses are allowed in residential districts within the Village
in accordance with Table 20.3 below.
A.
Uses identified with a "P" in the table are permitted as-of-right
in the zoning district, subject to compliance with all other applicable
standards of this chapter.
B.
Uses identified with a "SP" in the table may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the special use permit procedures contained in Article 52 of this chapter.
C.
Uses not listed and those identified with a "-" are expressly prohibited.
Table 20.3: Residential District Use Lists
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Zoning District
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Land Use
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SFR
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LDR
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GR
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LCR
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Residential
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Single-family dwellings
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Two-family dwellings or townhomes
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-
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P
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P
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P
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Multifamily dwellings, new construction
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-
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-
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SP
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SP1
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Multifamily dwelling groups, new construction
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-
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-
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SP
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-
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Multifamily dwellings, by conversion
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-
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SP1
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SP1
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SP1
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Mobile home parks
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-
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-
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SP
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-
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Nursing homes or assisted living facilities
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-
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P
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P
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P
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Bed-and-breakfasts
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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Home occupations
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Upper-floor dwelling units
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-
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-
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-
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P
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Accessory uses or structures
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Accessory dwelling unit
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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Institutional/Other
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Places of worship
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Nonprofit or membership based clubs
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-
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-
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-
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P
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Schools, public or private
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Family day-care home
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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Museums or libraries
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-
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-
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SP
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SP
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Public parks or playgrounds
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Municipal structure or use
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Parking area (not on same lot as the use it serves)
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Commercial
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Professional or medical offices
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-
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-
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-
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P2
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Dance, art, music, or photo studios
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-
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-
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-
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P2
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Funeral homes or parlors
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-
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-
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-
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P2
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Retail stores
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-
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-
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-
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P2
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Dining facilities ancillary to a permitted use
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-
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-
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-
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SP
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Permitted uses exceeding 2,500 square foot building footprint
|
-
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-
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-
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SP
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Mixing of permitted uses in a single structure
|
-
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-
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-
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SP
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Nonresidential accessory uses or structures
|
-
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-
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-
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P
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Notes:
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1
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Provided the number of dwelling units per multifamily dwelling
does not exceed four.
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2
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Provided the building footprint of such use does not exceed
2,500 square feet.
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[Amended 5-4-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
The lot and yard requirements listed in Table 20.4 below shall
apply to the residential districts within the Village.
Table 20.4: Residential District Lot and Yard Requirements
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Zoning District
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Land Use
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SFR
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LDR
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GR
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LCR
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A. Minimum Lot Size
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Single-family dwelling
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10,500 square feet
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9,000 square feet
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10,500 square feet
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9,000 square feet
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Two-family dwelling
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-
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10,500 square feet
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12,000 square feet
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10,500 square feet
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Multifamily dwelling
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-
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5,000 SF/DU1
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5,000 SF/DU1
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4,500 SF/DU1
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Nonresidential use
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13,000 square feet
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13,000 square feet
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13,000 square feet
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13,000 square feet
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B. Minimum Lot Width
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Single-family dwelling
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70 feet
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70 feet
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70 feet
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70 feet
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Two-family dwelling
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-
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70 feet
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70 feet
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70 feet
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Multifamily dwelling
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-
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100 feet
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100 feet
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100 feet
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Nonresidential use
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100 feet
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100 feet
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100 feet
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100 feet
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C. Front Yard2
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Residential use
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20 feet minimum
60 feet maximum
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20 feet minimum
60 feet maximum
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20 feet minimum
75 feet maximum
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20 feet minimum
75 feet maximum
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Nonresidential use
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20 feet minimum
75 feet maximum
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20 feet minimum
75 feet maximum
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20 feet minimum
75 feet maximum
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20 feet minimum
75 feet maximum
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Accessory use/structure
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-
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-
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-
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-
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D. Minimum Rear Yard
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Residential use
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20 feet
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20 feet
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20 feet
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20 feet
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Nonresidential use
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25 feet OR 50 feet3
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25 feet OR 50 feet3
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25 feet OR 50 feet3
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25 feet OR 50 feet3
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Accessory use or structure
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5 feet
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5 feet
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5 feet
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5 feet
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E. Minimum Side Yard
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Residential use
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10 feet
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8 feet
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10 feet
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8 feet
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Nonresidential use
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20 feet
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15 feet
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15 feet
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15 feet
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Accessory use/structure
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5 feet
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5 feet
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5 feet
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5 feet
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Notes:
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1
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SF/DU indicates square feet per dwelling unit.
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2
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Or the average front yard space (with +/- one-foot margin) on
the block.
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3
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When adjacent to a residential use, the larger yard requirement
shall apply.
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The bulk requirements listed in Table 20.5 below shall apply
to all uses within the residential districts of the Village.
Table 20.5: Residential District Bulk Requirements
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Zoning District
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Land Use
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SFR
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LDR
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GR
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LCR
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A. Maximum Building Height1
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Single-/two-family dwelling
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35 feet
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35 feet
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Multifamily dwelling
|
-
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35 feet
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Nonresidential use
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40 feet
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40 feet
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40 feet
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40 feet
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Accessory use/structure
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15 feet
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15 feet
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15 feet
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15 feet
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B. Maximum Lot Coverage
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Single-/two-family dwelling
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35%
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35%
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35%
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35%
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Multifamily dwelling
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-
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30%
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35%
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30%
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Nonresidential use
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30%
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30%
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35%
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35%
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Accessory use/structure
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25% of rear yard
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25% of rear yard
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25% of rear yard
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25% of rear yard
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Note:
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1
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Or the average building height (with +/- one-foot margin) on
the block.
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