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Appendix A - Table of Dimensional Requirements: Section 2.3.2.0



DISTRICT

Minimum lot area (sq. ft.)

Minimum lot frontage (ft.)

Maximum height

Minimum Open Space

A1

30,000

125

2.5 stories but not in excess of 35 feet


25%

A2

20,000

100

2.5 stories but not in excess of 35 feet


25%

A3

10,000

80

2.5 stories but not in excess of 35 feet


25%

B1

10,000 for dwellings

80 for dwellings

2.5 stories but not in excess of 35 feet2


15%

B2

10,000 for dwellings

80 for dwellings

40 feet

15%

B3 and I

15,000 for  dwellings;
40,000 all others

100 for dwellings;
200 all others

35 feet for dwellings;
40 feet all others2

15%



DISTRICT

Minimum front yard (ft.)

Minimum side yard (ft.)

Minimum rear yard (ft.)

Maximum building coverage (% of lot)





A1

If lot has an area of 30,000 s.f. or more



30


15




10





7.5


35




25





20


25




25





30

If lot has an area of at least 20,000 s.f. but less than 30,000 s.f.




25






If lot has an area of under 20,000 s.f.



20




A2






If lot has an area of at least 20,000 s.f.



25







10






7.5



25






20



25






30

If lot has an area of under 20,000 s.f.




20


A3



All lots


20


7.5


20


30

B1

All lots

none required

none required

20

30 for dwellings
70 all others

B2

All lots

none required

none required

10

30 for dwellings
80 all others

B3 and I

All lots

25 for dwellings;
100 all others

10 for dwellings;
40 all others

25 for dwellings;
40 all others

25 for dwellings;
20 all others


 
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