ARTICLE III. DISTRICTS

DIVISION 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

 Sec. 24.1-324. R13-High density single-family residential district

(a) Statement of intent. The R13 district is intended to provide opportunities for single-family residential development generally having a maximum density of 3.0 dwelling units per acre. High density single-family detached development can be expected to generate substantial demands on public services facilities and should be located where adequate public services, transportation facilities and commercial centers are available.

(b) Dimensional standards. Each lot created or used shall be subject to the following dimensional standards:

R13-SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Use
Classification

Minimum
Lot Requirements(1)

Minimum
Yard Requirements

Maximum
Building
Height(3)

 

Area

Width

Front

Side(2)

Rear

 

Single-Family Detached Dwellings

13,500 sq. ft.
1,250m2

90’
27m

30’
9m

12.5’
3.75m

25’
7.5m

35
12m

All Other Permitted & Special Uses

13,500 sq. ft.
1,250m2

90’
27m

30’
9m

12.5’
3.75m

25’
7.5m

35’
10.5m

(1) These minimum lot requirements apply where both public water and public sewer are available. For lots not served by public water and/or public sewer, refer to Section 24.1-204.

(2) Side yard may be adjusted to fit lots provided that no side yard shall be less than ten feet (10’) [3m] and that the total of the two side yards on the same lot is no less than twenty-five feet (25’) [7.5m].

(3) For dwelling units in excess of thirty-five feet (35’) [10.5m] in height, refer to Section 24.1-233.

Minimum district size: none.

NOTE:
Residential open space subdivision techniques may be used in this district

Performance standards and special use permit requirements or conditions may increase yard and lot requirements-See Article IV

(Ord. No. O97-17, 6/4/97;  Ord. No. 08-17(R), 3/17/09)

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