2-5-1.3 Development Standards
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Cleveland code is at http://www.clevelandtown.org/planning--zoning.htm.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Zoning ordinance only; the subdivision ordinance is a scanned image on the town's site and is not included.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
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All structures shall be set back no less than thirty (30) feet from any street. Except that on corner lots with garages or carports attached to the main building the setback may be reduced to a minimum of twelve (12) feet provided that the twenty five (25) foot sight view triangle is not obstructed. See section 2-5-1.5 CLEAR VIEW OF INTERSECTING STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS below. The minimum frontage for any lot shall be equal one hundred twenty (120) feet. Except that the frontage of any lot may be reduced to sixty (60) feet when:
1. The lot is included as a “flag lot” within a subdivision approved in accordance with the applicable regulations of the town, and provided
the portion of the lot, exclusive of the driveway, is not less than the minimum width and area requirement of the zone. 2. The lot fronts upon a cul-de-sac or curve in a designated town street and the lot lines radiate in such a manner that the width of the lot will meet or exceed the minimum width requirements of the zone at a distance of sixty (60) feet from the front setback line as measured along the side lot line.
A. Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings shall be setback not less than five (5) feet from the side or rear lot lines.
B. Accessory Buildings on Corner Lots. The setback for accessory buildings abutting a street on corner lots shall not be less than thirty (30) feet except that the setback may be reduced to a minimum of twelve (12) feet provided that the twenty five (25) foot sight triangle is not obstructed. See section 2-5-1.5 CLEAR VIEW OF INTERSECTING STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS below.
C. Determining Height of buildings and structures. Height is measured from the finished grade to the square of the building. Uneven heights in ground or building shall use the average elevation thereof. Roofs, chimneys, flagpoles, television antennae, church towers, and similar structures not used for human occupancy shall be excluded in determining height.
D. Size of Dwellings. The ground floor area of any one-family dwelling shall not be less than seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of living area exclusive of open porches, carports, garages and similar add-ons.
E. Width of Dwellings. The total length or total width of any dwelling or church shall not be less than twenty four (24) feet as measured from outside wall to outside wall. Exclusive of any carport, garage, shed or similar add on.
Use
Lot Size Frontage
Setbacks
Single dwelling 20,000
unit
sq. ft.
120' may be Interior Lots:
reduced to Front: 30'
minimum of Side: Minimum: 8'
60' see
Total two sides: 20'
above
Rear: 30'
Height Restrictions
Maximum of 30' or two stories whichever is greater.
Use
Accessory Building
Barns and Agricultural Accessory Buildings
Churches and Schools
Lot Size Frontage 1 acre 120'
Setbacks
Height Restrictions
Corner lots: Front abutting a street: 30' Interior side: 8' Side abutting a street and Rear: 30' may be reduced to 12' for garages and carports see above
From Main Building: 10' Side: 5' Rear: 5' Corner lots: Side abutting street: 30' may be reduced to 12' see above
Maximum of 20' or two stories whichever is greater.
From any dwelling: 50' Side: 10' Rear: 10' Corner lots: Side abutting street: 30'
Maximum of 20' or two stories whichever is greater.
Front: 30' Side: Minimum 8' Total two sides: 20' Rear: 30'
Maximum of 30' or two stories whichever is greater.