2-5-2.3 Development Standards

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 triangle is not obstructed. See section 2-5-2.5 CLEAR VIEW OF INTERSECTING STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS below. The minimum frontage for any lot shall be equal seventy five (75) feet. Except that the frontage of any lot may be reduced to twenty five (25) 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. 3. The lot is land locked and has no dedicated public street that can access the property except through a private drive or easement granted by necessary property owners. Said private drive or easement shall not service more than 1 or 2 separate parcels and shall not extend more than 200 feet, after which 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 twenty five (25) 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 2-5-2.5 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 Single Family Dwelling or Religious Institution (excluding churches) 7,500 sq. ft. Frontage Setbacks (75') measured 30 feet back from the property line Interior Lots: Front: 30' Side: Minimum: 8' Total two sides: 20' Rear: 25' Corner lots: Front and side abutting a street: 30' Interior side: 8' Height Restrictions Maximum of (30') or two stories whichever is greater. Use Two Family and MultiFamily Dwelling Units Accessory Building Churches and Schools Lot Size Frontage 7,500 sq. ft. plus 1000 sq. ft for each additional dwelling unit (75') measured 30 feet back from the property line 1 acre 120' Setbacks Interior Lots: Front: 30' Side: Minimum: 8' Total two sides: 20' Rear: 25' Corner lots: Front and side abutting a street: 30' Interior side: 8' From Main Building: 10' Side: 5' Rear: 5' Corner lots: Side abutting street: 25' may be reduced to 12' (see above) Front: 30' Side: Minimum 8' Total two sides: 22' Rear: 30' Height Restrictions Maximum of (30') or two stories whichever is greater. Maximum of (20') or two stories whichever is greater. (8') minimum height. Maximum of (30') or two stories whichever is greater.