Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance

Article 7. Residential Districts

4.700 One-Family ("A-2.5A") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose and intent of the One-Family (“A-2.5A”) District to provide a zone with a minimum lot size of two and one-half acres for rural-style development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses.  The minimum lot size of two and one-half acres may also be appropriate to maintain compatible lot sizes in developed areas, ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, or otherwise promote the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. 
2. Uses
   In the One-Family (“A-2.5A”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   In the One-Family  (“A-2.5A”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table:

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ D and ‘6.101 Yards’ A).
Fences – 4 feet high in front yard, 2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard,  (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – materials and appearance under Section 6.507

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the One-Family (“A-2.5A”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.
   1. Signs.  On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses allowed that are not residential.  The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line.  Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking.  Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2.  .
   3. Residential Design Standards.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
   4. Landscaping and Buffers.  Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
   5. Access through Residential Districts.  See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings.  See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ C.  A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport.  No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

4.701 One-Family ("A-43") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose and intent of the One-Family (“A-43”) District to provide a zone with a minimum lot size of one acre for rural-style development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses.  The minimum lot size of one acre may also be appropriate to maintain compatible lot sizes in developed areas, ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, or otherwise promote the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. 
2. Uses
   In the One-Family (“A-43”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5.
   Property Development Standards
   In the One-Family  (“A-43”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table:

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ D and ‘6.101 Yards’ A).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard. (See ‘5.305 Fences’) for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.
Facade – materials and appearance under Section 6.507
Other Development Standards
Development in the One-Family (“A-43”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

1. Signs.  On-premises signs subject to the following:
   An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
   An unilluminated sign for those uses allowed that are not residential.  The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line.  Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
2. Parking.  Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2.  .
3. Residential Design Standards.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
4. Landscaping and Buffers.  Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
5. Access through Residential Districts. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings.  A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
7. Garage/Carport.  No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

4.702 One-Family ("A-21") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose and intent of the One-Family (“A-21”) to provide a zone with a minimum lot size of one-half acre for semi-rural development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses.  The minimum lot size of one-half acre may also be appropriate to maintain compatible lot sizes in developed areas, ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, or otherwise promote the public health, safety, morals or general welfare.
2. Uses
   In the One-Family (“A-21”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   In the One-Family (“A-21”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ and ‘6.101 Yards’).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard. (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings
Facade – materials and appearance under Section ‘6.507 Single Family Residential Design Standards’).

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the One-Family (“A-21”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions:

4. 1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses allowed that are not residential.  The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line.  Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Residential Design Standards.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
   4. Landscaping and Buffers.  Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
   5. Access through Residential Districts.  See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings.  A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport.  No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

4.703 One-Family ("A-10") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose and intent of the One-Family (“A-10”) District to provide a zone with a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet for the development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses.  The minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet may also be appropriate to maintain compatible lot sizes in development areas, ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, or otherwise promote the public health, safety, morals or general welfare.
2. Uses
   In the One-Family (“A-10”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   In the One-Family (“A-10”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table:

COMMENTARY:

Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ and ‘6.101 Yards’).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – materials and appearance under ‘6.507 Single Family Residential Design Standards’

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the One-Family (“A-10”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions:

1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
   An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
   An unilluminated sign for those uses allowed that are not residential.  The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line.  Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
3. Residential Design Standards. See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
4. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
5. Access through Residential Districts. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
7. Garage/Carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

4.704 One-Family ("A-7.5") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose and intent of the One-Family (“A-7.5”) District to provide a zone with a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet for the development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses.  The minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet may also be appropriate to maintain compatible lot sizes in developed areas, ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, or otherwise promote the public health, safety, morals or general welfare.
2. Uses
   In the One-Family (“A-7.5”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8, and the supplemental standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   In the One-Family (“A-7.5”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table:

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ and ‘6.101 Yards’).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – materials and appearance under ‘6.507 Single Family Residential Design Standards’

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the One-Family (“A-7.5”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

   1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses that are not residential.  The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line.  Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Residential Design Standards. See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
   4. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
   5. Access through Residential District. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.
   8. Side and Rear Yard Setbacks. The side and rear yard setbacks for detached garages located behind the rear wall of the house may be reduced to three (3) feet.  The side yard of an attached garage may be located within three (3) feet of the property line when located a minimum of eighteen (18) feet back of the front wall of the house.

4.705 One-Family ("A-5") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose and intent of the One-Family (“A-5”) District to provide a specific zone with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet for the development of a one-family dwelling on each lot and accessory uses.
2. Uses
   In the One-Family (“A-5”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   In the One-Family (“A-5”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ and ‘6.101 Yards’).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – materials and appearance under ‘6.507 Single Family Residential Design Standards’

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the One-Family (“A-5”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

   1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses allowed that are not residential.  The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line.  Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Residential Design Standards. See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
   4. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
   5. Access through Residential Districts. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.
   8. Side and Rear Yard Setbacks. The side and rear yard setback for detached garages located behind the rear wall of the house may be reduced to three (3)feet.  The side yard of an attached garage may be located within three (3) feet of the property line when located a minimum of eighteen (18) feet back of the front wall of the house.

4.706 One-Family Restricted ("AR") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose of the One-Family Restricted (“AR”) District to provide a specific zone for the development of detached one-family dwelling units upon lots where such dwelling units are developed on smaller lot areas and zero yards, including such uses accessory thereto.
2. Uses
   In the One-Family Restricted (“AR”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   Unless the property development standards applicable in the “A” District are used, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the One-Family Restricted (“AR”) District, shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ and ‘6.101 Yards’).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings.
Facade – materials and appearance under ‘6.507 Single Family Residential Design Standards’

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the One-Family Restricted (“AR”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

   1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses allowed that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, except for limited local streets, where four spaces shall be required with at least two spaces located behind the front building line (see Section 403.D of the subdivision regulations).  “Stacked” or tandem spaces may be counted toward the required number of spaces. For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2.  
   3. Residential Design Standards. See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
   4. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
   5. Access through Residential Districts. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

4.707 Two-Family ("B") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose of the Two-Family (“B”) District to provide a specific zone for the development of a maximum of two dwelling units upon a single lot and such uses accessory thereto.
2. Uses
   In the Two-Family (“B”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.  The following four housing types shall be permitted:
   1. Two attached units on a single lot;
   2. Two detached units on a single lot (subject to ‘6.502 Two Detached Dwelling Units on One Lot’);
   3. Detached zero lot line unit on a single lot (subject to ‘6.503 Zero Lot Line Dwellings’); and
   4. Attached zero lot line unit on a single lot (subject to ‘6.503 Zero Lot Line Dwellings’).
3. Property Development Standards
   Unless the property development standards applicable in the “AR” District are used, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the Two-Family (“B”) District, shall be as shown in the tables on the following pages.
4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the Two-Family (“B”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.
   1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. One space per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Residential Design Standards. For design standards related to zero lot line units and two dwellings on a single lot, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
   4. Landscaping and Buffers. See Section ‘6.502 Two Detached Dwelling Units on One Lot’. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3.  
   5. Access through Residential Districts. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See Sections ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ and ‘6.101 Yards’).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances. (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ and ‘6.100 Height’).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres -allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See
Sections 5.301D and 6.101A).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See Section 5.305 for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See Sections 5.301D and 6.101A)
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See Section 5.305 for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).

4.708 Zero Lot Line/Cluster ("R1") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose of the Zero Lot Line/Cluster (“R1”) District to provide a specific zone for the development of one-family and two-family dwelling units where such dwelling units are developed on smaller lot areas and zero yards, including such uses accessory thereto. It is also for the purpose of providing for the development of one-family homes on unique patterned lots clustered around a common access road or cul-de-sac.
2. Uses
   In the Zero Lot Line/Cluster (“R1”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5. The following housing types shall be permitted:
   1. Detached zero lot line units (subject to Section 6.503); 
   2. Attached zero lot line units (subject to Section 6.503); and
   3. Cluster housing units (subject to Section 6.504).
3. Property Development Standards
   Unless the property development standards applicable in the “B” District are used, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the Zero Lot Line/Cluster (“R1”) District, shall be as shown in the tables on the following pages.  See ‘6.503 Zero Lot Line Dwellings’ and ‘6.504 Cluster Housing in the "R1" District’.
4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the Zero Lot Line/Cluster (“R1”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.
   1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, except for limited local streets, where four spaces shall be required, located behind the front building line (see Section 403.D of the subdivision regulations).  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6, Article 3.  
   4. Access through Residential Districts. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   5. Residential Design Standards. A site plan for residential development is required. See design standards for two dwellings on a single lot (Section 6.502), zero lot line dwellings (Section 6.503), and cluster housing (Section 6.504).
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings.  A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport.  No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ D and ‘6.101 Yards’ A).
Fences -2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – Materials and appearance under Section 6.507

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ D and ‘6.101 Yards’ A).
Fences -2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).

COMMENTARY:
Carports/ porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.  (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ D and ‘6.101 Yards’ A).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – Materials and appearance under Section 6.507

COMMENTARY:
Carports – not allowed in front of building line or in required yards. (Sections 5.300B and 6.101A).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – Materials and appearance under Section 6.507

4.709 Townhouse/Cluster ("R2") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose of the Townhouse/Cluster (“R2”) District to provide a specific zone for the development of row houses, townhouses and one-family homes on unique patterned lots clustered around a common access road or cul-de-sac.
2. Uses
   In the Townhouse/Cluster (“R2”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   Unless the property development standards applicable in the “R1” District are used, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings in the Townhouse/Cluster (“R2”) District, shall be as shown in the accompanying table.  See ‘6.505 Townhouse or Cluster Housing in the "R2" District’.

COMMENTARY:
Carports/porte cocheres –allowed in side, rear and front yard in certain circumstances.   (See ‘5.301 Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots’ D and ‘6.101 Yards’ A).
Fences –2 feet high in public open space easement, 8 feet high behind front yard, (See ‘5.305 Fences’ for fence requirements for fences allowed for residential dwellings).
Facade – Materials and appearance under Section 6.507

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the Townhouse/ Cluster (“R2”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards in Chapter 6, and the following provisions.

   1. Signs. On-premises signs subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. Two spaces per dwelling unit, located behind the front building line, except for limited local streets, where four spaces shall be required, located behind the front building line.  For nonresidential uses, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Residential Design Standards. A site plan for residential development is required.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5. 
   4. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3.  
   5. Access through Residential Districts. See ‘6.500 Access Through Residential Districts’.
   6. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Accessory Buildings. A nonconforming accessory building that is damaged by fire, the elements, or other cause beyond the control of the owner may be repaired or reconstructed in the same rear and side yard setbacks provided the construction is limited to the identical footprint (replacement of the foundation is allowed); the building is the same design, height and roof pitch (use of different material is allowed) and the owner or an agent obtains a building permit to repair the structure within six months after the damage date.  The owner shall have the burden of proof to establish the damage date.
   7. Garage/Carport. No more than one garage and one carport or porte cochere shall be allowed per residential unit on a single residential lot, unless the additional garages or porte cocheres are an integral part of the main residential structure with the same roofline and driveway as the residential structure.

4.710 Low Density Multifamily ("CR") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose of the Low Density Multifamily (“CR”) District to provide a specific zone for low density multifamily development, the construction and maintenance thereof as required by this Ordinance, approved under given guidelines to assure compatibility with surrounding properties by acting as a buffer between one- and two-family districts and more intense multifamily and commercial districts, and such uses accessory thereto.
2. Uses
   In the Low Density Multifamily (“CR”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   1. All one-family and two-family residential development may be developed under the property development standards of a one- or two-family district or the standards of Section 6.506, Unified Residential Development.
   2. All multifamily residential development (3 or more dwelling units) shall meet the property development standards of Section 6.506, Unified Residential Development and the minimum dimension of lots and yards shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

3. For all nonresidential uses in the Low Density Multifamily (“CR”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the Low Density Multifamily (“CR”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards, including, but not limited to:
   1. Signs. For development not subject to the Unified Residential provisions of Section, 6.506 on-premises signs are subject to the following:An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. One- and two-family residential development shall meet the parking requirements for the selected district.  For multifamily and nonresidential parking requirements, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Residential Design Standards. For one- and two-family residential development, see the selected district and also Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5.  For multifamily development, see ‘6.506 Unified Residential Development’.
   4. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 

4.711 Medium Density Multifamily ("C") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose of the Medium Density Multifamily (“C”) District to provide a specific zone for medium density multifamily development, the construction and maintenance thereof as required by this Ordinance, approved under given guidelines to assure compatibility with surrounding properties, and such uses accessory thereto.
2. Uses
   In the Medium Density Multifamily (“C”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5.
3. Property Development Standards
   1. All one-family and two-family residential development may be developed under the property development standards of a one- or two-family district or the standards of Section 6.506, Unified Residential Development.
   2. All multifamily residential development (3 or more dwelling units) shall meet the property development standards of Section 6.506, Unified Residential Development and the minimum dimension of lots and yards shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

COMMENTARY:
Carports – not allowed in front of building line or in required yards.  (Sections 6.300B and 6.101A)
Fences  - Up to 5 feet high in front yard and projected front yard for one-family and two-family residential dwellings per regulations in Section 5.305B.2; six-feet high in the front yard for multifamily developments subject to the Unified Residential requirements of Section 6.506 as constructed under Section 5.305B.3. (the design may include masonry columns to a maximum height of six feet, six inches); 2 feet high in public open space easement and 8 feet high behind front yard.

3. For all nonresidential uses in the Medium Density Multifamily (“C”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table.
   

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the Medium Density Multifamily (“C”) District is also subject to a variety of general development standards, including, but not limited to:
   1. Signs. For development not subject to the Unified Residential provisions of Section 6.506, on-premises signs are subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. One- and two-family residential development shall meet the parking requirements for the selected district.  For multifamily and nonresidential parking requirements, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2.  .
   3. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 3. 
   4. Residential Design Standards. For one- and two-family residential development, see the selected district and also Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 5.  For multifamily development, see ‘6.506 Unified Residential Development’.

4.712 High Density Multifamily ("D") District

1. Purpose and Intent
   It is the purpose of the High Density Multifamily (“D”) District to provide a specific zone for high density multifamily development, the construction and maintenance thereof as required by this Ordinance, approved under given guidelines to assure compatibility with surrounding properties, and such uses accessory thereto.
2. Uses
   In the High Density Multifamily (“D”) District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, reconstructed, altered or enlarged, nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued, except in accordance with the use tables in Chapter 4, Articles 6 and 8 and the supplemental use standards of Chapter 5
3. Property Development Standards
   1. All one-family and two-family residential development may be developed under the property development standards of a one- or two-family district or the standards of Section 6.506, Unified Residential Development.
   2. All multifamily residential development (3 or more dwelling units) shall meet the property development standards of Section 6.506, Unified Residential Development and the minimum dimension of lots and yards shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

COMMENTARY:
Carports – not allowed in front of building line or in required yards.  (Sections 6.300B and 6.101A)
Fences - Up to 5 feet high in front yard and projected front yard for one-family and two-family residential dwellings per regulations in Section 5.305B.2; six-feet high in the front yard for multifamily developments subject to the Unified Residential requirements of Section 6.506 as constructed under Section 5.305B.3. (the design may include masonry columns to a maximum height of six feet, six inches); 2 feet high in public open space easement and 8 feet high behind front yard.

3. For all nonresidential uses in the High Density Multifamily (“D”) District, the minimum dimension of lots and yards and the height of buildings shall be as shown in the accompanying table.

4. Other Development Standards
   Development in the High Density Multifamily (“D”) District may be subject to a variety of general development standards, including, but not limited to:
   1. Signs. For development not subject to the Unified Residential provisions of Section 6.506, on-premises signs are subject to the following:
      An unilluminated nameplate bearing the family name of the occupants residing in the residence not to exceed one square foot in area.
      An unilluminated sign for those uses permitted that are not residential. The sign shall not exceed 30 square feet in area, shall be no higher than six feet above grade, and shall be placed a minimum of ten feet behind the property line. Such sign shall not be placed within 20 feet of drives providing ingress and egress to the property.
   2. Parking. One- and two-family residential development shall meet the parking requirements for the selected district.  For multifamily and nonresidential parking requirements, see Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’, Article 2. 
   3. Landscaping and Buffers. Nonresidential uses may require landscaping or buffers.  See Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’,, Article 3. 
   4. Residential Design Standards. For one- and two-family residential development, see the selected district and also Chapter 6 ‘Development Standards’,, Article 5.  For multifamily development, see ‘6.506 Unified Residential Development’.

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