§ 58-55. R-40(D) two-family district.

The R-40(D) two-family district is established to allow single-family and duplex units on lots with a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet. As stated in article I of this chapter, this district was created to regulate one specific area of the town.

(1)

Permitted uses.

a.

Single-family dwellings.

b.

Two-family dwellings (duplexes).

c.

Family care homes for up to six clients, provided such home is not located within one-half mile of an existing family care home.

d.

Essential services, classes I and IV.

(2)

Conditional uses. The following uses may be permitted by the town council in accordance with section 58-271:

a.

Customary home occupations in accordance with section 58-7.

b.

Emergency governmental service facilities, including police, fire and rescue.

c.

Telecommunication towers.

(3)

Yard regulations.

a.

Minimum lot area:

1.

Single-family dwellings: 40,000 square feet.

2.

Two-family dwellings: 40,000 square feet.

3.

Essential services, classes I and IV: None.

4.

All other uses: 40,000 square feet.

b.

Minimum front yard setback (except as provided in article IV of this chapter):

1.

Essential services, class IV: Ten feet.

2.

All other uses: 40 feet.

c.

Minimum lot width:

1.

As measured at the front yard setback: 100 feet.

2.

Essential services, classes I and IV: None.

d.

Minimum side yard setback: (Side yards shall be increased to ten feet on all corner lots.)

1.

Single-family and two-family dwellings: 12 feet.

2.

Essential services, class IV: Ten feet.

3.

Essential sevices, class I: None.

e.

Minimum rear yard setback:

1.

Essential services, class IV: Ten feet.

2.

All other uses: 40 feet.

f.

Maximum building height (except as permitted in section 58-15):

1.

Essential services, class IV: Ten feet.

2.

All other uses: 35 feet.

(Ord. No. 87-04-08, § 5.4, 4-8-1987; Ord. No. O-2009-07, 7-13-2009; Ord. No. O-2010-07, 4-12-2010; Ord. No. O-2011-06, 4-11-2011)