Table – EMU Standards Building Placement
Building Form
Principal Building
Height
A. Principal Front Setback 12 ft. max.
Principal Building
B. Secondary Front Setback 6 ft. max.
To average roof height
75 ft. maximum
C. Side Setback *
6 ft. max.
Accessory Structure
D. Rear Setback
3 ft. min.
To average roof height
35 ft. max.
* Where site drainage is designed to pass between 2 lots or structures, 10 ft. min.
Mass
Lot width
20 ft. min. - 150 ft. max.
Accessory Structure
Lot coverage
90% max.
Facade buildout at setback
80% min.
Parking & Storage Location
E. Front Setback (Principal) 40 ft. max from rear property line F. Side Setback 0 ft. - 3 ft. min. G. Rear Setback 3 ft. min. Encroachments
Parking Structure
1st layer
not permitted
Setback Encroachments
Open porch
100% max.
2nd layer
not permitted
Balcony &/or bay window 100% max.
3rd layer
permitted
Stoop & Terrace
100% max.
Trash & Storage* Location
1st layer
not permitted
Sidewalk Encroachments
Awning or gallery
100% max.
2nd layer
not permitted
3rd layer
permitted
Encroachment Depths
Open porch
10 ft. max.
* Storage includes boats and recreational vehicles
Balcony &/or bay window 6 ft. max. Stoop & Terrace 6 ft. max. Awning
within 2 ft. of curb
Gallery
within 2 ft. of curb
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