Table – RMU Standards Building Placement
Building Form
Principal Building
Height
A. Principal Front Setback
10 ft. min. - 20 ft. max.
Principal Building
40 ft. max., 50 ft. max if > 600 ft away from perimeter of development
B. Secondary Front Setback 6 ft. min. - 12 ft. max.
To average roof height
C. Side Setback *
0 ft. townhouse- 8 ft. min.
Accessory Structure
D. Rear Setback
20 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
50 ft. min. - 150 ft. max.
Accessory Structure
Lot coverage
50% max.
Facade buildout at setback n/a Parking & Storage Location
E. Front Setback (Principal) 40 ft. min. F. Side Setback
3 ft. or 6 ft. at corner
G. Rear Setback
3 ft. min.
Encroachments
Parking Structure
1st layer
not permitted
Setback Encroachments
Open porch
50% max.
2nd layer
side or rear entry permitted
Balcony &/or bay window
25% max.
Stoop & Terrace
n/a
3rd layer
permitted
Sidewalk Encroachments
Trash & Storage* Location
Awning or gallery
80% max.
1st layer
not permitted
2nd layer
not permitted
Encroachment Depths
Open porch
10 ft. max.
3rd layer
permitted
Balcony &/or bay window
6 ft. max.
* Storage includes boats and recreational vehicles
Stoop & Terrace
6 ft. max.
Awning
within 2 ft. of curb
Gallery
within 2 ft. of curb
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