Table – CMU Standards Building Placement
Building Form
Principal Building
Height
A. Principal Front Setback 18 ft. max.
Principal Building
B. Secondary Front Setback
10 ft. max.
To average roof height
75 ft. maximum
C. Side Setback *
0 ft. townhouse- 3 ft. min.
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. - 96 ft. max.
Accessory Structure
Lot coverage 70% max. Facade buildout at setback 60% 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
80% max.
2nd layer
not permitted
Balcony &/or bay window 80% max.
3rd layer
permitted
Stoop & Terrace
80% max.
Trash & Storage* Location
1st layer
not permitted
Sidewalk Encroachments
Awning or gallery
80% 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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