RM-1 Changes

Below are the main changes to this Zoning District. The table is not all-inclusive. For a comprehensive view of the changes, please refer to the strikethrough underlined version of the proposed LDC.

RM-1- Low and medium-density land use west of A1A 
Permitted UsesPerm. Uses Removed: 
 Single family homesZero lot line dwellings 
Multi-family dwellings  
 Existing historic single-family home or dwellings originally constructed as a single-family dwelling 
Four-unit townhouse max 
STVR 
 
Conditional UsesCond. Uses Removed: 
Religious Org.Mobile home parks 
 Educational  
CemeteriesCond. Uses Added: 
Gov. uses              Accessory Dwelling Units (only on single                family dwelling parcels)
Golf CoursesSingle-family homes 
Community Centers 
Nursing homes 
Libraries 
Financial institutions 
Business and professional offices 
Parks 
 
Accessory Uses 
Pools, tennis courts 
Detached garages/carport 
Sheds 
Boathouse/docks/shed 
Dog houses 
Outdoor kitchens 
 
Single Dwelling Dimensional StandardsNewOld 
Min lot size5,000 sq ft6,000 sq ft 
Min floor area1,000 sq ft1,600 sq ft 
Garage1 car, min1 car, min 
Max lot coveragePrimary structure and driveway, 35%35% total 
Max impervious surface, 50%35% 
Accessory StructuresSide or rear yard only 
 Front set back20ft20ft 
Rear set back20ft30ft 
Side set back5ft10 ft 
Townhouse Dimensional StandardsNewOld 
Min lot size6,000 sq ft 1st 2 units and 3,000 each additional unit  
Min floor area800 sq ft800 sq ft 
Garage1 car, min1 car, min 
Driveway2 spaces1 space 
Max lot coveragePrimary structure and driveway55%(was 35% total for two units) 
Max impervious surface65% 
Accessory StructuresSide or rear yard only 
 Front set backeach unit will have 3ft staggard offset from the min 20ft for three units or more20ft 
Rear set back20 ft30ft 
Side set back0 ft (internal), 5 ft10 ft 
Multifamily Dimensional StandardsNewOld 
Min lot size5,000 sq ft, plus 2,000 in excess of 2  
Min floor area   
One Bedroom unit600 sq ft700 sq ft 
Two Bedroom unit800 sq ft900 sq ft 
Three-bedroom unit1,000 sq ft1,100 sq ft 
Garage1 car, min1 car, min 
Driveway2 spaces1 space 
Max lot coverage65%was 65% 
Accessory StructuresSide or rear yard  only 
 Front set back20 ft20ft 
Rear set back20 ft30ft 
Side set back10 ft each side10 ft each side