RS-3 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.

RS-3 – Medium-density residential land use 
Permitted Uses
 Single family homes
 Existing historic single-family home or dwellings originally constructed as a single-family dwelling 
Two-unit townhouse
STVR
Conditional UsesCond. Uses Removed:
Religious Org.Zero lot line dwellings
 EducationalHospitals
Cemeteries
Gov. uses
Golf Courses
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 ft1,200 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 back30ft for primary structure; 20ft for unenclosed covered patios and enclosed screen rooms30ft 
Side set back15ft, total but never less than 5ft; 20ft or 10 ft if corner lot, whichever is greater15ft, total but never less than 5ft; 20ft or 10 ft if corner lot, whichever is greater
Townhouse Dimensional StandardsNewOld
Min lot size6,000 sq ft (3,000 per unit)6,000 sq ft
Min floor area800 sq ft1,600 sq ft total
Garage1 car, min1 car, min
Driveway2 spaces1 space
Max lot coveragePrimary structure and driveway35%
Max impervious surface50%
Accessory StructuresSide or rear yard  only
 Front set back20ft20ft
Rear set back20 ft30ft
Side set back0 ft (internal), 5 ft10 ft