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Table 7.1A — Development Standards

current as of 2023-11-21verified current · checked 2026-08-24Officialofficial source1 sections · full chapter
Table 7.1A

Table 7.1A — Development Standards (Dimensional Requirements)

Table 7.1A — Minimum District Development Standards
DistrictDistrict NameAdditional Requirements — Go To SectionMinimum Site AreaMinimum Lot AreaMaximum Density (DU/AC)Minimum Lot Width (measured at building setback)Maximum Lot CoverageMinimum Required Open SpaceMinimum Front Yard Setback (Local Street/Easement)Minimum Side SetbackMinimum Rear Setback
AGGeneral Agriculture-2 acres0.5150'20%-50'40'40'
R-80Estate Residential-80,000 sq ft0.5445120'25%-35'25'30'
R-60Single-Family Residential-60,000 sq ft0.726110'27%-35'20'30'
R-40Single-Family Residential-40,000 sq ft1.089100'30%-35'15'30'
R-30Single-Family Residential-30,000 sq ft1.452100'30%-35'15'30'
R-20Single-Family Residential-20,000 sq ft2.17890'30%-30'10'30'
R-15Single-Family Residential7.4-1-15,000 sq ft2.90480'35%-25'10'30'
RD-3Single-Family Residential7.4-1.1-7,500 sq ft360'50%30%20'5'10'
RZLZero-Lot-Line7.4-25 acres3,800 sq ft636'50%10%20'10'25'
RASingle-Family Attached7.4-3
RA — Duplex w/sewerDuplex w/sewer2 acres16,000 sq ft5100'35%-35'15'30'
RA — TriplexTriplex2 acres22,000 sq ft6100'40%-35'15'30'
RA — QuadruplexQuadruplex2 acres24,000 sq ft8100'40%-35'15'30'
RTHTownhouse7.4-43 acres5,000 sq ft840'60%10%20'15'30'
RM-10Multi-Family7.4-52 acres2 acres10100'35%-20'10'25'
RM-16Multi-Family7.4-52 acres2 acres16100'35%-20'10'25'
OIOffice Institutional7.4-60.5 acres--100'--50'10'15'
CPCorporate Park7.4-70.5 acres--100'--50'10'15'
NCNeighborhood Commercial7.4-80.5 acres--100'--50'15'15'
GCGeneral Commercial7.4-90.5 acres--100'--50'10'15'
LILight Industrial7.4-101 acre--100'--50'25'25'
HIHeavy Industrial7.4-111 acre--150'--50'25'25'
Grid rebuilt from the published table · verbatim source (p. 1)