Section 3-111 Substandard Lots
New lots below the minimum size specified within each zoning district shall only be permitted through PUD review. Existing lots below the minimum size specified in each zoning district shall be considered nonconforming and subject to the provisions of Section 4-105.B.
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Accommodations One(AC-1) |
Accommodations Two (AC-2) |
Residential/Commercial/ Gondola Corridor Overlay (R/C) |
Commercial (C) |
Historic Commercial (HC) |
Open Space (OS) |
Park (P) |
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Minimum Lot Area |
2,500 s.f. Maximum 7,000 s.f. |
2,500 s.f. |
2,500 s.f. |
2,500 s.f. Maximum 11,750 s.f.; see 3-212.C.2.b. |
2,500 s.f. Maximum 11,750 s.f. |
Not applicable: Subdivision of open space lands not permitted; no buildings are allowed |
2,500 s.f. for a single family residence on private lands |
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Minimum Lot Width |
25 feet Maximum 62.5 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
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Minimum Lot Frontage |
25 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
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Maximum Facade Width |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable; additions > 100 s.f. are not permitted within 15 feet to the rear of the primary facade of a historically rated principal structure |
50 feet, unless modified, to a maximum-of 75 feet* |
50 feet, unless modified, to a maximum of 75 feet* |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Minimum Front Yard |
The average setback of structures in the block at the time of passage of the ordinance from which this subsection derives* |
No limitation* except along Park or Open Space, River Park Trail, River |
The average setback of structures in the block at the time of passage of the ordinance from which this subsection derives, or 6 feet* |
No limitation except along River, River Trail, River Park |
0 feet* |
Not applicable |
20 feet |
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Minimum Side Yard |
3 feet* |
No limitation* |
3 feet GCOD:lot width<50'=3' lot width>50'=5' San Juan Ave=0' |
No limitation |
No limitation |
Not applicable |
3 feet |
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Minimum Rear Yard |
5 feet |
No limitation* |
5 feet |
5 feet |
5 feet |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
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Minimum Yards For Corner Lots |
5 feet for the front and side yard |
No limitation* |
5 feet for the front and side yard; 0' to San Juan |
No limitation |
No limitation |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Maximum Floor Area |
No limitation |
No limitation 30,000 s.f. per structure*; see 3-210.C.11.b |
No limitation |
Ratio of 1.5:1, see Section 3-212.C.13 for calculation methodology |
Ratio of 1.5:1, see Section 3-213.C.10 for calculation methodology |
Not applicable |
2,500 s.f. per dwelling unit |
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Maximum Site Coverage |
50% total principal use, 45%; by structures or 2,500 s.f. per building, whichever is less |
Principal use, 30-40%; 40-50% when all parking is covered |
R/C No limitation GCOD 45% |
No limitation |
No requirement |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
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Minimum Roof Pitch |
1:4* |
1:4* Maximum ridge line length 50'* |
1:4* |
No limitation* |
Flat roof* |
Not applicable |
1:4* |
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Maximum Height - Principal Buildings Accessory Buildings |
25 feet average of block +20% or 16 feet |
N. of River, 35 feet S. of River, 40 feet with slopes > 15%, 45 feet for highest ridge |
25 feet or average of existing principal structures in GCOD +35% 16 feet |
35'*; special restrictions apply to architectural elements and historically rated structures; minimum ceiling height 11.75' |
35'*; special restrictions apply to architectural elements and historically rated structures; minimum ceiling height 11.75' |
Not applicable |
25 feet 16 feet |
*Means a dimensional limitation which may be modified by H.A.R.C.
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Hillside Transitional (HT) |
Hillside Developing One (HD-1) |
Hillside Developing Two (HD-2) |
Residential (R) |
Historic Residential (HR) |
Medium Density Residential (MDR) |
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Minimum Lot Area |
2,500 s.f. |
5,000 s.f. |
10,000 s.f |
2,500 s.f. |
2,500 s.f. |
1,500 s.f. affordable housing 2,500 s.f. free market |
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Maximum Density |
2,500 s.f./d.u., unless designated as affordable housing |
5,000 s.f./d.u., unless designated as affordable housing |
10,000 s.f./d.u. |
2,500 s.f./d.u. unless designated as affordable housing |
2,500 s.f./d.u. unless designated as affordable housing |
2,500 s.f./d.u. unless designated as affordable housing |
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Minimum Lot Width |
25 feet |
No limitation |
50 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
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Minimum Lot Frontage |
25 feet |
25 feet |
50 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
25 feet |
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Minimum Front Yard |
15 feet* |
15 feet* |
15 feet* |
15 feet or the average setback of the block in which the parcel lies* |
15 feet or the average setback of the block in which the parcel lies but not less than 5'* |
15 feet |
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Minimum Side Yard |
3 feet on lots with frontage less than 40 feet* 5 feet on lots with frontage of 40 feet or greater but less than 65 feet* 7 feet on lots with frontage of 65 feet or greater* |
3 feet |
3 feet |
3 feet on lots with frontage less than 40 feet* 5 feet on lots with frontage of 40 feet or greater but less than 65 feet* 7 feet on lots with frontage of 65 feet or greater* |
3 feet on lots with frontage less than 40 feet* 5 feet on lots with frontage of 40 feet or greater but less than 65 feet* 7 feet on lots with frontage of 65 feet or greater* |
3 feet |
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Minimum Rear Yard |
15 feet* |
15 feet* |
15 feet* |
15 feet or the average setback of the block in which the parcel lies, but not less than 5 feet* |
15 feet or the average setback of the block in which the parcel lies, but not less than 5 feet* |
Principal buildings: 15 feet Accessory buildings: 5 feet |
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Minimum Yards For Corner Lots |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
15 feet or the average setback of the block in which the parcel lies, but not less than 5 feet for front and side yard* |
15'or the average setback of the block in which the parcel lies, but not less than 5' for front and side yard* |
15 feet |
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Maximum Floor Area |
See Section 3-201.C.8 |
5,000 s.f. if lot size is 5,000 s.f. or greater; 1,200 s.f. if lot size is less than 5,000 s.f. |
No limitation; see Section 3-203 C.9 for maximum building volume limitation |
See Section 3-204.C.8 |
See Section 3-205.C.8 |
Principal Structure: 5,000 s.f. Accessory/Secondary Bldg: 50% of principal structure or 1200 s.f., whichever is less |
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Maximum Site Coverage |
See Section 3-201.C.11 |
40% |
40%; 50% when all parking is covered |
See Section 3-204.C.11 |
See Section 3-205.C.11 |
40% |
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Minimum Roof Pitch |
1:4* |
1:4* |
No limitation |
1:4* |
1:4* |
1:4* |
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Maximum Height - Principal Building Secondary/Accessory Buildings |
25 feet 16 feet 30'/20' to highest ridge |
25 feet 16 feet |
31 feet 16 feet |
25 feet 16 feet with slopes >15' 15'* |
25 feet 16 feet with slopes > 15' 15* |
25 feet 16 feet 30'/20' to highest ridge |
*Means a dimensional limitation which may be modified by H.A.R.C.
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Open Space (OS) |
Park (P) |
Public Purpose (PP) |
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Minimum Lot Area |
Not applicable: Subdivision of open space lands not permitted; no buildings are allowed |
2,500 s.f. for a single family residence on private lands |
10,000 s.f. |
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Minimum Lot Width |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
50 feet* |
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Minimum Lot Frontage |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
50 feet* |
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Maximum Facade Width |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Minimum Front Yard |
Not applicable |
20 feet |
No limitation* |
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Minimum Side Yard |
Not applicable |
3 feet |
No limitation* |
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Minimum Rear Yard |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
No limitation* |
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Minimum Setback to Colorado Avenue |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
20 feet* |
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Minimum Yards For Corner Lots |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
No limitation* |
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Maximum Floor Area |
Not applicable |
2,500 s.f. per dwelling unit |
No limitation* |
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Maximum Site Coverage |
Not applicable |
No limitation |
40% except as provided in §3-218.C.12 |
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Minimum Roof Pitch |
Not applicable |
1:4* |
1:4* |
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Maximum Height - Principal Buildings Accessory Buildings |
Not applicable |
25 feet 16 feet |
35 feet except for buildings within 200 feet of Colorado Avenue for which the height is 16 feet |
*Means a dimensional limitation which may be modified by H.A.R.C.
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USE CATEGORIES |
PARKING REQUIRED |
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All Residential Uses, including Accommodations Units with a kitchen |
One space per unit |
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Short-term Dwelling Unit |
Two spaces per three units |
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Hotel, Lodge, Roominghouse, Boardinghouse |
Two spaces per three units |
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Low Intensity uses: Assembly areas - exhibit rooms; gymnasiums; and skating rinks. Retail stores and shops. Offices - professional (excluding medical and dental); general business offices; utility; telephone; telegraph; radio and broadcasting. Personal Services. |
One space per 1,000 square feet of Net Floor Area |
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High Intensity Uses: Assembly areas – bar (assembly area); theater; auditorium; dance floor (including room or hall); church; chapel; assembly hall; bowling alley (assembly area only); stadium (bleacher area only); and swimming pool (including deck area); laundromat. Offices - medical and dental (including clinics); financial institutions, banks and loan companies. |
One space per 500 square feet of Net Floor Area |
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High Intensity Uses: Restaurant |
No spaces required |
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Hospitals and Schools, Public Facility, Institutional Use |
Set by review of P&Z |
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Sign Category |
Sign Type Permitted |
Maximum Number |
Maximum Sign Area |
Location |
Illumination/Design |
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Residential Identification |
Freestanding or Wall |
1 |
2 square feet |
On the same lot |
Only to identify a home occupation of an emergency service nature, a multifamily dwelling complex or a mobile home park |
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Institutional Identification |
Freestanding or Wall |
No limit |
1 square foot of sign area for each 3 feet of building frontage; not to exceed 20 square feet on any frontage |
On the same lot |
If located in a residential district, illumination is subject to approval by the Planning Commission |
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Recreation Club or Open‑use Recreation Site Identification |
Freestanding or Wall |
No limit |
Not to exceed 20 square feet on any frontage |
On the same lot |
If located in a residential district, illumination is subject to approval by the Planning Commission |
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Directional |
Freestanding |
No limit |
6" by 30" |
In the public right-of-way |
May not be illuminated; must conform to a standardized design |
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For Sale/For Rent |
Freestanding or Wall |
1 |
For sale sign: 6 square feet; For rent sign: 3 square feet |
On the same lot |
May not be illuminated |
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Construction |
Freestanding or wall |
1/street frontage |
10 s.f. single sided 6 s.f. double-sided |
On the same lot |
May not be illuminated |
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Business Identification |
See Section 3-405.A |
2 |
1 sq.ft. of sign area for each 3' of building frontage; not to exceed 20 sq. ft. on any frontage. Off-site business identification signs located in the right-of-way on Colorado Ave. shall be a standard 4"x24", designed and maintained by the Town |
On the same lot, public right-of-way |
May be illuminated when located on the same lot, subject to LUC Section 3-402 and the Town’s Design Guidelines. Off-site signs in the right-of-way must conform to a standardized design and may not be illuminated. |