6.4.3 Residential Density

For projects located adjacent to streets with a right-of-way over 50 feet in width, the area for the project may be calculated to include that portion of right-of-way in excess of 50 feet for purposes of determining density.

Sample Calculation: A project includes recombination of three lots measuring 75 by 100 feet, and lies adjacent to a right-of-way measuring 80 feet in width.

75 x 100 = 7,500 SF x 3 existing lots = 17,500 SF (standard calculation)

Frontage of 225 feet x 30 feet (in excess of 50-foot ROW) = 6,750 SF Bonus Area

Density Allocation = 24,250 SF (.56 ac.) multiplied by 7.4 units per acre = 4.1 units (4 lots)

1. Projects located along major or minor thoroughfares, or boulevards, with rights-of-way greater than 50 feet in width can develop as townhouses or detached rowhouses, using the dimensional provisions of paragraph 7.1.7, Townhouse, or 7.1.8, Detached Rowhouse, as applicable, so long as the average width of the townhouse or detached rowhouse lots is at least 20 feet. Projects developed utilizing this option shall meet all of the requirements of Sec. 6.8, Infill Development in Residential Districts, where applicable;

2. Projects located along major thoroughfares or boulevards, with rights-of-way greater than 50 feet in width can develop as multiplexes, using the dimensional provisions of paragraph 7.1.8, Multiplex. Projects developed utilizing this option shall meet all of the requirements of Sec. 6.8, Infill Development in Residential Districts, where applicable.

Lot area averaging, as more specifically set forth in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, is permitted, provided that:

1. The maximum reduction allowed is 15% of the minimum lot area;

2. The average area of all lots in the subdivision meets or exceeds the minimum lot area; and

3. The overall density of the subdivision does not exceed the maximum permitted residential density.

For single-family and two-family developments, the density requirements in paragraph 6.4.1A, Dimensional Standards, do not apply if the project does not require subdivision or site plan approval.