§ 4.3. Spatial requirements.


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  • All lots of record shall meet the minimum area and width requirements of Table 4.3A. New lots of record shall not be created, except in conformance with these requirements. All placement of buildings shall conform to the minimum spatial and dimensional requirements listed in Table 4.3B.

    Table 4.3A Lot Requirements: Residential Districts

    Requirement R-1 R-2 R-2A R-3
    Min. Area (s.f.) Single-Family 10,500 8,400 7,200
    Two-Family 8,800 8,800 8,400
    Multi-Family (per dwelling) 4,000 3,630
    Non-Residential 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500
    Min. Width (ft.) Single-Family 70 64 60
    Two-Family 80 80 70
    Multi-Family 80 80
    Non-Residential 70 70 70 70

     

    Table 4.3B Principal Building Requirements: Residential Districts

    Requirement R-1 R-2 R-2A R-3
    Min. Front Setback (ft.) Single-Family 35 35 35
    Two-Family 35 35 35
    Multi-Family 35 35
    Non-Residential 35 35 35 35
    Min. Side Setback (ft.) Single-Family 7 7 20
    Two-Family 7 7 5
    Multi-Family 20 20
    Non-Residential 20 20 20 20
    Min. Rear Setback (ft.) Single-Family 35 25 25
    Two-Family 25 25 25
    Multi-Family 25 25
    Non-Residential 50 50 50 50
    Macatawa Waterfront See Section 8.11 D
    Maximum Building Coverage Single-Family 35%
    Non-Residential 35%
    Maximum Lot Coverage Single-Family 50%
    Non-Residential 65%
    Maximum Front Yard Driveway Coverage 50%
    Min. Floor Area (s.f.) Single-Family total 1,200 864 864
    Single-Family first floor 900 645 645
    Two-Family first unit 864 864 864
    Two-Family second unit 720 720 720
    Multi-Family per unit 720 plus 150 square feet per BR over 1 640 plus 150 square feet per BR over 1
    Non-Residential
    Max. Height (ft.) 35 35 45 60

     

    Non-residential means any permitted or special land use that is not a dwelling.