Chapter 5 Form District Regulations Part 4 Residential
Site Design Standards Page 2 of 3
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- INFILL CONTEXT:
- Building Height. The building height shall comply with one
of the following standards:
- Building height shall be within 10% of the average
height along the block face (for corner lots, the average height shall be
calculated based on existing structures along both block faces); or
- building height shall fall within the range of the two
nearest existing structures within the same block face; or building height may
be as permitted in Table 5.2.2.
- Street Side Yards and Side yards. The street side yard
setback shall be equal to or greater than the street side yard of the adjacent
property. The side yard setback shall either fall within the range of those of
the two closest constructed residential properties or shall be 3 feet,
whichever is greater. Exception: Corner buildings with non-residential,
multi-family and mixed uses shall use Table 5.2.2
- In cases where the above conditions do not apply, the
building heights and setback/build-to lines will be specified in Table 5.3.1.
Private Yard Area
- Permitted Structures. Unroofed pools, atriums, gardens, garden
courts, walks, patios, unroofed decks constructed at the same elevation as the
first floor of the residence and other similar improvements are permitted; the
area occupied by these improvements shall be considered in the calculation of
the required private yard area. The area occupied by other improvements,
including storage sheds, other accessory buildings and breezeways shall not be
considered private yard area. Storage sheds may not exceed 120 square feet in
area. Off-street parking is prohibited in the private yard area; however, in
cases where access from the alley is not feasible, driveways leading to a
garage or parking space in the accessory structure area may be located in the
private yard.
- Dimensions. The Private Yard Area shall be at least 30% of the
area of the lot and shall be located between the principal structure and the
accessory structure area. The private yard shall be composed of contiguous open
area, and shall have a minimum dimension of 10 feet for lots less than 6,000
square feet and area and 20 feet for lots that are 6,000 square feet in area or
larger. Exception: Lots under 6,000 square feet. see paragraph 3 below.
- Lots under 6,000 square feet. The private yard area for existing
or newly created lots less than 6,000 square square feet shall be at least 20%
of the lot area and shall be located between the Principal Structure Area and
the Accessory Structure Area. See figure 5.4.1 below
- Design Standard for Breezeways. An open air or enclosed
structure (“breezeway”) connecting the principal structure and an
accessory structure located at the rear of the lot may be allowed provided that
the breezeway does not exceed 14 feet in height. Unenclosed breezeways shall be
considered as contiguous open space for the calculation of the private yard as
described in paragraph D2. Enclosed breezeways within the private yard shall
not be included within the calculation of the private yard and shall not be
considered contiguous open
space.
Private Yard area to compensate for
encroachments in Private Yard
Permissible Structure in Private Yard Area
30% of lot area must be Private Yard area,
except that lots under 6,000 square feet have a Private Yard of 20% of the lot
area.
| NOTE: Private Yard Area is defined as the area of the lot located
between the principal Structure Area and the Accessory Structure Area. It must
be unenclosed and open to the sky except for permitted fences and decks. |
Accessory Structure/Use Area
- Length. The Accessory Structure/ Use Area shall not exceed 50
feet in depth. On lots in excess of 180 feet in depth or without alley access
(lots not adjacent to an alley or where access to an alley is infeasible based
on a determination by the Public Works Director), the accessory structure/use
area shall not exceed a depth of 60 feet.
- Rear yard requirement. The minimum rear yard requirement shall
be 5 feet from rear property line. Structures are not permitted in the rear
yard. This minimum rear yard is also the minimum size of the accessory
structure/use area. This five (5) foot setback cannot be counted toward the
private yard requirement. Parking in the required rear yard is permissible
adjacent to an alley, provided that vehicles are parked at least two feet from
the alley’s edge of pavement. INFILL CONTEXT: Accessory structures that
front an alley or rear street may reduce the five-foot rear setback to match
the setbacks of the two closest constructed accessory structures as long as the
alley width is at least 18 feet.
- Parking Access. Access to parking shall be achieved through a
rear alley. Parking is to be provided within the Accessory Structure/Use Area.
In cases where alley access is not feasible, access to the Accessory
Structure/Use Area is permitted from the primary street.
- Maximum Size of Accessory Structures. Accessory structures for
single family residential use shall not exceed the footprint of the principal
structure.
- Side Setback of Accessory Structure. The minimum setback from
side property lines for an accessory structure shall be 2 feet, except that
accessory structures and uses shall observe the same setback from street side
property lines as required for principal structures. *
- Accessory Structure Height. The maximum height of accessory
structures shall be 24 feet from the existing grade. New accessory structures
shall be subordinate in size to the principal structure on the lot.
| Kentucky Building Code may require fire-rated construction
for structures located lass than three feet from a property line. |
- Orientation of Accessory Structures containing a dwelling unit.
The principal entrance shall face the private yard or side yards. Architectural
treatment and materials shall be comparable to those of the front façade
of the principal structure. The garage door used for vehicle access shall face
the alley.
