Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Minimum density bonusDensity bonusExtra units allowed above the base cap in exchange for something — usually affordable homes.25 pct
increased density of at least 25% over the maximum authorized density
Other
- Maximum guest house floor area500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
the floor area is limited to 500 square feet
- Minimum area of usable common open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
area thereof not less than 200 square feet
- Minimum dimension of usable common open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.10 ft
no dimension thereof less than 10 feet
From the ordinance
Guest house: ... the floor area is limited to 500 square feet. ... Open space, usable common: ... no dimension thereof less than 10 feet and area thereof not less than 200 square feet. ... Density bonus: ... increased density of at least 25% over the maximum authorized density...