Portsmouth

Roof-mounted solar energy projects shall not extend more than five feet above the maximum principal building height. Ground-mounted solar energy projects shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Solar equipment may project into side and rear setbacks no closer than two feet from any lot line.

No heavy truck, trailer, other major recreational equipment shall be parked or stored for longer than four days over any calendar year in any front yard or side yard immediately adjacent to a street, unless the width of the side yard is less than 11 feet. Only one such vehicle shall be parked on a lot in NR, GR, UR, UR-M, HR, HLO, or HLB districts.

Freestanding micro wind turbines shall be set back from all lot lines a distance equal to the height of the turbine plus three feet. Maximum height of a freestanding micro wind turbine is 80 feet. Roof-mounted turbine shall project no more than 15 feet above the highest point on the structure.

No vehicle or equipment displays shall be located within a required setback or landscape buffer.

Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on a single zone lot. The principal entrance shall face the street from which the dwelling derives its street address. Except for circular driveways, no single-family detached dwelling lot shall be served by more than one driveway on the same block face.

Only one single-family detached dwelling shall be permitted on a single zone lot. The principal entrance shall face the street from which the dwelling derives its street address. Except for circular driveways, no single-family detached dwelling lot shall be served by more than one driveway on the same block face.

A two-family dwelling shall be served by no more than two (2) driveways on the same block face, which may be less than 75 feet apart. Ground-based, roof-based, and wall-mounted electrical equipment, HVAC equipment and other utility connection devices shall be ganged and shall be screened or located outside the view from any adjacent public right-of-way. All building façades shall maintain at least ten (10) percent of the façade area as windows and/or doors.

The principal entrance of at least one unit shall face the street from which the dwelling derives its street address. A two-family dwelling shall be served by no more than two (2) driveways on the same block face, which may be less than 75 feet apart. Ground-based, roof-based, and wall-mounted electrical equipment, HVAC equipment and other utility connection devices shall be ganged and shall be screened or located outside the view from any adjacent public right-of-way. All building façades shall maintain at least ten (10) percent of the façade area as windows and/or doors.

Except for circular driveways, no three- to four-family dwelling lot shall be served by more than one driveway on the same block face. Ground based, roof-based, and wall-mounted electrical equipment, HVAC equipment and other utility connection devices shall be ganged and shall be screened or located outside the view from any adjacent public street. Three- to four-family dwellings shall comply with Sec. 40.2-217(D)(1)(d) Dwellings, Multi-Family.

The principal entrance(s) shall face the street from which the building derives its street address. Except for circular driveways, no three- to four-family dwelling lot shall be served by more than one driveway on the same block face. Ground-based, roof-based, and wall-mounted electrical equipment, HVAC equipment and other utility connection devices shall be ganged and shall be screened or located outside the view from any adjacent public street. Three- to four-family dwellings shall comply with Sec. 40.2-217(D)(1)(d) Dwellings, Multi-Family.

Except for circular driveways, no townhouse dwelling shall be served by more than one driveway on the same block face. Ground-based, roof-based, and wall-mounted electrical equipment, HVAC equipment, and other utility connection devices shall be ganged and shall be screened or located outside the view from any adjacent public street. Townhouse dwellings shall comply with Sec. 40.2-217(D)(1)(e) Dwellings, Multi-Family.

Except for circular driveways, no townhouse dwelling shall be served by more than one driveway on the same block face. Ground-based, roof-based, and wall-mounted electrical equipment, HVAC equipment, and other utility connection devices shall be ganged and shall be screened or located outside the view from any adjacent public street. Townhouse dwellings shall comply with Sec. 40.2-217(D)(1)(e) Dwellings, Multi-Family.

New multi-family, three- to four-family, and townhouse developments shall comply with the standards in this section. ... The maximum length of any townhouse, three- to four-family, or multi-family structure shall be 200 linear feet, measured at the building foundation, regardless of number of units. ... Street-facing garages on interior lots shall be located at least two feet behind the front façade plane of the structure served. ... Side façades shall maintain at least ten percent of the façade area as windows. ... digital video equipment shall be installed and maintained with recording capabilities ... for twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Recorded data must be maintained ... for a period of no less than thirty (30) days.

New multi-family, three- to four-family, and townhouse developments shall comply with the standards in this section. Redevelopment of an existing multi-family, three- to four-family, and townhouse development that exceeds 33 percent of the building's reproducible value (exclusive of foundations) shall require the newly redeveloped portions to comply with the standards of this section.

No more than two rooms shall be rented at any one time; No more than two boarders at any one time; The owner shall maintain the house as a principal residence; Sleeping rooms in a boarding house shall not include individual kitchen facilities and shall be accessed by a common room or hallway.

No more than two rooms shall be rented at any one time; No more than two boarders at any one time; The owner shall maintain the house as a principal residence; Sleeping rooms in a boarding house shall: Not include individual kitchen facilities; and Be accessed by a common room or hallway, and shall not have individual access to the outside (except for emergency exits).

Include at least 6,000 square feet of lot area for the first unit and 1,400 square feet of lot area for each additional unit; Front a public street of at least 50 feet in width.

Include at least 6,000 square feet of lot area for the first unit and 1,400 square feet of lot area for each additional unit; Front a public street of at least 50 feet in width

Outdoor play areas shall be provided, and shall be completely enclosed by a fence that is at least three and one-half feet in height; ... Provide a designated pickup and delivery area that includes at least one parking/stacking space per ten children ... If allowed as an accessory use to a Retail Sales and Service or Office use type, the gross floor area of a child day center shall not exceed 20 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use.

Child day centers shall be licensed as a child day center by the state and comply with all state regulations; If not located in a stand-alone building, a child day center shall be located on the first floor of a principal structure, and be segregated (including the restrooms) from the remaining portion of the building in which it is located. Outdoor play areas shall be provided, and shall: Be completely enclosed by a fence that is at least three and one-half feet in height; Be safely segregated from parking, loading, or service areas; and Not be operated for outdoor play activities after 6:00 p.m. The parking areas and vehicular circulation for the child day center shall be designed to: Provide a designated pickup and delivery area that includes at least one parking/stacking space per ten children configured so that children do not have to cross vehicular travel ways to enter or exit the center. If allowed as an accessory use to a Retail Sales and Service or Office use type, the gross floor area of a child day center shall not exceed 20 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use.