Village of Port Chester - District Standards

C1 Neighborhood Character District

Private Frontage Types

Permitted Common Yard, Porch, Fence, Terrace/Lightwell, Forecourt, Stoop, Shopfront, Gallery, Officefront.

Not Permitted Arcade

NOTE See § 345-405G.(1) (Private Frontage Types).

Civic Space Types

Permitted Natural Area, Green, Square, Plaza, Playground, Sports Field, Community Garden, Pocket Park.

NOTE See Table 345-504B.(1) (Civic Space Types: Summary) and Table § 345-504B.(2) (Civic Space: Specific Standards).
Applicable only to Development Parcels.

Permitted Uses

NOTE See Table § 345-405K.(1) (Building and Lot Principal Use) and Table § 345-405K.(2) (Building and Lot Accessory Uses).

Lot Occupation

Lot Width 18 feet minimum.

Lot Area Not Regulated

Impervious Surface Coverage 90% maximum

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Lot Enfrontment Must enfront a vehicular Thoroughfare, except < 20% of the Lots within each type of Character District of a Development Parcel may Enfront a Pedestrian Path, Passage, pedestrian walkway or water body if such Lots have legal and physical vehicular access to a vehicular Thoroughfare via Driveway or Easement.
All Lots must have legal and physical vehicular access to a vehicular Thoroughfare via Driveway or Easement.

Number of Buildings

Principal Building 1 maximum

Accessory Buildings 1 maximum;
Permitted in Third Lot Layer only.

Setbacks: Principal Building

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (A) If existing Principal Building(s) with common side Lot Line, shall be the average front setback of the Block face; otherwise, 3 feet minimum, 20 feet maximum.

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (B) 3 feet minimum, 20 feet maximum

Side Setback (C) 7 feet minimum on one side; or 10 feet minimum total

Rear Setback (D) 3 feet minimum; or 15 feet from center line of Rear Alley.
Properties with a lot depth greater than 120 feet shall require a minimum setback of 15 feet.

Setbacks: Accessory Building

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (E) 20 feet minimum plus Principal Building Front Setback.

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (F) 3 feet minimum.

Side Setback (G) 0 feet minimum.

Rear Setback (H) 3 feet minimum or 5 feet minimum if Garage door faces Rear Alley.

Building Standards

Principal Building 2 Stories maximum/35 feet.

Accessory Building 2 Stories maximum.

NOTE Stories do not include Attics and Basements.

Ceiling Height First floor must be a minimum of 11 feet with a maximum of 25 feet from finished floor to finished ceiling.
Floors above the first floor must be a minimum of 9 feet with a maximum of 11 feet for Residential uses; a minimum of 11 feet with a maximum of 25 feet for nonresidential uses, such as Business/Commercial, Office, Retail/Personal Service, or Lodging Use.

Frontage Buildout 60% minimum

Entrances Main Entrance must be in Facade of Principal Frontages. If Shopfront Frontage at corner, Main Entrance may be at Principal Frontage or at corner

Location of Building at Frontage Parallel to Frontage Lines

Facade Position Parallel to straight Frontage Line or to tangent of curved Frontage Line

Facade Design Proportions Proportions must be based approximately on a simple ratio, i.e., rational (a ratio of whole numbers, such as 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, etc.).

Blank Walls Not permitted at Frontage

Facade Void Areas 20% to 60% of total Facade area, except for first Story of Shopfront Frontages, where it must be > 40% minimum

Facade Openings Windows and/or doors spaced < 20 feet apart. Openings must be square or vertical in proportion, except in Shopfront or Gallery Frontage, and except for transoms and sidelights.
Windows in Facade and First and Second Lot Layers must be single-hung, double-hung, casement or awning types.
In Stories above first, Facade openings must be < 50% of total Facade area.

Facade Glazing 20% to 60% of total Facade area for non-Shopfront; 40% of total Facade area, minimum for Shopfront

Window Alignment Upper floor windows and other features must be aligned with those of first floor.

Facade Articulation Not applicable

Shopfront Frontages 12-inch to 24-inch knee wall required at Frontage

Decks Not permitted at Frontage

Flat Permitted

Shed Permitted at rear only and if ridge is attached to an exterior Building wall; except for dormers which may have a shed roof anywhere on the Building

Hip Permitted

Gable Permitted

Pitch 8:12 to 14:12, except for shed roofs which may be 3:12 to 14:12 and that roof pitch may match the primary roof pitch of an existing building that is less than 8:12.

Building Types

Permitted Building Types Jewel Box, Commercial, Flex, Civic

Not Permitted Building Types Cottage, House, Estate House, Duplex, Townhouse, Multifamily, Live/Work, Shop House, Mixed Use, Mid-Rise, High-Rise

NOTE See Table § 345-405J.(1) (Principal Building Types: Summary) and Table § 345-405J.(2) (Principal Building Types: Specific Standards).

Encroachments: Required Setbacks

Steps to Building Entrance Front, Side and Rear - Permitted

Open Porches, including steps Front - Permitted up to 50% of Setback.
Side and Rear - Permitted.

Patio Decks, in permitted applicable Lot Layer Front - Not permitted.
Side and Rear - Permitted

Openwork Fire Escapes and/or Fire Balconies Front - Not permitted.
Side and Rear - Permitted by no more than 6 feet.

Chimney flues and other Architectural Features Front, Side nad Rear - Permitted

Satellite dishes/antennas Front - Not permitted.
Side and Rear - Permitted.

Mechanical equipment, including HVAC Front - Not permitted.
Side and Rear - Permitted.

Utility Lines, wires and associated Structures Front, Side and Rear - Permitted

Fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery Front, Side and Rear - Permitted

Landscape features Front, Side and Rear - Permitted

Parking/Loading Areas & Driveways in 3rd Lot Layer Front - Not applicable.
Side and Rear - Permitted.

Bicycle Parking Front, Side and Rear - Permitted

Stoops Front, Side and Rear - Permitted

Balconies and Bay Windows Front, Side and Rear - Permitted

Vehicular Parking Requirements

Off-Street Parking Location Permitted

Off-Street Parking Surface Use of permeable pavement is encouraged, however, it shall not count towards the previous surface requirement. Prepared surface of gravel, asphalt, concrete or other hard surface is permitted.

Garage Location Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Location Permitted in any Lot Layer

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Maximum Width 10 feet maximum in First Lot Layer if Residential; 24 feet maximum in First Lot Layer if nonresidential, regardless if shared or not

Parking Structures Permitted, if Screened from Frontage by Liner Buildings

Parking Structure Pedestrian Exit Location Via pedestrian access to Frontage

Bicycle Parking Requirements

Bicycle Parking Requirements See Bicycle Parking requirement in § 345-405O.

Accessory Use Requirements

Off-Street Trash Receptacle/Dumpster Required for all Building Types and must be fully enclosed on 3 sides and enclosed on the 4th side with a gate

Drive-Through Locations Not permitted

Loading, Storage, Utility/Service Meter Locations Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

NOTE Not including water meters

Non-Building Components

HVAC, Utility, Service and Mechanical Equipment Permitted in Third Lot Layer.
Permitted in Second Lot Layer if Screened from Frontage; Not permitted in First Lot Layer

Solar Panels Permitted in Third Lot Layer.
Permitted in First or Second Lot Layer parallel to and integrated into roof design

Antennas and Satellite Equipment Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Outdoor Grilling Equipment Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Recreation or Play Equipment Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Animal Enclosures, Runs or Shelters Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Transmitting/receiving towers/antennas Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Private Landscaping and Fencing

Walls and Fencing (not including Screens)

Height 3.5 feet to 4 feet at Frontage; otherwise 6 feet maximum; height measured from average undisturbed grade of Adjacent property at property line

Construction Finished side must face Adjacent property, Thoroughfare, Path, Passage or Waterbody

Allowed Materials Natural Wood - Only picket type allowed at Frontage; other types allowed on sides and at rear.
Brick or Stucco over Masonry - Permitted.
Wrought Iron or Aluminum - Permitted.
Chain-Link - Permitted at rear and sides only.
Barbed/razor - Not permitted.

Signs

NOTE See Sign Standards in Article 7: Sign Standards, Table 345-701(A) (Sign Types: Summary), Table § 345-701B.(2)(b) (Sign Types: Specific Standards), and § 345-701G (Temporary Signs).

Lighting

NOTE See Private Lighting Standards in § 345-405S.

Screens and Streetscreens

Wall Height at Frontage or Adjacent to Civil Space 3.5 feet to 5 feet

Hedge Height at Frontage/Adjacent to Civil Space 3.5 feet to 5 feet at installation; minimum 80% opacity within 12 inches of grade

Wall Height Not at Frontage 5 feet to 6 feet; minimum 6 feet for Dumpsters and Trash Receptacles

Hedge Height Not at Frontage 5 feet to 6 feet at installation; minimum 80% opacity within 12 inches of grade

Nonresidential to Residential Screen None required

Accessory Use Screening Required; except at Driveways: Parking Lots and Parking Areas must be Screened from Frontage and Civic Space by Building or Streetscreen;
Parking Structures must be Screened from Frontages by Liner Buildings.
Otherwise, Screening must be by Building, wall, hedge or fence at Frontage or Building, Wall, hedge or fence not at Frontages or Adjacent to Civic Space.

Satellite Dish Screen Required

Rooftop Screening Required; must be Screened from Frontage and Civic Space by Building parapet or other Building Element

Streetscreen location, if required or provided Second Lot Layer

CD-3 Neighborhood Character District

Block Size

Block Perimeter 2,400 feet maximum

NOTE Block Perimeter applicable only to Development Parcels.

Private Frontage Types

Permitted Common Yard, Porch, Fence, Stoop,

Not Permitted Terrace/Lightwell, Forecourt, Shopfront, Gallery, Arcade, Officefront

NOTE See § 345-405G (Private Frontage Types).

Civic Space Types

Permitted Natural Area, Green, Playground, Sports Field, Community Garden, Pocket Park

Not Permitted Square, Plaza

NOTE Civic Space Types applicable only to Development Parcels.
See § 345-504B.(1) (Civic Space Types: Summary) and § 345-504B.(2) (Civic Space: Specific Standards) for detailed information on Civic Spaces.

Permitted Uses

NOTE See § 345-405K.(1)(b)[1] (Building and Lot Principal Use) and § 345-405K.(1)(b)[2] (Building and Lot Accessory Uses)

Lot Occupation

Lot Width 50 feet minimum

Lot Area Not Regulated

Impervious Surface Coverage 60% maximum

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Lot Enfrontment Must Enfront a vehicular Thoroughfare, except ≤ 20% of the Lots within each type of Character District of a Development Parcel may Enfront a Pedestrian Path, Passage, pedestrian walkway or water body if such Lots have legal and physical vehicular access to a vehicular Thoroughfare via Driveway or Easement. All Lots must have legal and physical vehicular access to a vehicular Thoroughfare via Driveway or Easement.

Number of Buildings

Principal Building 1 maximum

Accessory Buildings 1 maximum, Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Setbacks: Principal Building

Diagram

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (A) 10 feet minimum, 40 feet maximum

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (B) 10 feet minimum, 20 feet maximum

Side Setback (C) 10 feet minimum

Rear Setback (D) 6 feet minimum; or 15 feet from center line of Rear Alley

Setbacks: Accessory Building

Diagram

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (E) 20 feet minimum plus Principal Building Front Setback

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (F) 10 feet minimum

Side Setback (G) 0 feet minimum

Rear Setback (H) 3 feet minimum or 5 feet minimum if Garage door faces Rear Alley

Building Standards

Building Height :

Principal Building 2 Stories maximum

Accessory Building 2 Stories maximum

NOTE Stories do not include Attics and Basements.

Facade :

Frontage Buildout 40% minimum

Entrances Main entrance must be in Facade of Principal Frontages

Location of Building at Frontage Parallel to Frontage Lines

Facade Position Parallel to straight Frontage Line or to tangent of curved Frontage Line

Blank Walls Not Permitted at Frontage

Facade Glazing 20% to 60% of total Facade area

Finished Floor Level If Residential: 18 inches to 36 inches above average grade at Facade

Facade Windowsill Height If Residential: 5 feet minimum above average grade at Facade

Roof Type and Roof Pitch :

Flat Not Permitted

Shed Permitted at rear only and if ridge is attached to an exterior Building wall; except for dormers which may have a shed roof anywhere on the Building

Hip Permitted

Gable Permitted

Pitch 8:12 to 14:12, except for shed roofs which may be 3:12 to 14:12 and that roof pitch may match the primary roof pitch of an existing building that is less than 8:12

Building Types

Permitted Building Types Cottage, House, Estate House

Not Permitted Building Types Duplex, Townhouse, Multifamily, Live/Work, Jewel Box, Commercial, Shop House, Mixed Use, Flex, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Civic, Not Regulated

NOTE See § 345-405J.(1) (Principal Building Types: Summary) and § 345-405J.(2) (Principal Building Types: Specific Standards).

Encroachments: Required Setbacks

Steps to Building Entrance Permitted: Front (up to 50% of Setback), Side & Rear;

Open Porches, including steps Permitted: Front (up to 50% of Setback), Side & Rear

Patio Decks, in permitted applicable Lot Layer Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Permitted: Front

Openwork Fire Escapes and/or Fire Balconies Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Permitted: Front

Architectural Features Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Chimney flues and other Architectural Features

Satellite dishes/antennas Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Permitted: Front

Mechanical equipment, including HVAC Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Permitted: Front

Utility Lines, wires and associated Structures Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery

Landscape features Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Parking/Loading Areas & Driveways in 3rd Lot Layer Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Bicycle Parking Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Stoops Permitted: Front (up to 50% of Setback), Side & Rear

Balconies and Bay Windows Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Vehicular Parking Requirements

Off-Street Parking Location Permitted in Third Lot Layer only, except for Driveway

Off-Street Parking Surface Prepared surface of gravel, asphalt, concrete or other hard surface

Garage Location Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Maximum Width 10 feet maximum at Frontage Line

Parking Structures Not Permitted

Bicycle Parking Requirements

Bicycle Parking Requirements See Bicycle Parking requirement in § 345-405O.

Accessory Use Requirements

Drive-Through Locations Not Permitted

Loading, Storage, Utility/Service Meter Locations Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Trash Receptacle Locations Per Village Code Chapter 275: Solid Waste.

Dumpster Locations Not Applicable

NOTE Service meter locations do not include water meters.

Non-Building Components

HVAC, Utility, Service and Mechanical Equipment Not Permitted in First Lot Layer and Second Lot Layer

Solar Panels Permitted in Third Lot Layer: Permitted in First of Second Lot Layer if Parallel to and integrated into roof design

Antennas and Satellite Equipment Not Permitted in First Lot Layer unless such Lot Layer is only possible location possible for satisfactory reception

Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Transmitting/receiving towers/antennas Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Wind-generating machines Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Private Landscaping and Fencing

Landscaping Minimum of 30% of First Lot Layer must be landscaped in compliance with § 345-405R.

Walls and Fencing (not including Screens)

Height 4 feet maximum at Frontage; otherwise 6 feet maximum; height measured from average undisturbed grade of Adjacent property at property line

Construction Finished side must face Adjacent property, Thoroughfare, Path, Passage or Water Body.

Allowed Materials Natural Wood, Brick or Stucco over Masonry

Not Allowed Materials Wrought Iron or Aluminum, Vinyl, Chain-Link, Barbed/razor,

Signs

NOTE See § 345-701B.(2)(a) (Sign Types: Summary), § 345-701B.(2)(b) (Sign Types: Specific Standards), and § 345-701G (Temporary Signs).

Lighting

Permitted Pole Types Octagonal Concrete, Fluted Concrete

Lighting Level at Frontage, Min/Max (footcandles) 0 to 1.0

Permitted Head Types Colonial, Coach, Acorn

NOTE See Private Lighting Standards in § 345-405S.

Screens and Streetscreens

Wall Height at Frontage or Adjacent to Civil Space 3.5 feet to 5 feet

Hedge Height at Frontage/Adjacent to Civil Space 3.5 feet to 5 feet at installation; minimum 80% opacity within 12 inches of grade

Wall Height Not at Frontage 5 feet to 6 feet; minimum 6 feet for dumpsters and trash receptacles

Hedge Height Not at Frontage 5 feet to 6 feet at installation; minimum 80% opacity within 12 in of grade

Nonresidential to Residential Screen Not applicable

Accessory Use Screening Required except at Driveways: Parking Lots and Parking Areas must be Screened from Frontage and Civic Space by Building or Streetscreen; Parking Structures must be Screened from Frontages by Liner Buildings. Otherwise, Screening must be by Building, wall, hedge or fence at Frontage or Building, Wall, hedge or fence not at Frontages or Adjacent to Civic Space.

Satellite Dish Screen Required

Rooftop Screening Required must be Screened from Frontage and Civic Space by Building parapet or other Building Element

CD-3.R20 R20 One-Family Residence Character District

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

FAR 35% maximum FAR

Block Size

Block Perimeter Not Regulated

Private Frontage Types

Permitted Not Regulated

Civic Space Types

Permitted Not Regulated

Permitted Uses

NOTE See § 345-405K.(1)(b)[1] (Building and Lot Principal Use) and § 345-405K.(1)(b)[2] (Building and Lot Accessory Uses)

Lot Occupation

Lot Width 125 feet minimum

Lot Depth 150 feet minimum

Lot Area 20000 square feet per unit minimum

Impervious Surface Coverage Not Regulated

Usable Open Space 5,000 square feet per unit minimum

Minimum Street/Highway Frontage 20 feet minimum

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Number of Buildings

Principal Building 1 maximum

Accessory Buildings 1 maximum

Setbacks: Principal Building

Diagram

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (A) 40 feet minimum

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (B) 40 feet minimum

Side Setback (C) 15 feet minimum on one side; 40 feet maximum total

Rear Setback (D) 40 feet minimum

Setbacks: Accessory Building

Diagram

Front Setback Not allowed in required Front Yard

Front Setback, from Main Building 10 feet minimum if detached from main Building

Side Setback (G) 5 feet minimum

Rear Setback (H) 5 feet minimum

Building Standards

Building Height :

Principal Building 2 Stories or 35 feet maximum

Accessory Building 1 Story or 15 feet maximum

NOTE Stories do not include Attics and Basements.

Facade Not Regulated

Roof Type and Roof Pitch Not Regulated

Building Types

Permitted Building Types Not Regulated

Encroachments: Required Setbacks

Steps to Building Entrance Not Regulated

Open Porches, including steps Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Patio Decks, in permitted applicable Lot Layer Not Regulated

Openwork Fire Escapes and/or Fire Balconies Not Regulated

Architectural Features Not Regulated

Chimney flues and other Architectural Features

Satellite dishes/antennas Not Regulated

Mechanical equipment, including HVAC Not Regulated

Utility Lines, wires and associated Structures Not Regulated

Fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery

Landscape features Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Parking/Loading Areas & Driveways in 3rd Lot Layer Not Regulated

Bicycle Parking Not Regulated

Stoops Not Regulated

Balconies and Bay Windows Permitted: Front, Side & Rear; two-foot projection maximum

Vehicular Parking Requirements

Off-Street Parking Location Permitted in rear Yard only: except for Driveway

Off-Street Parking Surface Not Regulated

Garage Location Permitted in required Rear Yard only

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Maximum Width 10 feet maximum in required Front and Side Yards; except 30 feet maximum or width of Garage if 2 car spaces

Parking Structures Not Applicable

Bicycle Parking Requirements

Bicycle Parking Requirements Not regulated

Accessory Use Requirements

Drive-Through Locations Not Permitted

Loading, Storage, Utility/Service Meter Locations Not Regulated

Trash Receptacle Locations Not Regulated

Dumpster Locations Not Applicable

NOTE Service meter locations do not include water meters.

Non-Building Components

HVAC, Utility, Service and Mechanical Equipment Not Regulated

Solar Panels Permitted. Refer to Chapter 151: Building Code Administration and Enforcement

Antennas and Satellite Equipment Not Regulated

Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Permitted Setback equivalent to the Height or depth of the Swimming Pool, hot tub, or spa

Transmitting/receiving towers/antennas Not Regulated

Wind-generating machines Not Regulated

Private Landscaping and Fencing

Landscaping Not Regulated

Walls and Fencing (not including Screens)

Height 4 feet maximum in Front and Side Yards; otherwise 6 feet maximum in rear setback; height measured above the finished grade

Construction Not Regulated

Allowed Materials Not Regulated

Signs

NOTE See § 345-701B.(2)(a) (Sign Types: Summary), § 345-701B.(2)(b) (Sign Types: Specific Standards), and § 345-701G (Temporary Signs).

Lighting

Lighting Level at Frontage, Min/Max (footcandles) Not regulated

NOTE See Private Lighting Standards in § 345-405S.

CD-3.R5 R5 One-Family Residence Character District

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

FAR 60% maximum FAR

Block Size

Block Perimeter Not Regulated

Private Frontage Types

Permitted Not Regulated

Civic Space Types

Permitted Not Regulated

Permitted Uses

NOTE See § 345-405K.(1)(b)[1] (Building and Lot Principal Use) and § 345-405K.(1)(b)[2] (Building and Lot Accessory Uses)

Lot Occupation

Lot Width 50 feet minimum

Lot Depth 100 feet minimum

Lot Area 5,000 square feet per unit minimum

Impervious Surface Coverage Not Regulated

Usable Open Space 2,000 square feet per unit minimum

Minimum Street/Highway Frontage 20 feet minimum

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Number of Buildings

Principal Building 1 maximum

Accessory Buildings 1 maximum

Setbacks: Principal Building

Diagram

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (A) 25 feet minimum

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (B) 25 feet minimum

Side Setback (C) 8 feet minimum on one side; 14 feet minimum total

Rear Setback (D) 30 feet minimum

Setbacks: Accessory Building

Diagram

Front Setback Not allowed in required Front Yard

Front Setback, from Main Building 10 feet minimum if detached from main Building

Side Setback (G) 5 feet minimum

Rear Setback (H) 5 feet minimum

Building Standards

Building Height :

Principal Building 2 Stories or 35 feet maximum

Accessory Building 1 Story or 15 feet maximum

NOTE Stories do not include Attics and Basements.

Facade Not Regulated

Roof Type and Roof Pitch Not Regulated

Building Types

Permitted Building Types Not Regulated

Encroachments: Required Setbacks

Steps to Building Entrance Not Regulated

Open Porches, including steps Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Patio Decks, in permitted applicable Lot Layer Not Regulated

Openwork Fire Escapes and/or Fire Balconies Not Regulated

Architectural Features Not Regulated

Chimney flues and other Architectural Features

Satellite dishes/antennas Not Regulated

Mechanical equipment, including HVAC Not Regulated

Utility Lines, wires and associated Structures Not Regulated

Fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery

Landscape features Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Parking/Loading Areas & Driveways in 3rd Lot Layer Not Regulated

Bicycle Parking Not Regulated

Stoops Not Regulated

Balconies and Bay Windows Permitted: Front, Side & Rear; two-foot projection maximum

Vehicular Parking Requirements

Off-Street Parking Location Permitted in rear Yard only: except for Driveway

Off-Street Parking Surface Not Regulated

Garage Location Permitted in required Rear Yard only

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Maximum Width 10 feet maximum in required Front and Side Yards; except 30 feet maximum or width of Garage if 2 car spaces

Parking Structures Not Applicable

Bicycle Parking Requirements

Bicycle Parking Requirements Not regulated

Accessory Use Requirements

Drive-Through Locations Not Permitted

Loading, Storage, Utility/Service Meter Locations Not Regulated

Trash Receptacle Locations Not Regulated

Dumpster Locations Not Applicable

NOTE Service meter locations do not include water meters.

Non-Building Components

HVAC, Utility, Service and Mechanical Equipment Not Regulated

Solar Panels Permitted. Refer to Chapter 151: Building Code Administration and Enforcement

Antennas and Satellite Equipment Not Regulated

Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Permitted Setback equivalent to the Height or depth of the Swimming Pool, hot tub, or spa

Transmitting/receiving towers/antennas Not Regulated

Wind-generating machines Not Regulated

Private Landscaping and Fencing

Landscaping Not Regulated

Walls and Fencing (not including Screens)

Height 4 feet maximum in Front and Side Yards; otherwise 6 feet maximum in rear setback; height measured above the finished grade

Construction Not Regulated

Allowed Materials Not Regulated

Signs

NOTE See § 345-701B.(2)(a) (Sign Types: Summary), § 345-701B.(2)(b) (Sign Types: Specific Standards), and § 345-701G (Temporary Signs).

Lighting

Lighting Level at Frontage, Min/Max (footcandles) Not regulated

NOTE See Private Lighting Standards in § 345-405S.

CD-3.R7 R7 One-Family Residence Character District

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

FAR 50% maximum FAR

Block Size

Block Perimeter Not Regulated

Private Frontage Types

Permitted Not Regulated

Civic Space Types

Permitted Not Regulated

Permitted Uses

NOTE See § 345-405K.(1)(b)[1] (Building and Lot Principal Use) and § 345-405K.(1)(b)[2] (Building and Lot Accessory Uses)

Lot Occupation

Lot Width 70 feet minimum

Lot Depth 100 feet minimum

Lot Area 7,500 square feet per unit minimum

Impervious Surface Coverage Not Regulated

Usable Open Space 3,500 square feet per unit minimum

Minimum Street/Highway Frontage 20 feet minimum

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Number of Buildings

Principal Building 1 maximum

Accessory Buildings 1 maximum

Setbacks: Principal Building

Diagram

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (A) 30 feet minimum

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (B) 30 feet minimum

Side Setback (C) 10 feet minimum on one side; 20 feet minimum total

Rear Setback (D) 30 feet minimum

Setbacks: Accessory Building

Diagram

Front Setback Not allowed in required Front Yard

Front Setback, from Main Building 10 feet minimum if detached from main Building

Side Setback (G) 5 feet minimum

Rear Setback (H) 5 feet minimum

Building Standards

Building Height :

Principal Building 2 Stories or 35 feet maximum

Accessory Building 1 Story or 15 feet maximum

NOTE Stories do not include Attics and Basements.

Facade Not Regulated

Roof Type and Roof Pitch Not Regulated

Building Types

Permitted Building Types Not Regulated

Encroachments: Required Setbacks

Steps to Building Entrance Not Regulated

Open Porches, including steps Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Patio Decks, in permitted applicable Lot Layer Not Regulated

Openwork Fire Escapes and/or Fire Balconies Not Regulated

Architectural Features Not Regulated

Chimney flues and other Architectural Features

Satellite dishes/antennas Not Regulated

Mechanical equipment, including HVAC Not Regulated

Utility Lines, wires and associated Structures Not Regulated

Fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery

Landscape features Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Parking/Loading Areas & Driveways in 3rd Lot Layer Not Regulated

Bicycle Parking Not Regulated

Stoops Not Regulated

Balconies and Bay Windows Permitted: Front, Side & Rear; two-foot projection maximum

Vehicular Parking Requirements

Off-Street Parking Location Permitted in rear Yard only: except for Driveway

Off-Street Parking Surface Not Regulated

Garage Location Permitted in required Rear Yard only

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Maximum Width 10 feet maximum in required Front and Side Yards; except 30 feet maximum or width of Garage if 2 car spaces

Parking Structures Not Applicable

Bicycle Parking Requirements

Bicycle Parking Requirements Not regulated

Accessory Use Requirements

Drive-Through Locations Not Permitted

Loading, Storage, Utility/Service Meter Locations Not Regulated

Trash Receptacle Locations Not Regulated

Dumpster Locations Not Applicable

NOTE Service meter locations do not include water meters.

Non-Building Components

HVAC, Utility, Service and Mechanical Equipment Not Regulated

Solar Panels Permitted. Refer to Chapter 151: Building Code Administration and Enforcement

Antennas and Satellite Equipment Not Regulated

Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Permitted Setback equivalent to the Height or depth of the Swimming Pool, hot tub, or spa

Transmitting/receiving towers/antennas Not Regulated

Wind-generating machines Not Regulated

Private Landscaping and Fencing

Landscaping Not Regulated

Walls and Fencing (not including Screens)

Height 4 feet maximum in Front and Side Yards; otherwise 6 feet maximum in rear setback; height measured above the finished grade

Construction Not Regulated

Allowed Materials Not Regulated

Signs

NOTE See § 345-701B.(2)(a) (Sign Types: Summary), § 345-701B.(2)(b) (Sign Types: Specific Standards), and § 345-701G (Temporary Signs).

Lighting

Lighting Level at Frontage, Min/Max (footcandles) Not regulated

NOTE See Private Lighting Standards in § 345-405S.

CD-4 General Urban Character District

Block Size

Block Perimeter 2,400 feet maximum

NOTE Block Perimeter applicable only to Development Parcels.

Private Frontage Types

Permitted Common Yard, Porch, Fence, Terrace/Lightwell, Forecourt, Stoop, Shopfront, Gallery, Officefront

Not Permitted Arcade

NOTE See § 345-405G (Private Frontage Types).

Civic Space Types

Permitted Natural Area, Green, Square, Playground, Sports Field, Community Garden, Pocket Park

Not Permitted Plaza

NOTE Civic Space Types applicable only to Development Parcels.
See § 345-504B.(1) (Civic Space Types: Summary) and § 345-504B.(2) (Civic Space: Specific Standards) for detailed information on Civic Spaces.

Permitted Uses

NOTE See § 345-405K.(1)(b)[1] (Building and Lot Principal Use) and § 345-405K.(1)(b)[2] (Building and Lot Accessory Uses)

Lot Occupation

Lot Width 18 feet minimum

Lot Area Not Regulated

Impervious Surface Coverage 80% maximum

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Lot Enfrontment Must Enfront a vehicular Thoroughfare, except ≤ 20% of the Lots within each type of Character District of a Development Parcel may Enfront a Pedestrian Path, Passage, pedestrian walkway or water body if such Lots have legal and physical vehicular access to a vehicular Thoroughfare via Driveway or Easement. All Lots must have legal and physical vehicular access to a vehicular Thoroughfare via Driveway or Easement.

Number of Buildings

Principal Building 1 maximum

Accessory Buildings 1 maximum, Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Setbacks: Principal Building

Diagram

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (A) If existing Principal Building(s) with common side Lot Line, shall be the average front setback of the Block face; otherwise, 0 feet minimum, 20 feet maximum

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (B) 0 feet minimum, 20 feet maximum

Side Setback (C) 0 feet minimum per side

Rear Setback (D) 3 feet minimum; or 15 feet from center line of Rear Alley

Setbacks: Accessory Building

Diagram

Front Setback, Principal Frontage (E) 20 feet minimum plus Principal Building Front Setback

Front Setback, Secondary Frontage (F) 0 feet minimum

Side Setback (G) 0 feet minimum

Rear Setback (H) 3 feet minimum or 5 feet minimum if Garage door faces Rear Alley

Building Standards

Building Height :

Principal Building 1 Story minimum, 3 Stories maximum

Accessory Building 2 Stories maximum

NOTE Stories do not include Attics and Basements.

Ceiling Height First floor must be a minimum of 11 feet with a maximum of 25 feet from finished floor to finished ceiling. Floors above the first floor must be a minimum of 9 feet with a maximum of 11 feet for residential uses; a minimum of 11 feet with a maximum of 14 feet for nonresidential uses, such as Business/Commercial, Office, Retail/Personal Service, or Lodging Use.

Facade : Not Regulated

Frontage Buildout 60% minimum

Entrances Main entrance must be in Facade of Principal Frontages. If Shopfront Frontage at corner, Main Entrance may be at Principal Frontage or at corner

Location of Building at Frontage Parallel to Frontage Lines

Facade Position Parallel to straight Frontage Line or to tangent of curved Frontage Line

Facade Design Proportions Proportions must be based approximately on a simple ratio, i.e., rational (a ratio of whole numbers, such as 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, etc.).

Blank Walls Not Permitted at Frontage

Facade Void Areas 20% to 60% of total Facade area, except for first Story of Shopfront Frontages, where it must be ≥ 70% minimum

Facade Openings Windows and/or doors spaced ≤ 20 feet apart. Openings must be square or vertical in proportion, except in Shopfront or Gallery Frontage, and except for transoms and sidelights. Windows in Facade and First and Second Lot Layers must be single-hung, double-hung, casement or awning types. In Stories above first, Facade openings must be ≤ 50% of total Facade area. Square or vertical in proportion. In Stories above first, Facade openings must be ≤ 50%.

Facade Glazing 20% to 60% of total Facade area for non-Shopfront; 70% of total Facade area, minimum for Shopfront

Window Alignment Upper floor windows and other features must be aligned with those of first floor.

Facade Articulation Not Applicable

Finished Floor Level If Residential: 2 feet to 6 feet above average grade at Facade

Facade Windowsill Height If Residential: 5 feet minimum above average grade at Facade

Shopfront Frontages 12-inch to 24-inch knee wall required at Frontage

Decks Not Permitted at Frontage

Roof Type and Roof Pitch :

Flat Not Permitted

Shed Permitted at rear only and if ridge is attached to an exterior Building wall; except for dormers which may have a shed roof anywhere on the Building

Hip Permitted

Gable Permitted

Pitch 8:12 to 14:12, except for shed roofs which may be 3:12 to 14:12 and that roof pitch may match the primary roof pitch of an existing building that is less than 8:12

Building Types

Permitted Building Types Cottage, House, Estate House, Duplex, Townhouse, Multifamily, Live/Work, Jewel Box, Commercial, Shop House, Mixed Use, Flex

Not Permitted Building Types Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Civic

NOTE See § 345-405J.(1) (Principal Building Types: Summary) and § 345-405J.(2) (Principal Building Types: Specific Standards).

Encroachments: Required Setbacks

Steps to Building Entrance Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Open Porches, including steps Permitted: Front (up to 50% of Setback), Side & Rear

Patio Decks, in permitted applicable Lot Layer Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Permitted: Front

Openwork Fire Escapes and/or Fire Balconies Permitted: Side (by no more than 6 feet) & Rear (by no more than 6 feet); Not Permitted: Front

Architectural Features Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Chimney flues and other Architectural Features

Satellite dishes/antennas Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Permitted: Front

Mechanical equipment, including HVAC Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Permitted: Front

Utility Lines, wires and associated Structures Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery

Landscape features Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Parking/Loading Areas & Driveways in 3rd Lot Layer Permitted: Side & Rear; Not Applicable: Front

Bicycle Parking Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Stoops Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Balconies and Bay Windows Permitted: Front, Side & Rear

Vehicular Parking Requirements

Off-Street Parking Location Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Off-Street Parking Surface Prepared surface of asphalt, concrete or other hard surface

Garage Location Permitted in Third Lot Layer only

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Location Permitted in any Lot Layer

Driveway/Vehicular Entrance Maximum Width 10 feet maximum in First Lot Layer if Residential; 24 feet maximum in First Lot Layer if nonresidential, regardless if shared or not

Parking Structures Permitted, if Screened from Frontage by Liner Buildings

Parking Structure Pedestrian Exit Location Via pedestrian access to Frontage

Bicycle Parking Requirements

Bicycle Parking Requirements See Bicycle Parking requirement in § 345-405O.

Accessory Use Requirements

Off-Street Trash Receptacle/Dumpster Required for all Building types except Cottage, House or Duplex and must be fully enclosed on 3 sides and enclosed on the 4th side with a gate

Drive-Through Locations Permitted in Third Lot Layer only and Special Exception Use approval must be obtained

Loading, Storage, Utility/Service Meter Locations For Lots with Building types other than Cottage, House, or Duplex: Permitted in Third Lot Layer only. For Lots with Cottage, House or Duplex: Permitted in Second or Third Lot Layer.

NOTE Service meter locations do not include water meters.

Non-Building Components

HVAC, Utility, Service and Mechanical Equipment Permitted in Third Lot Layer; Permitted in Second Lot Layer if Screened from Frontage; Not Permitted in First Lot Layer

Village of Port Chester, NY

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