Number
141766
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to maximum lot coverage for principal buildings in residential zoning districts.
Sections
295-505-2-i rc
Analysis
This ordinance provides that, for any interior lot in an RS4, RS5 or RS6 zoning district, the maximum lot coverage for a residential use or group residential use shall be as follows:
1. If the area of the lot is less than or equal to 1.3 times the average lot area of other lots on the blockface that are occupied by residential or group residential uses, the maximum lot coverage shall be the current standard.
2. If the area of the lot is more than 1.3 times the average lot area of other lots on the blockface that are occupied by residential or group residential uses, the maximum lot coverage shall be 60% of the current standard.
This ordinance further provides that, for any corner lot in an RS4, RS5 or RS6 zoning district, the maximum lot coverage for a residential use or group residential use shall be as follows:
1. If the area of the lot is less than or equal to 1.3 times the average lot area of other lots on both blockfaces that are occupied by residential or group residential uses, the maximum lot coverage shall be the current standard.
2. If the area of the lot is more than 1.3 times the average lot area of other lots on both blockfaces that are occupied by residential or group residential uses, the maximum lot coverage shall be 60% of the current standard.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 295-505-2-i of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
295-505. Design Standards.
2. PRINCIPAL BUILDING STANDARDS.
i. Lot Coverage. i-1. The lot coverage standards set forth in table 295-505-2 relate to the proportion of a lot occupied by principal buildings. Accessory structures shall not be included when determining principal building lot coverage.
i-2. Tabl...
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