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Dimensional Regulations
(Table 32.1 of the Chapter 218 of Charlestown Code: Zoning)

Zoning Districts

Minimum Lot Size (ft2 and Acres)

Frontage & Lot With (ft)

Front Yard (ft)

Rear Line (ft)

Side Line (ft)

Building Coverage (%)

Building Height (ft)

R-20

20,000

120

40

50

20

20

15

R-40

40,000

150

40

60

25

15

25

R-40 Cluster Subdivision

20,000

100

40

50

20

15

15

R-2A

2

200

50

100

35

10

25

R-2A Multi Family

2 / DU

200+10/DU

100

60

35

10

25

R-3A

3

300

50

100

35

10

25

R-2A, R-3A Cluster

40,000

125

50

60

25

10

25

R-3A Multifamily

2 / DU

300+20/DU

100

75

35

10

25

Two Family Dwelling

2 x Minimum Lot Size

R-2A = 250   R-3A/PD: 300

50

100

50

10

25

DU = Dwelling Unit

Residential Zoning Definitions

1.      R-20 High Density Residential:  20,000 square foot minimum lot size.  Intended use is high density residential single family houses. 

2.      R-40 Medium Density Residential: 40,000 square foot minimum lot size.  Intended for medium density single family residential development in village areas.

3.      R2-A Low Density Residential: 2 Acre minimum lot size.  Intended to protect areas with sensitive environmental characteristics which include groundwater recharge areas and salt pounds. 

4.      R3-A Low density Residential: 3 Acre minimum lot size.  Intended for sensitive areas and areas that are considered "Lands of Critical Concern" and "Self Sustaining Lands".

5.      Planned Development District:  The purpose of the district is to allow for a flexible mixture of uses and amenities with performance standards while allowing the town site plan review in the planning of a large parcel.

Other Zones Relevant to Residential Buildout:

1.      Openspace: Openspace zone is inaccessible to residential development, and will be kept out of buildout. 

2.      Narragansett Indian Tribe Settlement Lands:  These lands will be excluded from buildout.

 
6.01 Matthew Amengual