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Supporting Documentation · Aug 12, 2026

06192026_PB 26 01 15 Ridgeway Avenue Planning Review 2

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Memorandum Page 5 of 8 5. Zoning Review a. Proposed Use: The proposal is within the R-4 Residential Zone wherein single-family, detached dwellings on 15,000 SF lots are a permitted principal use. The proposed single-family uses on the lots is permitted. b. Area and Bulk Requirements: The following table notes the requirements per Residential Zone R-4 and the existing lot and proposed subdivided lots compliance/ non-compliance with the requirements. Bulk Standards for One-Family Residential Dwellings in the R-4 Residential Zone Ordinance Requirements Existing Proposed Lot 28.03 Proposed Lot 28.04 Min. Lot Area (SF) 15,000 53,084 26,234 26,850 Min Lot Width (ft) 100 29.56 (ENC) 14.78 (V) 14.78 (V) Min Lot Frontage (ft) 75% of required lot width = 75 29.56 (ENC) 14.78 (V) 14.78 (V) Min. Front Setback (ft) 30 302.95 302.95 427.31 Min. Side Setback (ft) 15 + 10 65.25 + 74.84 + 26 66.1 + 55.84 + 26 49.9 + 30 +25 Min. Rear Setback (ft) 35 102.9 11.2 (V) 20 (V) Max. Building Height 2.5 stories and 35 ft 2 Stories 2.5 Stories and 34.2 ft 2.5 Stories 34.5 ft Max. Building Cover 30% 7.5% 15.6% 18.5% Max. Impervious Cover 40% 28.2% 38.7% 32.4% V = Variance Required ENC = Existing Non-Conforming Condition 6. Subdivision Review a. Fences: The proposed plot plan includes several fences around the property, including wood stockade fence, picket fence, and aluminum picket fence. The Applicant must comply with the requirements for fences in § 25-8.4, including that solid fencing in the rear and side yards should be less than 6 feet in height, and fencing that is less than 50% solid in the front yard should be less

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