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The Zoning Guide:
Table 1

Table 1: Residential Districts - Zoning Summary
District Type FAR Maximum Height
(in feet)
Minimum
Lot Area
per Dwelling Unit
(in sq. ft.)
Maximum
Dwelling
Units Per Acre
 A1 Residence Single Family 0.50 35 6000 7
 A2 Residence Single Family 0.50 35 4500 9
 B Residence Two Family Up to 5000 s.f.
Land Area
0.50
Over 5000 s.f.
Land Area
0.35
35 Up to 5000 s.f.
Land Area
2500
Over 5,000 s.f.
Land Area
4000
17
 C Residence 0.60 35 1800 24
 C1 Residence Multifamily,
Apts., Dorms.
0.75 35 1500 29
 C1A Residence Multifamily 1.25 45 1000 43
 C2 Residence Multifamily 1.75 85 600 72
 C2B Residence Multifamily 1.75 45 600 72
 C2A Residence Multifamily 2.50 60 300 145
 C3 Residence
Multifamily
3.00 120 300 145
 C3A Residence Multifamily,
Limited Office
3.00 120 300 145
 C3B Residence Multifamily,
Limited Office
3.00/4.00 120 300 145

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