cottage envelope building

Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4 A “cottage envelope building” is a single- or two-family detached residence located within R1 through R5 Districts, developed, enlarged, or altered, pursuant to any of the optional provisions of Section 64-33 (Special Regulations for Cottage Envelope Buildings), provided that: (a) such single- or two-family detached residence[a] complies with Section 64-333 (Height and setback regulations for cottage envelope buildings); and (b) is located within a zoning lot that has a lot area that is less than that required by the applicable district; and (1) has a lot width that is either: (i) less than that required under the provisions of Section 23-32 (Minimum Lot Area or Lot Width for Residences) in R1, R2, R3-1, R3-2, R3X, R4, R4A, R5, and R5A Districts; or (ii) equal to or less than 30 feet in R3A, R4-1, R4B, R5B, and R5D Districts; or (2) has a depth of less than 95 feet at any point. All cottage envelope buildings shall also be flood-resistant buildings. court General Definition A “court” is a type of open area on a zoning lot that: (a) is not a required yard or rear yard equivalent; (b) is wrapped on two or more sides by building walls; and (c) is unobstructed from its lowest level to the sky, except for permitted obstructions listed in Section 23-351 (Permitted obstructions in courts). A court may be provided as either an inner court or an outer court. All height measurements within a court shall be from the lowest level of such court.