310 Broadway Hamden, CT 06518-2618

Specific to Zones R3, R4, R5, T3, T3.5, M and NC The purpose of this section is to create a uniform location for buildings by requiring a build-to line. Where buildings exist on adjacent lots, the Commission or its agent may require that a proposed building match one or the other of the adjacent front yard setbacks and heights rather than the provisions of these Regulations. Specific to All Zones 1 Yard Projections: Nothing in these Regulations shall prohibit the projection of not more than one foot into a required yard of pilasters, belt courses, columns, sills, cornices, or similar architectural features, nor the planting of landscaping in such spaces. In the case of one-, two- and three-family homes existing at the effective date of this amendment, uncovered ramps required for handicapped accessibility may project as necessary into a required yard. The ramps should be compatible with the architecture of the structure and neighborhood and should not adversely affect property values. Uncovered ramps shall not be considered when calculating area coverage. In the case of one-, two- and three-family homes, unenclosed stoops or verandas and associated roof overhangs may project not more than six feet into any required yards. See also Section 591.2 Visibiity at Intersections 1 Effective November 15, 2012 66 530.2 Rear Lots No building or structure shall be built on any lot unless the lot has a frontage of at least 25 feet on a public street or in an approved subdivision, unless otherwise authorized by the Town Engineer under Chapter 154 of the Code of Ordinances regarding building on unaccepted streets. 530.2.1 1 Access to the rear lot shall be provided by an access way that shall: a. Not exceed a length of 400 feet; b. Not be less than 25 feet wide at any point; c. Not be included in the minimum required lot area; and d. Contain a driveway from the public street to the building or structure; e. Contain only one driveway and provide access for one lot only. The Commission may approve a shared access-way only where there is an environmentally sensitive crossing; f. The maximum number of abutting access ways shall not exceed two. 530.2.2 2 All rear lots created after the effective date of this amendment must comply with the following standards: a. Each lot must be at least 50% larger than the standard minimum lot permitted in that zone. b. There must be a buffer of at least 50 feet between any structures on the rear lot and the boundary between the front and rear lots. The buffer must contain evergreens or fencing that provides adequate screening. c.