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Darien R-1 / R-2 / R-3
bulk standards.
Darien sets lot area, width, yards, height, coverage, and minimum floor area for its R-1, R-2, and R-3 residence districts.
Plain English
R-1 is the largest-lot single-family district; R-2 and R-3 allow smaller lots. Front yards are 45, 35, and 30 feet respectively.
Rear yards are 40 feet in R-1 and 30 feet in R-2/R-3; principal-building lot coverage is capped at 35% in R-1/R-2 and 40% in R-3.
Numbers Pre-Flight checks
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| R-1 lot area / width | 20,000 sq ft / 95 ft | Sec. 5A-7-1 |
| R-1 front / side / rear | 45 ft / 10 ft / 40 ft | Sec. 5A-7-1 |
| R-1 height / coverage / floor area | 30 ft / 35% / 1,500 sq ft | Sec. 5A-7-1 |
| R-2 lot area / width | 10,000 sq ft / 75 ft | Sec. 5A-7-2 |
| R-2 front / side / rear | 35 ft / 10 ft / 30 ft | Sec. 5A-7-2 |
| R-2 height / coverage / floor area | 30 ft / 35% / 1,000 sq ft | Sec. 5A-7-2 |
| R-3 lot area / width | 10,000 sq ft detached / 90 ft | Sec. 5A-7-3 |
| R-3 front / side / rear | 30 ft / 10 ft / 30 ft | Sec. 5A-7-3 |
| R-3 height / coverage / floor area | 35 ft / 40% / 1,000 sq ft | Sec. 5A-7-3 |
Official source
City of Darien Code · Title 5A, Chapter 7Effective / last checked: Verify current amendments
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