Images R-90 Zone: Standard Method of Development
R-90 Required Lot Size, Setback, and Coverage
The R-90 Zone results in medium density Min. 25’
residential neighborhoods. Properties zoned R-90
are typically found in down-County areas away
from transportation hubs.
Requirements Main Building
Min. sum
Minimum net lot area 9,000 sf of side-
Minimum lot width: yards 25’
Min. 8’
At front of building 1 75 ft
At street 25 ft
Minimum setback from street 2 30 ft
Sideyard setbacks (main building):
Minimum sideyard 8 ft Min. 75’
Sum of 2 sideyards 25 ft
Minimum rearyard 25 ft
Min. 30’
3
Maximum building height R-90 Typical Build-Out Plan Pattern and Form
(main bldg: mean-30 ft to 30-35 ft
highest pt., 35 ft)
Maximum building coverage 30% Front Street Min. 25’
at Street
Parking
Min. Lot Size 9,000 sf yields max 4.84 units/acre
2 off-street spaces/dwelling unit
Max. Building Coverage 30% yields 2,700 sf/fl (for min. lot)
Notes
1
Max. Building Height 30 ft yields 2.5 floors
May be reduced if located in an historic district
in accordance with 59-A-5.33 Side Section of Structure (Main Building)
2
Subject to an established building line in Height max. 35 ft. to highest roof point or,
accordance with Section 59-A-5.33 Height max. 30 ft measured to mid-pt. of gable,
3 hip, mansard, or gambrel roof
Building height may be increased to 3 floors or
40 feet by Planning Board
• Refer to complete regulations in
Montgomery County Zoning Code Max. 35’
Max. 30’
Existing development in the R-90 zone
Max. Bldg. Height and Floors