R3-2 Zoning Use
I have two-story limestone townhouse in Bayridge. The building is currently used as a single family home; however, I have found out that is zoned R3-2. I have looked up the regulations and from what I understand, It can be used as a multiple dwelling; however, it has a FAR of .5??? The building presently…
I have two-story limestone townhouse in Bayridge. The building is currently used as a single family home; however, I have found out that is zoned R3-2. I have looked up the regulations and from what I understand, It can be used as a multiple dwelling; however, it has a FAR of .5??? The building presently occupies way more than that number of square feet per floor.
Is this possible or am I looking at something and interpreting it wrong.
The lot size is 16′ 8″ wide by 100″ deep. The approximate square footage per floor is 800sqft (two floors plus full basement.)
My question is how many units can I put in this building and can I expand?
Any help would be appreciated.
R3-2 allows a 1-2 family house.
I haven’t been up to anything recently, but so it goes. Such is life. What can I say? Pretty much not much exciting going on to speak of. I haven’t gotten much done lately, but I don’t care.
There are many buildings that are over their FAR because the zoning regulations have changed after they were built.
If you are currently over then you probably can’t expand but that may not limit you from dividing the existing space into multiple units.
No matter what you do you will need the services of an architect and that is who is most qualified to tell you specifically what you can and can’t do.
Good luck!