§ 70-143. Plot area; frontage; density of population., Article XVII. Business B District, Chapter 70. Zoning, Code of Ordinances, North Hempstead

No building or structure shall be constructed on a lot containing an area of less than 2,000 square feet.

Buildings containing the following senior citizen facilities and nursing homes shall be constructed on lots containing the following area dimensions:

Type of Facility	Minimum Lot Size (square feet)	Minimum Lot Width (feet)	Minimum Front Setback to Structures (feet)	Maximum Density (units/acre)
Senior independent living	40,000	100	25	32
Senior congregate living	40,000	100	25	35
Senior assisted living	40,000	100	25	38
Nursing home	1 acre	100	25	50 beds
Senior day care	20,000	100	25	N.A.

For buildings containing more than one senior citizen facility, a composite total of 35 units per acre shall be permitted, with each use assessed at the following rate:

	Type of Facility	Equivalent Unit
	Senior independent living	1.1
	Senior congregate living	1.0
	Senior assisted living	.925

A 25% density bonus homes shall be available for senior independent living facilities where such units are made available as affordable senior citizen facilities.

Editor's Note: So in original (The word "homes" was adopted unintentionally.)

No "big-box commercial use" as defined in § 70-231 shall be constructed on a lot containing an area of less than three acres.

[Added 8-9-2005 by L.L. No. 6-2005]

Editor's Note: See the definition of “big-box commercial use” in § 70-140B.

In the case of a property located within the Port Washington Business Overlay District and in full conformity with the standards of Article XXC, the residential density shall be a maximum of 18 dwelling units per acre in accordance with § 70-140. The maximum density may be increased to 24 dwelling units per acre when authorized by the Town Board after a public hearing for properties achieving a minimum score of 80% pursuant to the rating system established in § 70-195.25.

[Added 12-11-2012 by L.L. No. 19-2012]