510 S Reymann St, Ranson, WV 25438

Old Town Residential District

The purpose of the OT-R District is to recognize existing and older residential neighborhoods within the City of Charles Town that are characterized as having smaller Lots, smaller Setbacks, traditional grid Street pattern and access by Street or alley. These provisions for the OT-R District are designed to protect the character of these residential neighborhoods while permitting their maintenance and improvement. These standards also seek to encourage sensitively designed infill in keeping with the existing character of the OT-R District. To maintain the scale and design of Buildings currently existing in OTR District, it is important the scale and design of surrounding Buildings be taken into consideration when proposing additions and new Buildings. The OT-R District also promotes interaction among activities located within the entire Old Town District area, which includes both the OT-R and Old Town Mixed Use Commercial District. The purpose of such interaction is to further enhance business vitality, reduce vehicular traffic, increase access to and the use of transit services, provide employment opportunities for residents close to home, ensure the compatibility among and between residential and downtown Commercial Uses, and ensure the appearance and effects of Buildings and Uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located by: Preserving and restoring the overall character of the Zoning District; Promoting a balance of land Uses; Promoting the opportunity for people to work, interact, shop, dine, and utilize business and public services in the vicinity of their residences; Promoting a positive pedestrian environment in the Zoning District; Facilitating integrated physical design; Promoting a high level of design quality; and Facilitating development proposals responsive to current and future market conditions.