To better understand the choices facing Trumansburg, it may be helpful to break down some of the different elements that combine to make up zoning;

1) Lot Coverage, how much of the lot will be covered by buildings, also known as mass.

2) Lot Dimensions, regulates the distance between houses.

3) Density, how many individual apartments or houses are permitted on a given piece of land.

4) Multiple dwellings on a single lot