Section 32.3

Setback

• Additional second story setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for long walls

  Additional setback is required for portions that exceed 35 feet in length or 25% of adjacent lot line length, whichever is less. This additional setback is one-half the wall height.

• Angled lot corner setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.4 ft

  One corner of the first floor of a main structure may have a minimum setback of 4 feet in a residential zoning district when adjacent to an angled lot line.

• Architectural feature encroachment3 ft

  Architectural features may encroach up to 3 feet into any required yard provided they are set back a minimum of 3 feet from the property line.

• Distance between main buildings6 ft

  Whenever a lot has more than one main building, each of the main buildings shall be separated by a minimum setback of 6 feet.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. single family enlargement setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.

  Any single family dwelling which is in compliance with the yard setback requirements in effect at the time it was constructed may be enlarged so long as the side yard setbacks are a minimum of 5 feet, and the front and rear yard setbacks are a minimum of 20 feet.

• Second story side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.6 ft

  In residential zoning districts, second-stories must be set back a minimum of six (6) feet from the side property line.

• Third story setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.

  The third story and above shall have a minimum setback of 1/2 the wall height at the base of the third story.