Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
4 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Minimum depth below grade in front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.6 in
Disaster shelters in the required front yard area must be at least six (6) inches below the natural grade of the yard
- Maximum persons for by-rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld. disaster shelterShelterTemporary accommodation for people without housing, usually with support services.15 persons
A disaster shelter designed for fifteen (15) or fewer persons is allowed by right
- Minimum persons requiring Use Permit16 persons
Disaster shelters for sixteen (16) or more persons require a Use Permit
- Maximum projection above natural slope in side/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.3 ft
Disaster shelters in the required side or rear yard must not project more than three (3) feet above the natural slope of the yard
From the ordinance
A disaster shelter designed for fifteen (15) or fewer persons is allowed by right... Disaster shelters for sixteen (16) or more persons require a Use Permit.