Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Architectural projection into yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.24 in
Eaves of roofs, sills, belt courses, window air conditioning units, chimneys, cornices, and other architectural and/or ornamental features which may project to a distance not to exceed 24 inches into a required yard.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. in built-up block
Where the street frontage in a block, or within 800 feet of the lot in question, is partially built up, the minimum front yard for a new building shall be the average of the existing front yards on either side thereof in the same block with a variation of five feet permitted; provided however that except as provided in development standards for specific uses no front yard in a residence district shall be less than 25 feet or less than the setback line denoted on a recorded subdivision plat, whichever is greater, or need to be more than 75 feet under this provision.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. on side street of corner lot10 ft
Unless otherwise provided in development standards, there shall be a front yard of at least ten feet on the side street of a corner lot in any district; provided, however, that the buildable width of a lot of record at the time of passage of this ordinance shall not be reduced to less than 30 feet.
- Handicap ramp encroachment
Handicap ramps used for residence(s) of a single-family dwelling shall be allowed to encroach into the required front yard setback. The ramp must be built in accordance with the American Disabilities Act as it pertains to wheel chair accessibility, grades, and dimensions and shall encroach into the front yard to the minimum extent necessary. In no instances shall the ramp in a front yard setback be covered.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. porch projection8 ft
Open, unenclosed porches, platforms, or paved terraces, not covered by a roof or canopy and which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, may extend or project into the front yard not more than eight feet.
- Rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. fire escape projection8 ft
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers may project into the required rear yard for a distance of not more than eight feet, but only where the same are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
- Side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. porch projection6 ft
Open, unenclosed porches, platforms, or paved terraces, not covered by roof or canopy and which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, may extend or project into the side yard setback not more than six feet.
- Yards open to sky
Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, except as otherwise permitted by this ordinance.
From the ordinance
Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, except as otherwise permitted by this ordinance.