Height. The maximum height permitted in the various districts shall not apply to television and radio antennas, church spires or belfries, tanks, water towers, chimneys, elevator bulk heads, smokestacks and flagpoles.

Front Yards. The minimum front yard required shall be modified under the following conditions: When forty percent (40%) or more of the front yards on the same side of the street in the block have less than the minimum required yard, then the proposed building or addition to an existing building may be in line with the buildings on either side or, if on a comer lot, no closer than the building on one (1) side.

Side Yards. On a corner lot, there shall be a side yard along the street side of the lot equal to one-half (1/2) the required front yard in the district where it is located.

Rear Yards. Where a lot abuts on an improved alley, one-half (1/2) of the alley width may be considered as part of the required rear yard.

No More Than One (1) Residence Per Lot. No more than one (1) residence shall be permitted on one (1) lot. More than one (1) commercial, industrial or group housing shall be permitted, provided proper yard areas and off-street parking is provided.

Prior Lots. Where a lot existed prior to the effective date of this Chapter that has less square footage than required and the owner of such lot does not now or within the last year own adjoining land, the lot may be used for a permitted use, provided all requirements are met.

Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings shall be built in the side or rear yard. When located within twenty (20) feet of the main building, a side yard equal to the side yard required shall be provided. When over twenty (20) feet from the main building, the accessory building may be built as close to the property line as desired, without unreasonable interference of the adjoining landowner. Accessory buildings shall not occupy over thirty percent (30%) of the required yard.

Unenclosed Porches. Unenclosed porches may project into the required front yard and rear yard five (5) feet.

Points Of Measurement. Points of measurement in determining front yards, side yards and rear yards shall be from the outermost point on the foundation of the building to the edge of the lot.