1. In an R Zone, lots platted after the adoption of this chapter and abutting a major thoroughfare.
2. The side yard on the street side of lots fronting on two (2) or more streets (such as a corner lot) shall be ½ the required front yard on such street provided that no adjacent lot fronts on the same street, in which case a required front yard shall be provided along all streets. In addition, no accessory building shall project beyond the required front yard on either street.
3. Where a frontage is divided among zones with different front yard requirements, the deepest front yard shall apply to the entire frontage. Where the OBP Zone is included among the zones, the front yard required for the OBP Zone need not be considered provided lots within 100 feet of the OBP Zone shall have a front yard with not less than 25 feet.
4. Where a lot in a C or I Zone abuts an R Zone, a yard at least equal to the abutting yard required in the R Zone shall be provided along the R Zone boundary line.
5. Where more than one (1) principal building is permitted on a lot:
A. The required yards shall be maintained around the group of buildings.
B. The buildings are separated by a horizontal distance that is equal to the height of the highest building.
6. There shall be a minimum of three (3) feet between all unattached buildings on a lot.
7. In all zones, if a side or rear yard is provided where not required, the side or rear yard shall be at least five (5) feet wide.
8. Parking and stacking spaces, aisles and driveways located in yards shall be subject to the provisions of Section 165.33.
Clear Lake City Zoning Code
165.37 GENERAL
YARD REQUIREMENTS.
1. In an R Zone, lots platted after the adoption of this chapter and abutting a major thoroughfare.
2. The side yard on the street side of lots fronting on two (2) or more streets (such as a corner lot) shall be ½ the required front yard on such street provided that no adjacent lot fronts on the same street, in which case a required front yard shall be provided along all streets. In addition, no accessory building shall project beyond the required front yard on either street.
3. Where a frontage is divided among zones with different front yard requirements, the deepest front yard shall apply to the entire frontage. Where the OBP Zone is included among the zones, the front yard required for the OBP Zone need not be considered provided lots within 100 feet of the OBP Zone shall have a front yard with not less than 25 feet.
4. Where a lot in a C or I Zone abuts an R Zone, a yard at least equal to the abutting yard required in the R Zone shall be provided along the R Zone boundary line.
5. Where more than one (1) principal building is permitted on a lot:
A. The required yards shall be maintained around the group of buildings.
B. The buildings are separated by a horizontal distance that is equal to the height of the highest building.
6. There shall be a minimum of three (3) feet between all unattached buildings on a lot.
7. In all zones, if a side or rear yard is provided where not required, the side or rear yard shall be at least five (5) feet wide.
8. Parking and stacking spaces, aisles and driveways located in yards shall be subject to the provisions of Section 165.33.