Where the height of the ground on any lot or parcel in a residence zone is five feet or more above the curb level at a point 15 feet from the street line and continuous at such or greater height to the rear of the lot, a masonry garage may be constructed within not less than five feet from the street line and not less than seven feet from the side line of the lot or parcel, provided that such garage shall not extend more than five feet above the general level of the ground adjacent to the garage, such height to include cheek walls, roof or ornamental parapet.