Deerfield City Zoning Code
SUPPLEMENT I
A. Graphic Illustrations
B. Metric/Conventional Measurement Conversion Table
C. Summary of District Bulk Regulations Planned Unit Developments
A - Graphic Illustrations -
Bulk Regulations
Other Provisions Pertaining to Lots and Buildings
NOTE: The following Graphic Illustrations are provided solely as an aide to clarify the intent of textural provisions of this ordinance and as such are not to be considered a part of the ordinance for purposes of construction or interpretation or otherwise.
METHOD OF MEASURING HEIGHT USING "PRE-DEVELOPMENT GRADE"
SIDE YARD SETBACK PLANE
Except for permitted encroachments, no portion of a building can intercept the planes that begin at the points 14 feet directly above pre-development grade at the side lot lines and run at 45° angles toward the interior of the lot until they reach the maximum building height permitted on the lot.
NOTE: Does not apply of side yard is less than 8 feet wide.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
Building Appurtenance and Accessory Structures
Group A - Chimneys, commercial radio and television broadcasting towers, fire towers, and water towers may exceed the maximum building height (H) by not more than twenty-five (25) feet (A).
Group B - Amateur and citizen band radio antennas, bell towers, ornamental towers, spires, scenery lofts, and steeples may exceed the maximum building height (H) by not more than twenty-five (25) feet (A).
Group C - Cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, flagpoles, mechanical appurtenance, parapet walls, radio and television receiving antennas, recreational facilities, roof gardens, and skylights may exceed the maximum building height (H) by not more than twelve (12) feet (A).
YARD AND LOT LINES
Lot Line - A property boundary line of a lot.
Lot Line, Front -
That lot line which abuts a street. On a corner lot, it shall be the lot line having the shorter length abutting a street.
Yard, Front -
A yard bounded by the front yard line and the side lot lines to a depth as specified in each district.
Lot Line, Side -
Any lot line which is not a front yard line or a rear yard line.
Yard, Side -
A yard extending along a side lot line from the front yard to the rear yard to a width as specified in each district.
Yard, Interior Side -
A yard which adjoins another lot or an alley.
Lot Line, Rear -
That lot line which is most distant from and parallel to, or most nearly parallel to the front lot line. In an irregularly shaped lot, the rear lot line shall be as determined in accordance with Article 15 - Definitions.
Yard, Rear -
A yard bounded by the rear lot line and the side lot lines to a depth specified on each district.
LOT LINES
Corner Lot -
A "Corner Lot" is a lot situated at the intersection of two (2) streets; the interior angle formed by such intersection not exceeding 135°. (See Corner Lot illustration)
Interior Lot -
An "Interior Lot" is a lot situated between the corner lots on a street.
Through Lot -
A "Through Lot" is a lot having opposite lot lines alone two more or less parallel streets.
Reverse Corner Lot -
A "Reverse Corner Lot" is a corner lot where the street side lot line is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the first lot to its rear.
CORNER LOT
A "Corner Lot" is a lot situated at the intersection of two (2) streets. The interior angle formed by such intersection not exceeding 135°.
BUILDINGS PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY
Principal Building -
A non-accessory building in which the principal use is conducted.
Accessory Building -
A building, structure or use which is subordinate to and serves a principal building or use; is subordinate in area, extent or purpose to the principal building or principal use served; is located on the same lot as the principal building or principal use served.
Attached Accessory Building -
An accessory building or structure which is permanently affixed to or abutting the principal building.
(A) Front Yard (B) Side Yard (C) Rear Yard (D) Principal Building Area.
Accessory Building Allowed in Principal
Detached Accessory Building - Building Area (D) or Rear Yard (C) only.
An accessory building or structure which is not permanently affixed to or abutting the principal building.
LOT WIDTH EXPLAINED
Note: Lot width is measured at the point where the lot meets the required lot width for the district in which the lot is located; this line establishes the front yard setback, but in no case shall the setback be less than the minimum required by the underlying zoning district.
LOT DEPTH EXPLAINED
B - Metric/Conventional Measurement Conversion Table
C - Summary of District Bulk Regulations Planned Unit Developments
Notes:
1. The following Land Area Per Dwelling Unit shall be provided:
a. Single Family Structure: 9,000 Sq. Ft.
b. 2 Family Structure: 12,000 Sq. Ft. (6,000 Sq. Ft. per unit)
c. Multi-Family Structure:
i. 4 or more bedrooms: 4,000 Sq. Ft.
ii. 3 bedrooms: 3,500 Sq. Ft.
iii. 2 bedrooms: 3,000 Sq. Ft.
iv. 0-1 bedrooms: 2,500 Sq. Ft.