Any lot of record existing at the effective date of this ordinance in any AR-1, AR-2, or R district may be used for the erection of a single-family dwelling, even though its area and width is less than the minimum requirements set forth herein, except as set forth hereafter.

6.1.1 Conformity. Front, side, and rear yards shall conform with the requirements of this ordinance as closely as possible.

6.1.2 Recombination. Where two adjacent lots of record with less than the required area and width are held by one owner, the request for a permit shall be referred to the zoning administrator which may require that the two lots be combined and used for one main building.

6.2.1 Front yards of through lots. In any R district where a lot runs through a block from street to street, a front yard setback, as required by this ordinance, shall be provided along each street lot line.

6.2.2 Projections into yards and courts. A wall or fence six feet in height or under, or higher if a retaining wall, may be erected within the limits of any yard a minimum of one foot from the property line. Any wall or fence in the front yard, not including a retaining wall, shall be limited to 48 inches in height.

Patios must meet all setback requirements except for rear yards where the patio must be a minimum of five feet from a property line.

Architectural projects. Chimneys, leaders, cornices, eaves, shutters, and bay windows, and the like may extend not more than 24 inches into any required yard.

6.2.3 Accessory structures. An accessory structure less than ten feet from a principal structure must be connected thereto by a breezeway or similar structure and will be considered as a component of the principal structure and comply with all yard setbacks for a principal structure.

No more than two accessory structures are allowed on one lot in any R or PD-R district, with a detached garage counting as one structure.

(Ord. of 8-6-13; Ord. of 9-15-20; Ord. No. 2024-178, 5-21-24)