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CHAPTER 18

PLANNED ZERO LOT LINE SUBDIVISION

9-18-1: PLANNED ZERO LOT LINE DWELLING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

Zero lot line dwellings shall be subject to requirements set forth in this chapter and also subject to all provisions contained herein.
   A.   Site Development Plan: Anyone proposing a zero lot line dwelling shall provide the City Council with the following:
      1.   Plat Map with building envelopes and setback to show location of each zero lot line dwelling.
      2.   Common wall agreement that is acceptable to the City Council.
   B.   Requirements:
      1.   Lot Area: R1 - the minimum lot area shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet for a one dwelling unit.
      2.   Side Yard: No building is allowed within ten feet (10') of the side opposite the zero lot line.
      3.   Front Yard: Same as in chapter 6 of this title as specified in each zone.
      4.   Rear Yard: Same as in chapter 6 of this title as specified in each zone.
      5.   Zero Side Yard: The zero side yard cannot be adjacent to a public or private right-of-way.
      6.   Windows: No window shall be placed on the zero lot line.
      7.   Setback: No accessory building shall be placed in the ten foot (10') side yard area as required above.
      8.   Lot Coverage: No dwelling including its accessory buildings shall occupy more than sixty percent (60%) of the lot.
   C.   Conversion Of Existing Two-Family Dwellings To Zero Lot Line Dwellings: An existing two-family dwelling may be converted to a zero lot line dwelling on the following terms and conditions:
      1.   Each resulting zero lot line dwelling being granted special use permits, if a special use permit is required by this title.
      2.   The applicant(s) must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Council that the zero lot line dwellings comply with the requirements of the currently adopted International Building Code. (Ord. 618, 10-17-2018)