Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   The standard for which the modification can be granted must be a quantifiable and measurable standard set forth in the Ordinance. Such standards may include, but are not necessarily limited to, height requirements and limitation, yard requirements, screening or buffer requirements, planting requirements, ratio requirements, spacing requirements, and other similar measurable and quantifiable standards. These modifications do not apply to the required number and size of parking spaces, lot size and density, and signage requirements.
2. B.
   The Zoning Administrator shall grant such modification only after the requesting party has demonstrated that such minor deviation was a result of an unintended error or unique conditions of the property, does not and will not violate the spirit and harmony of this Ordinance, and does not and will not adversely affect the rights of other property owners in any material manner.
3. C.
   The minor administrative modification may not deviate by more than 10 percent of any of the standards for which the modification is given, unless more specifically specified in Section 5.04, Standard Administrative Modifications.
4. D.
   The Zoning Administrator, in considering the administrative modification request, may approve, approve with conditions, deny, or determine that an application is required to the Board of Adjustment for their consideration. If the administrative modification is denied by the Zoning Administrator, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the appeal provisions listed elsewhere in this section. Neither a denial of an administrative waiver nor an unsuccessful appeal to that denial prevents the applicant from seeking a variance to the standard.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   On a plan view of a property, front yard setback line(s) shall be drawn (Line A on illustration). Corner lots, double frontage lots, and multiple frontage lots will have more than one front setback line.
2. B.
   Parallel to the dominant front façade, draw lines extending from the lateral-most corners of the front of the building to the lot line(s) or front yard setback line(s), whichever is closest (Lines B on illustration).
3. C.
   Parallel to the dominant front façade, draw lines extending from the lateral-most corners of the rear of the building to the lot line(s) or front yard setback line(s), whichever is closest (Lines C on illustration).
4. D.
   All area in front of the front façade of the building, all areas in front of Lines B, and all areas street-ward of the front yard setback line(s) (Line A) shall be considered front yard (Area D on illustration).
5. E.
   All areas to the side of the building and between Lines B and Lines C shall be considered side yard (Area E on illustration).
6. F.
   All areas to the rear of the rear façade of the building and all areas to the rear of Lines C shall be considered rear yard (Area F on illustration).
   

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Building Features

   1. 1.
      Structural features such as overhangs, bay windows, window wells, and residential chimneys may encroach up to two feet into the district setbacks.
   2. 2.
      A porch or similar structure that does not rise above the height of a structure's first story floor may extend beyond the established district setbacks or build-to-line up to a maximum of five feet. When located in the rear yard these structures are permitted to extend into the rear setback up to 50 percent or five feet, whichever is greater.

2. B.
   Mechanical Equipment and Utility Lines

   1. 1.
      Residential uses may have mechanical equipment extend into rear and side yards provided a three-foot buffer remains between this extension and any lot line.
   2. 2.
      All other utility equipment may extend into any property setbacks. These could include power lines, hydrants, transformers, etc.
3. C.
   Height Exemptions

   Height limitations of this Ordinance shall not apply to such things as church spires, utility towers, solar panels, chimneys, smoke stacks, and necessary mechanical equipment, provided their construction is in accordance with all other City ordinances and is acceptable to the Federal Aviation Agency and the Federal Communication Commission.

4. D.
   Other Permitted Setback Encroachments

   1. 1.
      Walls and perimeter fencing as regulated in Section 7.06, Fences and Walls.
   2. 2.
      Sidewalks, multi-use paths and other pedestrian amenities.
   3. 3.
      Driveways and other vehicular access points provided they are setback one foot from the property line which they run approximately parallel to. A common driveway may be permitted to serve two abutting lots provided that an agreement and/or deed restrictions indicating provisions for maintenance and common access is provided as part of the request for a permit to construct the driveway.
   4. 4.
      Landscaping as regulated by Section 7.07, Landscaping, Screening, and Buffers.
   5. 5.
      Flag poles that do not exceed the maximum height of the zone, or 40 feet if the zone does not have a maximum height.

Effective on: 1/1/1901