The R-2A Zone is a mixed density residential zone. The minimum lot size is 9,900 square feet for a single family dwelling, larger lots for multi-family dwellings. No more than one multi-family dwelling is permitted per city block, and must be spaced at least 660 feet apart.

In this zone, no land or use shall be permitted except those designated below.

1. Permitted uses:
   1. Single family dwellings with driveway, garages, off-street parking, fences and landscaping, utility lines, gardens, family food production (per HCC 17.85), and recreation animals.
   2. Dwelling two-family accessory apartment.
   3. Public schools with attendant off-street parking, accessory buildings, and playground.
   4. Public structures such as electrical, gas, telephone transmission, and fire stations.
   5. Public parks and playing fields
   6. Churches with associated off-street parking and accessory buildings.
   7. Community center.
   8. Residential facilities for persons with a disability.
   9. Residential facilities for the elderly.
   10. Planned unit development.
   11. Duplex, triplex, or fouplex.
2. Permitted Accessory Uses:
   1. Accessory buildings.
   2. Swimming pool.
   3. Professional child care.
   4. Home Occupation.
3. Conditional uses:
   1. Nursing home.
   2. Private schools.

The minimum lot area for a single family dwelling is 9,900 square feet, for a duplex dwelling it is 13,500 square feet, for a triplex dwelling it is 15,000 square feet and for a fourplex it is 16,500 square feet.  

1. The setback line from the property line for all main buildings shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet.
2. New annexations and new subdivisions shall have a minimum lot width of eighty-two and one half (82½) feet.
3. Establishing setback for lots with concave or convex front property lines: It is intended that the nearest portion of the building to the street be setback at least twenty-five (25) feet from the front property line, and that the width of the property be not less than eighty-two and one half (82½) feet at that point (see illustration). The property may not be narrower than forty feet at the front property line.  
4. Lots on which multi-family units are to be emplaced will have a minimum frontage at both the street and setback line of one hundred feet (100’) for a duplex, one hundred fifteen feet (115’) for a triplex, and one hundred thirty feet (130’) for a fourplex.   
   
   Minimum Residential Setbacks
   
                                   Corner Lot House                               Non Corner Lot House
                     Facing short or long side yard.        The 8' and 10' side setbacks can be on either side.
                                        Concave Property Line                    Convex Property Line
                                        The 8' and 10' side setbacks can be on either side.

1. Side yards shall have a minimum of ten (10) feet on one side which has no encroachment (to provide vehicular access to back yard) and eight (8) feet on the other. The total width of the two required side yards shall not be less than eighteen (18) feet. On corner lots, the side yard width which faces the street shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet for main and accessory buildings.  Also, on corner lots the back yard thirty-foot (30’) foot setback shall be allowed on the long axis of the property, irrespective of which street the house faces.   
2. The minimum setback for main building front walls shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. An exception is allowed if the other houses on the block, on the same side of the street, are setback less than twenty-five (25) feet. In this case the setback shall be the average of the existing buildings, but in no case shall setback be less than fifteen (15) feet.
3. Attached garages are considered a part of the main building for purposes of establishing front, side and rear setbacks.
4. Detached garages may be emplaced at the twenty-five (25) foot front setback line but the combination of house and garage must still meet the side yard setback stipulated in “A” above if the front of the garage is not behind a line established by the back wall of the house.
5. Detached garages emplaced elsewhere on the lot shall have minimum side and rear setbacks of one (1) foot from the roof edge.
6. All other accessory buildings (ie sheds, barns, etc.) shall be emplaced at least ten (10) feet to the rear of the main building and have minimum side and rear lot line setbacks of one (1) foot from the roof edge. Persons wishing to deviate from this standard may seek exception by presenting a design for review to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will consider structure design, landscaping, proximity to neighboring dwellings, and other pertinent data.
7. The minimum rear yard depth from any main building shall not be less than thirty (30) feet.
8. Front setback will be measured from the property line to the nearest point on the front wall of the structure with the following exceptions:
   1. When a porch extends toward the street having a roof supported by columns. The measurement will be made to the closest column.
   2. When a structure has an extended roof overhang or porch roof in excess of two feet, the setback will be measured to the front edge of the roofline and will be reduced to a twenty-three (23) foot minimum.
   3. Where both extended roof overhang and support columns exist, the measurement will be made to whichever point (overhang or columns) that yields the greater setback.
9. Side setback will be measured from the side property line to the nearest point on the side wall of the structure with the following exceptions:
   1. If any portion of the structure (except the roof), extends closer to the property line than the side wall, it will become the measurement point (e.g. bay windows, foundations, etc).
   2. When the side roof overhang extends more than two (2) feet beyond the wall. Side setback will be measured from the property line to the roof edge. The required minimum will be reduced by two (2) feet. (Example, a roof overhang extends three feet out from the side wall and a ten (10) foot setback is required on that side.  The adjusted setback of eight (8) feet would be measured from the property line to the edge of the roof).
10. Rear setback will be measured from the rear property line to the rear wall of the structure with the following exceptions:
    1. If a covered patio is attached to the house, the rear wall of the patio will become the measurement point.
11. Roofs and side lots must be designed as to ensure that snow and water runoff falls within the property on which the structure is located. Side lots must be configured so as to minimize roof runoff flowing to neighboring properties (see HCC figure 17.30.030).   

1. It is the intent of this Section to ensure the timely installation of landscaping within the front yard areas of residential lots issued a building permit after December 4, 2008.
2. The front yard area of any residential lot containing a new dwelling shall be landscaped. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any residential lot within the City to refuse to install and maintain landscaping within the front yard area of any residential lot containing a dwelling.
   1. Major Subdivisions: The front yard area shall consist of the entire lot area from and including the front planting strip to the face of the dwelling, or the front setback area, whichever is greater. Corner lots have two (2) front setback areas. On lots with unusually large frontage areas, a request for possible adjustment to this requirement may be made to the Planning Commission.
   2. Minor Subdivisions: Lots not located in a major subdivision are required to landscape a minimum area of thirty (30) feet wide and eighty two and one half (82 1/2) feet in length, in front of the dwelling. If dwelling is located on a corner lot, a minimum of thirty (30) feet is also required to be landscaped on the side of the dwelling adjacent to the street. On all lots landscaping shall be properly maintained including removing weeds and mowing turf areas. Turf grass shall not exceed six inches (6") in height.
3. The term “landscaping” shall mean and include the installation of any combination of turf (including either sod or seeded area), planter beds, gardens, trees and shrubs, statuary, boulders, rock areas or other customary landscape features that occupy the entire unpaved portion of the front yard area.
   1. Xeriscape Permitted - Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit the use of drought tolerant vegetation (xeriscape), and non-vegetative materials. Provided, however, failure of an owner to install and maintain landscaping within the front yard area under the guise that the vegetation and bare ground that occur naturally on the site constitutes xeriscaping shall not qualify as conforming with the provisions of this Section.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a cash deposit of two thousand dollars ($2,000) will be issued to the City. The two thousand dollar ($2,000) construction deposit can be used to satisfy this requirement, together with a landscaping completion agreement signed by the owner of the property. The proceeds from this deposit may be released as the landscape improvements are completed, with a maximum of three (3) draws, as approved by the Zoning Administrator or other designated City Employee.
5. The landscape features required by this Section shall be installed within eighteen (18) months of issuance of a Final Occupancy Approval for the dwelling. Notice of this requirement shall be given to the Owner/Builder prior to, or at the time of Final Occupancy Approval.
6. The Zoning Administrator, or other designated City Employee, is hereby charged with the responsibility for enforcement of this Section.
7. The owner of any dwelling aggrieved by the issuance of an Administrative Citation or deposit forfeiture shall have and maintain a right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Hearing Officer, provided appeal shall be submitted not less than ten (10) days following the issuance of the Administrative Citation or forfeited deposit.
8. Any public or private entity violating any of the provisions of this Section, as determined by a finding by the Zoning Administrator or other designated City Employee, shall be subject to penalties outlined in HCC 17.08.180.

No building shall be erected to a height greater than two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet except as otherwise provided. No dwelling structure shall be erected to a height of less than ten feet.

Manufactured housing will be permitted in zone R-2A, subject to the provisions of HCC 17.76.

Multi-family housing, unless approved as a PUD, will be limited to four (4) family units per City block (the full area of the block not linear). This can consist of two (2) duplexes or one (1) triplex or one (1) fourplex. The following criteria must be met for all multi-family housing of new construction, and conversion of existing structures into multi-family housing: (The City Council, with Planning Commission recommendation, may make adjustments to these requirements, as they deem appropriate, for senior housing developments)

1. Front setback shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet and shall be landscaped.
2. Side yards must have landscaped strips a minimum of ten (10) feet in width.
3. The front of the multi-family housing units shall face the street unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission.
4. Multi-family housing developments may not be located closer than 660 feet, as measured from the midpoint of the platted front property line to the midpoint of the platted front property line to any other duplex, triplex, or fourplex. Measurements are made from City plats following front property lines and include distances to cross streets at right angles as required.
5. In considering a recommendation to the City Council for approval for multi-family housing, the Planning Commission will also act as an Architectural Review Committee, and will evaluate the Site Plan for meeting the following standards:
   1. Buildings.
      1. A building’s modulation, articulation, details, and materials shall be arranged to give the building the appearance of a large single-family detached home.
      2. Multi-family residential buildings require the exterior building walls to be composed of the required brick or stone, equal to a minimum of one (1) times the square feet of the exterior building perimeter.
      3. Buildings shall be attractive and durable. To ensure this, buildings shall be constructed of high-quality materials and require minimal maintenance. Exterior materials allowed for use on visual (from street) elevations of the building are: stone, cast stone, brick, synthetic stone, stucco, water-managed EIFS, cement board, and wood. Use of other materials is subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
      4. Walls of buildings are to have relief features with a variety of different wall planes and roof planes, which may include pop-outs, recesses, columns, variation in materials, etc. Relief is to be seen at a minimum of every twenty five feet (25') of wall length.
      5. All exterior building material colors shall be earth tones.
      6. Buildings shall have consistent detailing on all four elevations; a building shall have building details and proportions to ensure a “four-sided” architectural quality for the building with emphasis on the street visual sides.
      7. Building design shall respect the context of adjacent residential neighborhoods, including the height, scale, form, and character of surrounding development.
      8. Residential buildings shall limit the use of long, monotonous facades. The maximum length of multi-family buildings shall be 200 (two hundred) feet.
      9. Roofs shall have a minimum 6" fascia, minimum 6/12 pitch on over 80% of roofs, no pitch flatter than 4½ /12.
      10. Building roofs shall be attractive and durable. To ensure this, roofs shall be constructed of high-quality materials and require minimal maintenance. Pitched roofs shall be finished with wood shingles, slate, clay tiles, concrete tiles, standing-seam metal, or composition shingles. Use of other materials is subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
      11. Roofs shall be simple hip, shed, or gable configurations. Roofline offsets shall be provided to lend architectural interest and variety to the building and to relieve the effect of a single, long roof. The use of alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements can be used to add visual relief and articulation to the overall building form.
      12. Distinctive architectural features that positively enhance the structures, such as porches, patios, balcony, wrought iron railings, porticos, quoins, eaves, overhangs, canopies, etc. shall be included in the building design.
      13. Mechanical equipment on rooftops to be architecturally screened from view.
      14. Any portion of a building closer than 50 feet from a common property line that abuts a property developed as a single family home shall be no higher than twelve (12) feet above the highest point of the closest existing residential structure.
   2. Parking.
      1. A minimum 2.5 parking spaces per unit.
      2. Garages have 4 walls, roof, doorway at least 9 feet in width, and door that is lockable, and minimum interior dimension of 22 feet x 12 feet.
      3. Parking structures shall be made of similar materials and design as buildings.
      4. Parking lot to be asphalt or cement, to have poured concrete bumpers and curbs.
      5. Driveways and uncovered parking areas shall be paved and striped.
      6. Parking lot shall be located at rear of dwelling units. The Planning Commission may approve garages with front entrances for multi-family buildings.
      7. No tandem parking permitted unless both spaces reserved for the same dwelling unit.
      8. No recreational vehicle parking permitted on site whether inside or outside of a garage.
      9. No surface parking permitted within required setback or buffer, except access driveways.
      10. Bicycle parking racks to park bikes in the amount of minimum two (2) spaces per unit.
   3. Landscaping.
      1. A landscape plan is required to be approved with the project site plan.
      2. A minimum of 50% of the lot must be open and landscaped.
      3. A minimum of 10% of the lot shall be provided as a children's playground, such as, a sandbox, open grass area, etc.
      4. All areas in the front, side, and rear yards that are not developed shall be landscaped, unless a unique natural vegetation or wetlands area is included, subject to approval.
      5. A minimum landscaped street buffer area shall be provided at a width of 30 feet.
      6. Landscaped street buffer area may not include paved surfaces, except for sidewalks, driveways, or trails.
      7. A minimum of 1 tree shall be planted per 1,000 square feet of required landscaped areas. At least 30% shall be evergreens.
      8. Landscaping shall include a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, ground cover, and shrubs.
      9. Minimum plant sizes shall be as follows:
         1. Deciduous trees, 2 inch caliper
         2. Evergreen trees, 7 feet in height
         3. Shrubs, 5 gallon container
         4. Grass or ground cover, 10 foot square area
         5. Existing trees, native vegetation and rare plants shall be retained wherever possible.
      10. Maximum height of berms, fences, signs or ground cover within a clear vision sight triangle is 3 feet.
      11. Maintenance and replacement of required landscaping and screening shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
   4. Other Features.
      1. Dumpsters shall be located behind a sight obscuring enclosure, built of materials complimenting the architectural style of the buildings.
      2. When practical, a minimum 5 foot landscaping area will be required around dumpster enclosures.
      3. A solid, sight obscuring fence or wall with a minimum height of six (6) feet shall be installed on all sides of the parking lot facing neighboring properties.
      4. The City may require the inclusion of a wall, fence or screen to mitigate noise or unsightly uses.
      5. Visual area (usually front yard) perimeter fencing shall match the building design, i.e., masonry columns or piers with same brick or stone as the buildings.
      6. Walls or fences with lengths greater than 100 feet shall be interrupted with offsets, landscaping or accents.
      7. Any areas which are to be screened shall be done with a solid, sight-obscuring fence or wall, and landscaping to soften fence appearance.
      8. Utilities shall be located underground and above ground boxes screened.
      9. Exterior lighting fixtures that match the architectural design theme shall be included for street, walkways, parking areas, entrances and building exteriors. Exterior up lighting is encouraged to accent the structures and provide additional safety. Exterior lighting shall be dark-sky sensitive.
      10. Any developments with more than 12 dwelling units, such as PUD’s, shall include playground equipment and may require other recreational amenities for residents, which may include swimming pools, spas, sports courts, barbecue grills and picnic facilities, etc. (Adjustments to these requirements may be made to fit the needs of retirement communities, etc.)
      11. Any project signage shall be built of materials complimenting the architectural style of the buildings. (Must comply with existing sign ordinance requirements found in HCC 17.72).
      12. Curb, gutter, planting strip, and sidewalk shall be installed along public roadways where adjacent to existing curb, gutter, and sidewalks. (Ord. 13-04)

1. A residential facility for persons with a disability shall:
   1. Be occupied on a 24-hour-per-day basis not more than four (4) unrelated persons with a disability, as pursuant to the definition of “family” in HCC 17.04.070, unless a reasonable accommodation is granted in conformance with item H of this section.
   2. Conform to all applicable standards and requirements of the Department of Human Services; and
   3. Be operated by or operated under contract with that department.
2. The permitting process is as follows:
   1. Applicant shall submit an application to the City Recorder or Zoning Administrator which shows proof of ownership and agreement with the following conditions.
      1. The facility meet all municipal building, safety, and health ordinances applicable to similar dwellings;
      2. The operator of the facility provide assurances that the residents of the facility will be properly supervised on a 24-hour basis;
      3. The operator of the facility establish a municipal advisory committee through which all complaints and concerns of neighbors may be addressed;
      4. The operator of the facility provide adequate off-street parking space;
      5. The facility be capable of use as a residential facility for persons with a disability without structural or landscaping alterations that would change the structure’s residential character.
      6. No person who is being treated for alcoholism or drug abuse be placed in a residential facility for persons with a disability;
      7. No person who has demonstrated that they are a threat/danger to themselves or others, may be placed in a residential facility for persons with a disability; and
      8. Placement in a residential facility for persons with a disability shall be on a strictly voluntary basis and may not be a part of, or in lieu of confinement, rehabilitation, or treatment in a correctional institution.
3. If the City Recorder and/or Zoning Administrator determines that the residential facility for persons with a disability complies with the ordinances it shall grant the requested permits to that facility.
4. Only one residential facility for persons with a disability will be permitted per City block, and must be at least 660 feet from another residential facility for persons with a disability.
5. The use granted and permitted by this subsection is nontransferable and terminates if the structure is devoted to a use other than a residential facility for persons with a disability or, if the structure fails to comply with applicable health, safety, and building codes.
6. Municipal ordinances prohibit discrimination against persons with a disability and against residential facilities for persons with a disability.
7. The decision of a municipality regarding the application for a permit by a residential facility for persons with a disability must be based on legitimate land use criteria, and may not be based on the facility’s residents.
8. Reasonable accommodations required: None of the foregoing conditions shall be interpreted to limit reasonable accommodations necessary to allow the establishment or occupancy of a residential facility for person(s) with a disability.
   1. Application: any person or entity who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation shall make application to the Planning Commission. Said applications shall specifically articulate, in writing, the following:
      1. The name, mailing address, and phone number of the applicant.
      2. The nature and extent of the disability.
      3. An exact statement of the ordinance or policy from which the applicant needs a reasonable accommodation.
      4. The applicant reasonable accommodation(s).
      5. A statement detailing why a reasonable accommodation is reasonable and necessary in order to afford handicapped persons equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.
      6. The physical address of the property where the facility is located.
   2. Decision. The Planning Commission shall render a decision on each application for a reasonable accommodation within ninety (90) days. The decision shall be based on evidence of record demonstrating all of the following:
      1. The requested accommodation will not undermine the legitimate purposes of existing zoning regulations notwithstanding the benefit that the accommodation would provide to a person with a disability.
      2. That but for the accommodation, one (1) or more persons with a disability will be denied an equal opportunity to enjoy housing within the community.
      3. That equal results will be achieved as between the person with a disability requesting the accommodation and a nondisabled person.
   3. Appeal. Any person adversely affected by a final decision of the Planning Commission may appeal that decision in compliance with HCC 17.16.)

1. A residential facility for elderly persons may not operate as a business.
2. A residential facility for elderly persons shall:
   1. Be owned by one of the residents or by an immediate family member of one of the residents or be a facility for which the title has been placed in trust for a resident;
   2. Be occupied on a 24-hour-per-day basis by not more than four (4) unrelated elderly persons, as pursuant to the definition of “family” in HCC 17.04.070, in a family-type arrangement. Up to eight (8) individuals may be allowed if conditions applied are consistent with those required for multi-family housing dwellings as approved by the Planning Commission.
3. A residential facility for elderly persons may not be considered a business because a fee is charged for food or for actual and necessary costs of operation and maintenance of the facility.
4. The permitting process is as follows:
   1. Applicant shall submit an application to the Planning Commission requesting a conditional use permit and a permit for a residential facility for elderly persons. It will show proof of ownership (Per B-1 above) and agrees to the following conditions:
      1. the facility meet all municipal building, safety, zoning, and health ordinances applicable to similar dwellings;
      2. adequate off-street parking space be provided;
      3. the facility be capable of use as a residential facility for elderly persons without structural or landscaping alterations that would change the structure’s residential character;
      4. only one residential facility for elderly persons will be permitted per City block, and must be at least 660 feet from another residential facility for elderly persons;
      5. no persons being treated for alcoholism or drug abuse be placed in a residential facility for elderly persons; and
      6. placement in a residential facility for elderly persons be on a strictly voluntary basis and not a part of, or in lieu of, confinement, rehabilitation, or treatment in a correctional facility.
5. If the Planning Commission determines that the residential facility for elderly persons complies with the ordinances it shall grant the requested permits to that facility.
6. The use granted and permitted by this subsection is nontransferable and terminates if the structure is devoted to a use other than a residential facility for elderly persons or, if the structure fails to comply with applicable health, safety, and building codes.
7. This ordinance prohibits discrimination against elderly persons and against residential facilities for the elderly persons.
8. The decision of the Planning Commission regarding the application for a permit by a residential facility for elderly persons must be based on legitimate land use criteria, and may not be based on the age of the facility’s residents.

1. This ordinance is intended to set some guidelines and conditions for the temporary use of trailers, campers, and recreation vehicles on residential lots. It is recognized that many Hyrum residents use these vehicles on a temporary basis to house family and guests. The ordinance is not intended to unduly restrict that right, but rather to ensure against their long term use as a second dwelling on a residential lot.
2. No permit is required for the first seven days of occupancy. If requested, two (2) consecutive thirty (30) day permits may be issued after an inspection conducted by the city insures that all items in Section E are being adhered to. The permits are available at the City Offices.
3. A permit for houses under construction may be given for a time period not to exceed six (6) months. This permit is only available for property owners who have a lot with a house under construction. The permit is available at the City Offices. 
4. Any other permits will require approval of the Planning Commission.
5. The following conditions apply to all uses of trailers, campers, and RVs on residential lots:
   1. The vehicle will be located on a lot which either has an existing residential building or on a building lot for which a building permit has been issued.
   2. The vehicle may be temporarily hooked up to water, electrical, and sewer of the host residence.
   3. The vehicle shall not be located on public property.
   4. Only one vehicle shall be inhabited at a time.
   5. Successive “guests” shall be considered a continuation of a use if less than a thirty (30) day interval passes between previous guest usage.
   6. There shall be no charge for use of the vehicle. It is not to be considered a rental unit.
   7. Property owners are responsible to ensure that persons staying in trailers, campers, and RVs on their property shall exercise such comportment as to not disturb the residential nature of the neighborhood. Complaints by neighbors may result in cancellation or non-renewal of a permit. 

Two-family accessory apartments are permitted in this zone provided the following conditions are met:

1. The dwelling must be owner occupied.
2. A total of four (4) off-street, hard-surface parking spaces will be provided.
3. Both living spaces will have exterior access to an open yard.
4. Bedroom windows will allow emergency egress.
5. All bedroom areas will be equipped with smoke detectors.
6. Both living spaces must be part of the main dwelling structure (Not as part of a detached garage or separate building) and conform to all building, fire, and zoning codes and standards of a single-family dwelling.
7. The accessory apartment shall be designed so appearance remains that of a single-family residence.
8. Accessory apartment must be a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet.
9. A landlord license is required.

A notarized letter is required stating that the owner will continue to occupy this residence and that all the conditions for an accessory apartment have and will continue to be met. Utility account will be under the property owners name. Typically, a single electric meter and single culinary water meter will provide services to the dwelling. Two monthly service charges will be billed for sewer and culinary water. (Ord. 09-04)

Public structures such as electrical, gas, telephone transmission, and fire stations are permitted within this zone provided the following conditions are met:

1. Landscaping required in front yard area.

The requirements of this title as to minimum lot area or lot width shall not be construed to prevent the use of a lot, which does not conform, for a single-family dwelling provided the lot was held in separate ownership prior to January 28, 1976.

Any lot which was a legal building lot before a government action reduced it in size, or reduced an existing home’s setback, will continue to be considered a suitable building lot and will not be subject to nonconforming or restricted status, provided that at least eighty percent (80%) of the property prior to the pre-government action remains. An example of a government action would be property taken to widen a road.

No required yard or other open space around an existing building, or which is hereafter provided around any building, shall be considered as provid­ing a yard or open space for any other building, nor shall any yard or open space on an adjoining lot be considered as providing a yard or open space on a lot whereon a building is to be erected.

Every dwelling shall be located and maintained on a lot as defined in this title.

Lots meeting all area and frontage requirements, but whose severance will or has created a flag lot are acceptable as a building site provided that all of the following conditions are met:

1. The flag lot from which it was severed must meet minimum area requirements for the zone.
2. The driveway for the flag lot must be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width and be deeded to the flag lot.
3. The flag lot must contain a home which was built prior to January 28, 1976.

Example:

On any lot under separate ownership from adja­cent lots and of record as of January 28, 1976, and such lot having a narrower width than required for the zone in which it is located, the widths of the side yards may be reduced as follows:

1. The widths may be reduced by the same percentage that the width of the lot bears to the width required by this Land Use Code; however, in the case of interior lots, the smaller side yard width shall not be less than five (5) feet and the larger side yard width shall not be less than eight (8) feet. In the case of corner lots, the side yard adja­cent to the street shall not be less than twenty (20) feet and the opposite side yard shall not be less than five (5) feet.

On any lot under separate ownership from adjacent lots and with a house built before June 1, 1980, the widths of the side yards may be reduced as follows:

1. On interior lots the smaller side yard width shall not be less than five (5) feet and the larger side width shall not be less than eight (8) feet. In the case of corner lots the side yard adjacent to the street shall not be less than twenty (20) feet and the opposite side yard shall not be less than five (5) feet. Reduction to the side yard requirement on corner yards will not be allowed within the triangular area formed by the street property lines and a line connecting them at points forty (40) feet from the intersection of the street lines.

Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed except for accessory buildings in a rear yard, the ordinary projections of skylights, sill, belt course, cornices, roof overhang, chimneys, flues and other ornamental features which project into a yard not more than four (4) feet, and open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways and balconies upon fire towers projecting into a yard not more than five (5) feet. One side yard shall remain unencumbered for a minimum of ten (10) feet to allow vehicular access to the back yard.

No accessory building nor group of accessory buildings in any residential zone shall cover more than fifty (50) percent of the rear yard. 

1. No concrete driveways will be permitted beyond private property lines except in areas where curb, gutter and sidewalk are installed.
2. No driveway shall be emplaced closer than thirty (30) feet from an intersection (Measured from the edge of the roadway nearest the intersection to the edge of the public roadway. This would be the gutter area where curb and gutter exist). 

There shall be provided at the time of erection of any building or at the time any main building is enlarged or increased in capacity, minimum off-street hard surface parking space with adequate provisions of ingress and egress by standard-sized automobiles as hereinafter provided.

The following schedule shall apply:

1. House or accessory apartment: two (2) spaces for each unit except as provided in subsection E of this section;
2. Boardinghouses: two (2) spaces per three (3) individuals, plus one additional space for each additional individual exceeding three (3),
3. Churches and places of public assembly: one (1) space for each five (5) fixed seats and one (1) space for fifty (50) square feet of floor area for moveable seats under maximum seating arrangement;
4. Dwelling unit occupied by up to four (4) individuals unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption: two (2) spaces per three (3) individuals, plus one (1) additional space for each additional individual exceeding three (3)
5. Multi-family housing developments: minimum of two and one-half (2 ½) spaces for each unit.

1. In computing the parking requirements for any building or development, the total parking requirements shall be the sum of the specific parking space requirements for each class of use included in the building or development.
2. Parking for a single family dwelling shall be provided only in a private garage, or in an area properly located for a future garage.
3. Prior to issuance of any building permit, a plan which clearly and accurately designates parking spaces, access aisles, driveways and the relationship to the use to be served by the off-street parking shall be provided to the City Engineer inspector. Approval will be based on:
   1. Adequate number of spaces;
   2. Relation of parking to use;
   3. All parking spaces must be usable and accessible by adequate roadway-parking configuration to be approved by City Engineer;
   4. Parking stalls are to be nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet and of a hard surface such as asphalt, cement or brick. Gravel, road base, etc., are not considered hard surfaces. Access to stall (the driveway) shall also be, at minimum, sixteen (16) feet wide and will require hard surface. Residential driveway accesses (curb cuts) shall be limited to a maximum width of thirty-five (35) feet. Platted major subdivisions will require hard surface driveways to the paved street.
4. Location of Parking Space. Parking space, as required herein, shall be on the same lot with the main building, or in the case of nonresidential buildings, may be located not further than three hundred (300) feet there-from.
5. Parking requirements for nursing homes and private schools will be determined during the review of approval for a conditional use permit.

Public parking lots, and all other businesses requiring motor vehicle access shall meet the requirements as hereinafter provided.

1. Access shall be by not more than two roadways for each one hundred (100) feet or fraction thereof of frontage on any street, and in no event shall such roadways exceed in width forty (40) percent of the entire street frontage.
   
2. No two of the roadways shall be closer to each other than twelve (12) feet, and no roadway shall be closer to a side property line than (1½’) one and one-half feet.
   
3. Each roadway shall not be more than thirty-six (36) feet in width, measured at right angles to the centerline of the driveway, except as increased by permissible curb return radii. The entire flare of any return radius shall fall within the right-of-way. 
   
4. No roadway shall be closer than ten (10) feet to the point of intersection of two property lines at any corner, as measured along the property line, and no roadway shall extend across such extended property line.
   
5. No roadway shall be emplaced closer than thirty (30) feet from an intersection. (Measured from edge of roadway nearest intersection to the public right-of-way. This would be the gutter area where curb and gutter exist.) (Ord. 13-02)