A.   No building shall be erected, reconstructed, relocated or structurally altered so as to have a greater height, a higher ratio of lot coverage or smaller open space set forth herein for the district in which such building is located; except, that parapet walls, chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, stacks, stage towers, communication towers, or scenery lofts and necessary mechanical appurtenances shall be permitted to exceed the maximum height provisions when erected in accordance with all other ordinances of the city. (Ord. 1348, 8-7-2001)

   B.   No space allocated to a building or dwelling group for the purpose of complying with the side, rear or front yard or court or other open space or lot area requirements of this title shall thereafter, by reason of change in ownership or for any other reason, be used to satisfy the yard, court, open space or lot area requirements of any other building or dwelling group. (1996 Code app. A § 5.3-2)

   C.   An open terrace, but not including a roof-over porch or terrace, may occupy a front yard, provided the unoccupied portion of the front yard has a depth of not less than fifteen feet (15'). A one-story bay window may project into a front yard not more than three feet (3'). (1996 Code app. A § 5.3-3; amd. 2010 Code)

   D.   No usable open space or off street parking space or loading space existing or provided hereinafter for any building shall be reduced below the minimum requirements hereinafter set forth for such usable open space, parking space or loading space, nor further reduced if already less than said minimum requirements. (1996 Code app. A § 5.3-4)

   A.   When two (2) or more parcels of land, each of which lacks adequate area and dimension to qualify for a permitted use under the requirements of the use district in which they are located, are contiguous and are held in one ownership, they shall be used as one zoning lot for such use. (1996 Code app. A § 5.4-1)

   B.   Any single lot or parcel of land, held in one ownership, which was of record at the effective date hereof (February 3, 1959), that does not meet the requirements for minimum lot width and area may be utilized for a permitted use; provided, that yards, courts or usable open space are not less than seventy five percent (75%) of the minimum required dimensions or areas. (1996 Code app. A § 5.4-2)

   A.   Except as otherwise provided for in this title, every building shall be constructed or erected upon a lot or parcel of land which abuts upon a public street or permanent easement of access to a public street, which easement shall have a minimum width of twenty five feet (25'), unless an easement of lesser width was of record prior to the effective date hereof (February 3, 1959). (1996 Code app. A § 5.5)

   B.   Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered to provide dwelling units shall be located on a "zoning lot", as defined in section 11-2-3 of this title, and in no case shall there be more than one such building on one zoning lot. (1996 Code app. A § 5.7)

Nothing in this title shall be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building upon which a lawful building permit was issued prior to the effective date of this code. (1996 Code app. A § 5.6; amd. 2010 Code)

   A.   Permitted Use: Fences shall be a permitted use in any zoned area of the city. (1996 Code app. A § 5.9-1)

   B.   Height Restrictions:

      1.   Rear And Side Yard Fences: Rear and side yard fences shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height (measured from natural ground level) and shall not extend past the front of any dwelling on any property adjacent to the fence. (1996 Code app. A § 5.9-2; amd. 2010 Code)

      2.   Front Yard Fences: Front yard fences shall not exceed four and one-half feet (41/2') in height (measured from natural ground level) and shall not be of a solid construction so as to block air, light and view. (1996 Code app. A § 5.9-3)

   C.   Location: Fences may be built on the property line; however, it is the property owner's responsibility to determine the property line. The city has no obligation to locate any property line. (1996 Code app. A § 5.9-6)

   D.   Location Of Posts: If the fence type involves placement of fenceposts on only one side of the fence panel, the posts shall be placed on the owner's side of the fence. (2010 Code)

   E.   Maintenance Required: The property owner must maintain any fencing in an upright, neat and orderly manner as determined by the building official. (1996 Code app. A § 5.9-7; amd. 2010 Code)

   F.   Prohibited And Restricted Materials:

      1.   No electrically charged fences are allowed within the city. (1996 Code app. A § 5.9-4)

      2.   Protection fencing, that is fencing exceeding eight feet (8') in height or barbed wire fencing, is allowed only by prior approval of the city council. (1996 Code app. A § 5.9-5; amd. 2010 Code)

   A.   Compliance With Provisions For Main Building: Where an accessory building is structurally attached to a main building, it shall be subject to, and must conform to, all regulations of this title applicable to the main building. (1996 Code app. A § 8.1)

   B.   Location:

      1.   An accessory building may only be located in the rear yard, and it may not be located nearer than three feet (3') of the interior lot line, or nearer than five feet (5') of the rear lot line. (1996 Code app. A § 8.2; amd. 2010 Code)

      2.   No accessory building shall be located on a reversed corner lot beyond the front building line on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet (5') to the side lot line of the adjacent lot. (1996 Code app. A § 8.4; amd. 2010 Code)

   C.   Construction After Main Building: An accessory building shall not be erected prior to the establishment or construction of the main building to which it is accessory. (1996 Code app. A § 8.3)

   D.   Prohibited Uses: No accessory building may be used for human habitation as permanent or temporary living quarters, for operation of a business or home occupation, or for a vehicle garage or vehicle storage. (2010 Code)