(a)

No lot may be created that is so narrow or otherwise so irregularly shaped that it would be impractical to construct on it a building that:

(1)

Could be used for purposes that are permissible in that zoning district, and

(2)

Could satisfy any applicable setback requirements for that district.

(b)

The lot width shall be measured along a straight line connecting the points at which a line that demarcates the required setback from the street intersects with lot boundary lines at opposite sides of the lot.

(c)

No lot created after the effective date of this chapter that is less than the recommended width shall be entitled to a variance from any building setback, except for those lots created and approved in accordance with Section 17-120 (architecturally integrated subdivisions) or Article XIV, planned unit developments.

(d)

No lot shall be created with less than 40 feet of road frontage.

(a)

Subject to Article XL Sections 17-118 and 17-120 and the other provisions of this section, no portion of any building may be located on any lot closer to any lot line or to the street right-of-way line than the established setbacks for the applicable zoning district.

(1)

As used in this section, the term "lot boundary line" refers to lot boundaries other than those that abut streets.

(2)

As used in this section, the term "building" includes any substantial structure which by nature of its size, scale, dimensions, bulk or use tends to constitute a visual. obstruction or generate activity similar to that usually associated with a building. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following structures shall be deemed to fall within this description:

a.

Gas pumps and overhead canopies or roofs.

b.

Fences running along lot boundaries adjacent to public street right-of-way if such fences exceed four feet in height and are substantially opaque. (See also Sections 17-111(c) and 17-118(c).)

(b)

Setback distances shall be measured from the property line or street right-of-way line to the nearest point on a building wall. (See also Section 17-14, "Yard".)

(c)

All lots must have at least one front yard and one rear yard or additional front yard. In the case of five-sided or other irregularly shaped lots, the administrator shall determine the designated rear yard.

(d)

Architectural features such as cornices, eaves, steps, gutters and fire escapes may project not more than three feet beyond any required setback line, except where such projections would obstruct driveways which are or may be used for access for service or emergency vehicles.

(e)

The principal building shall be located no closer to any property line than the established side yard setback.

(f)

See also Section 17-184 for buffer requirements.

Accessory structures in residential districts must comply with front and sideyard setbacks set forth in Section 17-117, but may observe only a five-foot rear setback from rear property lines.

(1)

When measuring the setback to a pool the five foot measurement shall extend from the property line to the pool apron. The setback from the property to the water line shall be at least seven and one-half feet.

(2)

Where the high point of the roof or any appurtenance of an accessory building exceeds 12 feet in height, the accessory building shall be set back from the rear lot boundary line an additional two feet for every foot of height exceeding 12 feet.

(3)

Unless specified otherwise by a conditional use permit, the height and location of fences and walls shall be as follows:

a.

In residential zones, no permanent fence or wall shall exceed six feet in height within or along a boundary of a rear or side yard. (See also Section 17-117.)

b.

In commercial and industrial zones, fences and walls over six feet in height shall be permitted only by a conditional use permit specifying that approval or as a variance.

c.

No permanent wall or fence shall exceed four feet in height within or along a boundary of the yard (front or any other) extending from the building line to the street or road right-of-way, unless specifically approved by L.P.A.

d.

No fence shall be located closer than two feet to a right-of-way line.

e.

All fences and walls shall comply with the visibility requirements in Appendix A-L.

f.

Customary fencing around tennis courts and other approved recreational amenities shall be exempt from height restrictions.

g.

Fences or walls specifically required by this or other city codes, or as part of a special exception or conditional use are exempt.

(a)

For purposes of this section, the height of a building shall be the vertical distance measured from the mean elevation of the finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point of the building.

(b)

Subject to the remaining provisions of this section, no building may exceed i5 feet in height in any district within the city.

(c)

Subject to approval by the L.P.A. as a special exception permit, the following features and uses may exceed the established height limitation:

(1)

Chimneys, church spires, elevator shafts and similar structural appendages not intended as places of occupancy or storage.

(2)

Flagpoles, antennas and similar devices.

(3)

Heating and air conditioning equipment, solar collectors and similar equipment.

(4)

Commercial and industrial uses that are compatible with the surrounding area, subject to approval from the fire department.

(a)

In any architecturally integrated subdivision, the developer may create lots and construct buildings without regard to minimum lot size or width except that each lot must be of sufficient size and dimensions that it can support the structure proposed to be located on it, consistent with all other applicable requirements of this chapter.

(b)

The number of dwelling units in an architecturally integrated subdivision may not exceed the maximum density authorized for the tract. For single-family residential areas, that density may be determined as follows:

(c)

To the extent reasonably practicable, in residential subdivisions the amount of land "saved" by creating smaller lots shall be set aside as usable open space.

(d)

Lot boundary setback requirements shall apply where and to the extent that the subdivided tract abuts land that is not part of the subdivision, but zero sideyard setbacks may be allowed on interior lots.

(e)

The purpose of this section is to provide flexibility, consistent with the public health and safety and without increasing overall density, to the developer who subdivides property and constructs buildings on the lots created in accordance with a unified and coherent plan of development.