The regulations and requirements as to height of buildings and area of lots which may be occupied by buildings, front yards, side yards, rear yards and other regulations and requirements as set forth in this chapter shall be subject to the following exceptions and additional regulations of this division.

(Code 1989, § 25-42; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997)

This section outlines the general requirements for yards. Building setback requirements for each specific zone can be found in additional sections of this article.

(1)

Front yard.

a.

Residential zones. No less than 60 percent of the front yard shall be greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements. In cases where two driveways can be located in the front yard setback of interior lots without alley access, the 60 percent greenspace requirement need not apply.

b.

Central business district zone. Buildings containing a land use that is exclusively residential in this zone are required to have a front yard. No less than 60 percent of the front yard shall be greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements. In cases where two driveways can be located in the front yard setback of interior lots without alley access, the 60 percent greenspace requirement need not apply.

c.

Office, commercial, and industrial zones. Buildings containing a land use that is exclusively residential in these zones are required to have a front yard. No less than 60 percent of this front yard shall be greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements. In cases where two driveways can be located in the front yard setback of interior lots without alley access, the 60 percent greenspace requirement need not apply.

(2)

Side yard.

a.

Residential zones. A side yards fronting a street on a corner lot shall be filled with greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements, from the front building line to at least 25 feet beyond the front building line.

b.

Central business district zone. For areas outside the defined central business district, a side yard fronting a street on a corner lot shall be filled with greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements, from the front building line to at least 25 feet beyond the front building line.

c.

Office, commercial, and industrial zones. Buildings containing a land use that is exclusively residential in these zones are required to have side yards. A side yard fronting a street on a corner lot shall be filled with greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements, from the front building line to at least 25 feet beyond the front building line.

d.

Variances. In any district where buildings or adjoining lots, used exclusively for dwelling purposes, do not conform to the side yard

requirements of this division, the city council may vary the side yard requirements, after receiving a recommendation from the planning and zoning commission, provided that no building may be built nearer than three feet to the side lot line; and provided that the width of the building allowable under the regulations of this article shall not be increased.

(3)

Rear yard.

a.

No rear yard shall be required in districts C-1, CBD, C-3, M-1 and M-2 on any lot used for business or industrial purposes, the rear line of which adjoins a railway right-of-way or which has a rear railway track connection.

b.

In computing the depth of a rear yard for any building where such yard abuts an alley, one-half of such alley may be assumed to be a portion of the rear yard.

c.

In computing the depth of a rear yard for residential purposes and the rear yard abuts an abandoned railroad right-of-way, one-half of the railroad right-of-way may be used.

(4)

Projections, uses, etc., in required yards.

a.

Projections generally. Every part of a required yard or court shall be open from its lowest point to the sky unobstructed, except for the ordinary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices, chimneys, buttresses, ornamental features and eaves, provided that none of the above projections shall extend into a court more than six inches, nor into a minimum yard more than 24 inches; and provided further that canopies of open porches or decks having a roof area not exceeding 60 square feet may project a maximum of 15 feet into a required front or rear yard. Open paved patios or decks without roofs may extend to within three feet of any side or rear lot line.

b.

Fire escapes, balconies and stairways. Balconies may project not more than six feet into any yard. Excluding commercial and mixed-use buildings at least 50 years of age, new fire escapes and exterior staircases descending from the second floor or above shall be designed and built into the building's footprint and roofline.

c.

Terrace garages. A terrace garage in district R-1, R-2, R-2-S, R-3, R-3-S, R-4, or R-4-S may be located in a front or side yard, provided that it is completely recessed into the terrace and that the height of the terrace is sufficient to cover and conceal the structures from above; and provided further that the doors, when open, shall not project beyond any property line and that the structures be set back at least four feet from the front lot line.

d.

Sight distance on corner lots. All corner lots located on intersections without an all-way stop shall provide a sight distance triangle in both directions, the short leg of which shall be 20 feet, and the long leg of which shall be 140 feet measured along the curbline or edge of the pavement. Such area shall be and remain free of shrubbery, fences and other obstructions.

(5)

Accommodating streets. Where an official line has been established for future widening or opening of a street upon which a lot abuts, then the depth or width of a yard shall be measured from such official line to the nearest line of the building.

(6)

Other regulations. In districts R-1, R-2, R-2-S, R-3, R-3-S, R-4, and R-4-S, where lots comprising 40 percent or more of the frontage, on the same side of a street between two intersecting streets, excluding reverse corner lots, are developed with buildings having front yards with a variation of not more than ten feet in depth, the average of such front yards shall establish the front yard depth for the entire frontage; except that, where a recorded plat has been filed showing a setback line which otherwise complies with the requirements of this chapter, yet is less than the established setback for the block as provided above, such setback line shall apply, provided that the city council, after receiving a recommendation by the planning and zoning commission, may permit variations in case of hardship or where the configuration of the ground is such as to make conformity with the front yard requirements impractical.

(Code 1989, §§ 25-45—25-48; Ord. No. 11029, § 7, 4-6-1992; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997; Ord. No. 11813, 11-6-2007; Ord. No. 12157, § 5, 4-20-2015)

(a)

Apartment houses or public or semipublic buildings. In any district, apartment houses or public or semipublic buildings, such as hospitals, hotels, churches, sanitariums or schools, either public or private, where permitted, may be erected to a height not to exceed 150 feet, provided that such buildings shall have yards the depth or width of which shall be increased one foot on all sides for each additional foot that such buildings exceed the specified height limit as established by the regulations of the district in which such buildings are situated.

(b)

Dwellings in R-1 or R-2 districts. Dwellings in districts R-1, R-2 and R-2-S may be increased in height not exceeding ten feet in addition to the limitations of 2½ stories, or 35 feet, as prescribed in such districts, provided that two side yards of not less than 15 feet in width each are provided. In no case shall such dwelling exceed three stories in height.

(c)

Parapet walls, flagpoles, chimneys, etc. Parapet walls and false mansards shall not extend more than six feet above the height limit. Flagpoles, chimneys, cooling towers, electric display signs, elevator bulkheads, penthouses, finials, gas tanks, grain elevators, stacks, storage towers, radio towers, ornamental towers, monuments, cupolas, domes, spires, standpipes and necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected to a height in accordance with present or future provisions of this Code or other ordinances of the city.

(d)

Through lots. On through lots 125 feet or less in depth, the height of a building may be measured from the curb level of either street. On through lots of more than 125 feet in depth, the height regulations for the street permitting the greater height shall apply to a depth of not more than 125 feet from that street.

(e)

Areas near airports.

(1)

In the vicinity of an airport no building or structure shall be erected in any area under any approach or transition plane or turning zone, as defined hereafter, any portion of which building or structure intrudes into such plane or zone; except that this shall not prohibit the erection of buildings or structures to a total height of not over 35 feet. No land shall be used in any area under an approach or transition plane within 10,000 feet of the reference point of the airport for the erection of places of public assembly or concentration of population, such as churches, schools, theaters or hospitals.

(2)

An approach plane is an area commencing at a line of 200 feet from the end of an active runway on an airport. From this point, the approach plane rises upward on a plane surface at the ratio of one foot vertical rise for every 50 feet of horizontal distance. This plane is bounded by lines commencing at the 200-foot mark previously mentioned 500 feet on each side of the continuation of the centerline of the runway mentioned above, and these lines continue along such plane gradually extending outward, so that at a distance of 10,000 feet the lines are 2,000 feet distant on each side of the extended centerline of the runway; and at 50,000 feet they are extended to a point 8,000 feet distant on each side of the extended centerline of the runway.

(3)

A transition plane begins at the flared sides of the approach plane on a slope outward of one foot in height for each seven feet of horizontal distance.

(4)

A turning zone is a plane of 150 feet above the designated reference point on the landable area and extending in all directions to a distance of 20,000 feet from this reference point. Landable area is the area of the airport used for the landing, takeoff or taxiing of aircraft.

(5)

No limitations on height shall be required beyond the limits of 20,000 feet from the designated reference point, except within the approach and transition planes.

(f)

Mixed uses.

(1)

For any building used jointly for business and dwelling purposes or industry and dwelling purposes, except in district CBD, the number of families permitted by the lot area requirements per family shall be reduced in the same proportion as the floor area devoted to business or industry bears to the entire floor area of the building, provided that floor area below the first floor of such buildings shall not be included in any calculation under this provision.

(2)

For any building providing jointly for hotel and apartment uses, except for district CBD, the number of families permitted in apartments by the lot area requirements per family shall be reduced in the same proportion as the total floor area devoted to hotel or non-housekeeping rooms bears to the total floor area devoted to both uses.

(Code 1989, §§ 25-43, 25-44; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997)

In district R-1, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted on any lot shall be as follows:

(1)

Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed 35 feet and shall not exceed 2½ stories.

(2)

Front yards. Any building hereafter constructed shall provide for a front yard, the minimum depth of which shall be at least 20 percent of the depth of the lot, but the depth of such front yard need not be more than 20 feet. Structures on newly platted residential lots fronting upon arterials shall provide a minimum front yard setback of at least 50 feet. Buildings containing a land use that is exclusively residential in applicable zones are required to have a front yard. No less than 60 percent of this front yard shall be greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements. In cases where two driveways can be located in the front yard setback of interior lots without alley access, the 60 percent greenspace requirement need not apply.

(3)

Side yards.

a.

There shall be a side yard on each side of a building not less than ten percent of the width of the lot; except that such side yards shall not be less than seven feet and need not be more than 15 feet. For areas outside the defined central business district and buildings containing a land use that is exclusively residential, a side yard fronting a street on a corner lot shall be filled with greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements, from the front building line to at least 25 feet beyond the front building line.

b.

Buildings on corner lots, where interior lots have been platted or sold fronting on the side street, may project not more than ten feet in front of the line established for buildings by the front yard requirements for the interior lots on the side street, provided that this regulation shall not be so interpreted as to reduce the buildable width of a corner lot in separate ownership on December 18, 1972, to less than 28 feet; and provided further that the side yard regulations above shall be observed.

(4)

Rear yards. The depth of the rear yard shall be at least 30 percent of the depth of the lot, but such depth need not be more than 30 feet.

(5)

Width of lot. The minimum width of a lot shall be 50 feet, provided that where a lot of record has less width than herein required on December 18, 1972, this regulation will not prohibit the erection of a dwelling. In no case shall a building be located on such lot of less than 50 feet in width without providing yard area as required in this section and without providing at least 14 feet of open space between such building and any adjacent building.

(6)

Lot area per family. Every dwelling hereafter erected or altered shall provide a lot area of not less than 5,000 square feet per family, provided that where a lot of record has less area than herein required on December 18, 1972, this regulation shall not prohibit the erection of a one-family dwelling. Where a public or community sewer is not available and in use for the disposal of all sanitary sewage, each lot shall provide not less than 15,000 square feet per family.

(7)

Size of dwelling. Every dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a district R-1 shall have a floor area, excluding basements, open and screened porches and garages, of not less than 750 square feet for each dwelling unit.

(8)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(9)

Building orientation. The primary building shall be oriented toward the front of the lot and addressed accordingly. The front facade of the primary building shall include at least one ground level main entrance oriented to the front of the lot. When a primary building is located on a corner, the building and at least one ground level main entrance shall be oriented to match the orientation of the existing primary structures located on the same side of the street and within one block. A ground level, main, corner entrance is also acceptable. This primary building shall be addressed accordingly.

(Code 1989, app. A, § 25-51; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997; Ord. No. 12277, § 1(25-51), 4-16-2018; Ord. No. 12446, § 3, 5-17-2021)

In district R-2, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted on any lot shall be as follows:

(1)

Height. Same as district R-1.

(2)

Front yards. Same as district R-1.

(3)

Side yards. Same as district R-1, including regulations for corner lots adjacent to reversed frontage.

(4)

Rear yards. Same as district R-1.

(5)

Width of lot. Same as district R-1.

(6)

Lot area per family. Every dwelling hereafter erected or altered shall provide a lot area for one-family dwellings the same as in district R-1, and for two-family dwellings the lot area shall be 2,500 square feet per family, provided that where a lot of record has less area than herein required on December 18, 1972, this regulation shall not prohibit the erection of a one- or two-family dwelling. Where a public or community sewer is not available and in use for the disposal of all sanitary sewage, each lot shall provide not less than 15,000 square feet per family.

(7)

Size of dwelling. Every two-family dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, or altered in a district R-2, shall have a minimum floor area of 650 square feet. All one-family dwellings shall have a minimum floor area of 750 square feet.

(8)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(9)

Building orientation. Primary buildings shall be oriented toward the front of the lot and addressed accordingly. The front facade of the primary buildings shall include at least one ground level main entrance oriented to the front of the lot. Where there are multiple, primary buildings on a single lot, each primary building with a street facing facade must have at least one ground level main entrance oriented to the street and addressed accordingly. When a primary building is located on a corner, the building and at least one ground level main entrance shall be oriented to match the orientation of the existing primary structures located on the same side of the street and within one block. A ground level, main, corner entrance is also acceptable. This primary building shall be addressed accordingly.

(Code 1989, app. A, §§ 25-53, 25-55; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997; Ord. No. 12446, § 4, 5-17-2021)

In district R-3, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted on any lot shall be as follows:

(1)

Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed 45 feet and shall not exceed three stories in height.

(2)

Front yards. The depth of the front yard shall be at least 15 feet, but no greater than the average block setback. No less than 60 percent of the front yard shall be greenspace, excluding pedestrian pathways or decorative yard elements. In cases where two driveways can be located in the front yard setback of interior lots without alley access, the 60 percent greenspace requirement need not apply.

(3)

Side yards. Same as district R-1, including regulations for corner lots adjacent to reversed frontage provided the width shall be increased one foot for each foot of height of building above 35 feet.

(4)

Rear yards. The depth of the rear yard shall be at least 30 feet.

(5)

Width of lot. Same as district R-1.

(6)

Lot area per family. Dwellings hereafter erected or altered for multiple-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 1,200 square feet per family, provided that where a lot of record has less area than herein required in single ownership on December 18, 1972, this regulation shall not prohibit the erection of a one- or two-family dwelling; and further provided that for large parcels that are developed and that are owned by a single ownership, more than one dwelling on the tract shall be permitted as long as the front, side and rear yards on the exterior perimeter of said projects meet the regulations of this chapter. All buildings and premises are to be maintained by the owner.

(7)

Size of dwelling. Every one- or two-family dwelling hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in a district R-3 shall have a floor area as required in district R-2.

(8)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(9)

Building orientation. Same as district R-2.

(Code 1989, app. A, §§ 25-57, 25-59; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997; Ord. No. 11813, 11-6-2007; Ord. No. 12277, § 1(25-57), 4-16-2018)

In district R-4, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted on any lot shall be as follows:

(1)

Height. Same as district R-3.

(2)

Front yards. Same as district R-3.

(3)

Side yards. Same as district R-3.

(4)

Rear yards. Same as district R-3.

(5)

Width of lot. Same as district R-1.

(6)

Lot area per family. Same as district R-3.

(7)

Size of dwelling. Same as district R-3.

(8)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(9)

Building orientation. Same as district R-2.

(Code 1989, §§ 25-61, 25-63; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997; Ord. No. 12277, § 1(25-61), 4-16-2018)

The intention of uses permitted in this district shall allow development of various low intensity service orientated establishments near residential uses which will not interfere with said uses. A great deal of emphasis shall be placed on planning for green areas, landscaping and site buffering. Exterior lighting shall be minimal with only lighting to ensure security and safety of the complex and neighbors. All requirements of planned zoning shall apply. Prevailing historic and architectural character should be maintained, remodeling and new construction should conform to pre-existing characteristics. In addition, the following shall be required:

(1)

Existing structures shall maintain their historic character that is prevalent prior to change in use.

a.

Parking required: refer to section 44-97(a)(11).

(2)

New construction shall be limited to the following requirements and conditions:

a.

No metal buildings;

b.

Brick or brick veneer on front and side street elevations, or other architectural style that is compatible with adjoining uses;

c.

Lot size shall be a minimum of 8,000 square feet. Lot width shall be a minimum of 80 feet;

d.

The ratio of building to lot size shall be no more than 40 percent coverage;

e.

Parking: refer to article III of this chapter;

f.

Setbacks, same as district C-1, Local Business District;

g.

For any commercial or industrial property with a business license, sea-going containers may be used for a permanent building only in the rear of the main commercial structure, or may be located at the side of the structure if placed behind privacy fencing that screens the container from view from the front of the property. The structures may be located in any commercial area for a temporary use for storage of materials during a remodeling or other project if the use is no longer than 60 days. For the temporary use of these buildings, the owner or tenant must have a remodeling or other type permit from the city. Existing containers in place on the date of passage of this section that do not comply with the section will have one year to comply with the fencing requirement or to be removed from the site. A business that rents or sells sea-going containers that is located in an M-2 industrial zone is not required to comply with the location or fencing requirements;

h.

Building orientation. Same as district R-2.

(Code 1989, app. A, § 25-81; Ord. No. 12157, § 7, 4-20-2015)

In a district C-1, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted on any lot, shall be as follows, provided that buildings erected exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements of district R-4:

(1)

Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed 35 feet and shall not exceed 2½ stories; except that where a district C-1 joins district R-3, R-3-S, R-4, R-4-S, R-P, O-1P, CBD, C-3, M-1 or M-2 within the same block, the height shall be increased to 45 feet or three stories within that block.

(2)

Front yards. Same as district R-1, provided that where established buildings in this district within the same block have front yards of less depth than required, it may be allowed to reduce the required depth.

(3)

Side yards. No side yard is required; except that where a side line of a lot in this district abuts upon the side line of a lot in district R-1, R-2, R-2-S, R-3, R-3-S, R-4, or R-4-S, a side yard of not less than five feet shall be provided. If there is no public access to the rear yard, by way of an alley or street, then there shall be a service drive with a minimum width of ten feet provided in one side yard.

(4)

Rear yards. The depth of the rear yard shall be, at least, 15 percent of the depth of the lot, but such depth need not be more than 20 feet; except that on a corner lot no rear yard is required within 50 feet of a side street, unless the rear line adjoins district R-1, R-2, R-2-S, R-3, R-3-S, R-4, or R-4-S.

(5)

Width of lot. The minimum width of a lot shall be 50 feet, if used exclusively for uses enumerated in district R-1, R-2, R-2-S, R-3, R-3-S, R-4, or R-4-S, except as otherwise provided in district R-1. For other uses, the width may be less than the requirement of this subsection.

(6)

Lot area per family. Same as district R-3.

(7)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(Code 1989, app. A, § 25-85; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997; Ord. No. 11813, 11-6-2007; Ord. No. 12157, § 8, 4-20-2015)

In district CBD, the height of the buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted upon any lot shall be as follows, provided that buildings erected for dwelling purpose exclusively shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements of district R-4.

(1)

Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed 150 feet and shall not exceed nine stories in height.

(2)

Front yards. No front yard is required; however, the front yard shall be no greater than the average block setback. Where a portion of a district CBD lies within the same block and fronts upon the same streets with a portion of a district R-1 to C-1, inclusive, and no lot with such district CBD is occupied by a building with a front yard of less depth than required in that portion of district R-1 to C-1, inclusive, adjoining, then in such case the front yard requirements of such adjoining district R-1 to C-1, inclusive, shall likewise be applicable to such portions of district CBD.

(3)

Side yards. Same as district C-1.

(4)

Rear yards. No rear yard required.

(5)

Width of lot. Same as district C-1.

(6)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(7)

Building orientation. Same as district R-2.

(8)

Facade transparency. Buildings shall maintain a minimum level of transparency on the ground and upper stories for street fronting facades. All windows must be transparent, non-reflective glass. Solid walls facing a street are prohibited.

a.

Ground floor nonresidential uses shall maintain a minimum of 15 percent facade transparency, measured between two feet and eight feet above the sidewalk.

b.

Ground floor residential uses shall maintain a minimum of eight percent facade transparency, measured between two feet and eight feet above the sidewalk.

c.

Upper floor nonresidential uses shall maintain a minimum of 15 percent facade transparency, measured from floor to floor.

d.

Upper floor residential uses shall maintain a minimum of 15 percent transparency, measured from floor to floor.

(Code 1989, app. A, § 25-87; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997)

In district C-3, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted on any lots shall be as follows, provided that buildings erected exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the front side and rear yard requirements of district R-4:

(1)

Height. Same as district C-1.

(2)

Front yards. Same as district C-1.

(3)

Side yards. Same as district C-1.

(4)

Rear yards. Same as district C-1.

(5)

Width of lot. Same as district C-1.

(6)

Lot area per family. Same as district R-4.

(7)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(Code 1989, app. A, § 25-89; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997)

In district M-1, the height of buildings, minimum dimensions of lots and yards and the minimum lot area per family permitted on any lot shall be as follows, provided that buildings erected for dwelling purposes exclusively shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements of district R-4:

(1)

Height. Buildings or structures shall not exceed 100 feet.

(2)

Front yards. Same as district C-1.

(3)

Side yards. Same as district C-1.

(4)

Rear yards. Same as district C-1.

(5)

Width of lots. Same as district C-1.

(6)

Lot area per family. Same as district R-4.

(7)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(Code 1989, app. A, § 25-96; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997)

In district M-2, the height of buildings and the minimum dimensions of lots and yards shall be as follows:

(1)

Height. Same as district M-1.

(2)

Front yards. Any building hereafter constructed shall provide for a front yard, the minimum depth of which shall be as follows:

a.

Where the lot abuts a federal or state highway, the minimum front yard depth shall be 60 feet;

b.

Where the lot abuts a major street, the minimum front yard depth shall be 50 feet;

c.

Where the lot abuts a local or private street, the minimum front yard depth shall be 30 feet;

d.

Where the lot abuts a street with a right-of-way width of less than 60 feet, the minimum front yard depth shall be 60 feet from the centerline of such right-of-way.

(3)

Side and rear yards.

a.

There shall be a side yard on each side of a building not less than 30 feet.

b.

The depth of the rear yard shall be a minimum of 30 feet.

c.

Detached accessory buildings shall be placed in the rear or side yard, and shall be placed not closer than 15 feet to any lot line.

(4)

Protective buffer. The following regulations and standards shall apply to a lot on which an industrial use shall be located:

a.

Where such lot abuts or adjoins any residential or commercial district, a protective buffer of not less than 40 feet in width shall be provided, and:

1.

Shall be located on such lot on the side of such lot abutting the residential or commercial district;

2.

Shall be parallel to and adjacent to the lot line of such lot facing the residential or commercial district;

3.

Shall be maintained with a screen planting, including trees and shrubs, of sufficient height and thickness to minimize both view and noise, except where such protective buffer parallels the front lot lines of such lot, in which case screen planting shall not be required;

b.

The protective buffer, where it is located so as to be in a side yard, may be used as the sale yard minimum requirements.

(5)

Width of lot. No minimum requirements.

(6)

Parking regulations. See article III of this chapter for off-street parking and loading regulations.

(Code 1989, app. A, § 25-98; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-1997)