The regulations specified in this title shall be subject to the supplementary provisions and regulations set out in Sections 17.48.020 through 17.48.080.

(Prior code § 17.40.010 (part))

A building height limit set forth in this title shall not apply to belfries, chimneys, cupolas, domes, flagpoles, flues, monuments, radio towers, spires, tanks, water towers, or similar structures; nor to bulkheads, elevators, water tanks or similar roof structures and mechanical appurtenances. No such structure shall have a total area of greater than twenty-five percent of the roof area of the building; nor shall such structure be used for any residential purpose or any commercial or industrial purpose other than a use incidental to the main use of the building. Nothing in this section nor in this chapter shall be interpreted to permit the erection of any structure in violation of any applicable provisions of Chapter 17.28 of this code.

(Prior code § 17.40.010(A))

Steps, terraces and uncovered porches may extend into the minimum front setback, but such feature shall not be less than five feet distant from any lot line; provided, the floor thereof is no higher than that of the first floor entrance to the building; and such feature on corner lots shall not impede the line of sight vision of traffic in the street. Fire escapes and outside open stairways may project not more than two feet into any minimum required yard. Chimneys may extend into any minimum yard not more than two feet. Civil defense shelters may extend into any required side yard to within two feet of the lot line; they may extend into a required front or rear yard not more than twelve feet. The roof of the shelter that extends into any required yard shall not extend over eight inches above outside grade or above existing basement height, whichever is the lesser.

(Ord. 06-12 (part), 2006: Ord. 06-06 (part), 2006: prior code § 17.40.010(B))

When the majority of lots in a block have been lawfully occupied with the buildings having different front yard depth than required by regulations, no building hereafter erected or altered shall have a less front yard depth than the average depth of the existing front yards. This regulation shall apply also to side yards, adjacent to a street, of a corner lot, but shall not be construed as to reduce the buildable width of a corner lot to less than twenty-four feet. No portion of any alley shall be considered a part of any yard.

(Ord. 1083, 1993: prior code § 17.40.010(C))

A.

Fences, walls and hedges may be erected or maintained in any zoning district provided the height, setback , and material provisions outlined below are followed and a permit is secured as per Laurel Municipal Code Chapter 15.20. "Fence" for the purposes of this section means any fence, wall or hedge. No fence shall be erected or maintained in the public right-of-way, closer than one foot from a sidewalk. Fences shall be constructed on private property.

B.

Height. Height for the purposes of this section shall be defined as the vertical distance from the top rail, board or wire to the ground directly below.

C.

Setbacks Required. Fences, walls and hedges of up to four feet may be erected or maintained in the required front yard and side yard adjacent to street setback. Fences, walls and hedges up to six feet may be erected or maintained in rear yard and side yard not adjacent to street, except as noted in section D. None of the above setback requirements shall apply to lands located in AG, CBD, CC, HC, LI, and HI zones.

D.

Side Yard Adjacent to Street Fences. If the property abuts an alley, a fence may be erected along the side yard adjacent to the street and maintained up to six feet from the rear of the dwelling to the alley as well as along the alley. Clear vision at alley shall apply.

E.

Setbacks for Clear Vision Areas. No fence, wall or hedge greater than thirty inches may be erected or maintained in any zoning district within a clear vision zone as defined by City of Laurel Resolution No. R03-63. Fences of chain link, woven wire or other similar type fence which provide no more than ten percent obstruction to visibility through the fence when constructed can extend to four feet in height may be constructed in this area.

F.

Material Permitted. All fences in residential, agricultural and commercial zoning districts shall be constructed from materials which are commonly used for fencing. Commonly used fence materials include wood, brick, stone, split railing, wire, vinyl, chain link and ornamental iron work. In HI and LI zones fences may be constructed of finished or coated steel or aluminum building panels. Fences shall not be constructed from railroad ties, wooden pallets, tires, rubble or salvaged material. Materials not listed are subject to special review by the city planning group.

G.

Material Exception—Barbed Wire and Electric fence. In the city limits no barbed wire or electrical fencing shall be permitted in residential zoning districts. Barbed wire and electrical fencing shall be allowed in AG and RT zoning districts. Electrically charged fencing along any public way shall be posted with warning signs or fluorescent marking at intervals not to exceed one hundred fifty feet.

H.

Security Fences. In AG, CBD, CC, HC, LI, and HI zones security fences may maintain a barbed wire fence on top of a non-barbed wire fence as long as the lowest strand of barbed wire is eight feet above grade.

I.

Miscellaneous Exceptions. These provisions shall not apply to fences required to surround and enclose existing junk yards and public utility installations or to enclose school ground and public playgrounds.

J.

Penalties. Any person violating a provision of this chapter may, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.

(Ord. 892, 1986: prior code § 17.40.010(D))

(O14-01, 5-6-2014)

A.

In any residential district all accessory buildings shall be located in the rear yard and shall be not less than two feet from the rear or side lot line nor less than two feet from the alley line. In the case of a corner lot in a residential district, with a side lot line parallel to a side street and a rear lot line abutting the side lot line of a lot having frontage on such side street, an accessory building shall be located in the rear yard of such corner lot maintaining a setback of not less than twenty feet from the side street. The side yard of the accessory building shall be the same minimum width required for the principal building located on the lot fronting the side street. If such accessory building is set back at least ten feet behind the rear of the principal building on the lot fronting such side street, such accessory building may be located not less than two feet from the rear and side lot lines of the corner lot.

B.

In a residential district a detached garage on an inside lot may be located with the same setback from the street as required for the principal building; providing, that such detached garage does not violate the side yard requirements for a principal building for the district in which it is located. If such detached garage is located at least ten feet behind the rear wall of the principal building on the adjacent lots, having the greater setback from the front property line, such garage may be located not less than two feet from the side lot line. In all instances, the measurements shall be made from the eaves.

C.

An accessory building, or any enclosure, group or run, or any part thereof used for the housing, shelter, or sale of animals or fowl shall be located at least five feet from any rear or side lot line, and at least twenty feet from any building used for dwelling purposes on an adjoining lot.

(Prior code § 17.40.010(E))

Any building constructed on any interior lot having a frontage on two streets shall be located so as to comply with the regulations governing front yards on both streets.

(Prior code § 17.40.010(F))

Any building containing two or more dwelling units and space designed or used for commercial purposes shall comply with all requirements for multifamily dwellings in the district in which it is located. Provided, also, that no such building designed or used for mixed residential and other uses shall be permitted in any district in which a multifamily dwelling is not permitted.

(Prior code § 17.40.010(G))

A.

Any person desiring to use any premises or to erect, construct or alter any new or existing building or structure for use as a bar, tavern, or any commercial establishment which serves alcoholic beverages as a primary or accessory use shall first make application for special review as regulated.

B.

No building, structure or premises shall be used for retail alcoholic beverage sales unless:

1.

The lot or parcel of land so to be used has a street frontage of at least one hundred feet and an average depth of at least one hundred feet;

2.

A distance of six hundred feet between property lines measured in a straight line is maintained from any building that is primarily used as a church or school, or from a public park that contains a children's playground or playfield.

a.

Properties or establishments which are located in the Central Business District zoning district are exempt from [sub]section 2.

b.

Properties may be granted a waiver from the six-hundred-foot separation required in subsection 2. if the governing body finds that a physical barrier exists between the proposed use requiring the 600-foot separation. These barriers include, but are not limited to, the following:

i.

An arterial street with no existing or proposed signalized pedestrian crossing;

ii.

A building or buildings that entirely obstruct the view between the separated uses; and

iii.

No direct physical access exists between the separated uses.

3.

The applicant must provide the governing body with proof that the proposed property or establishment meets one of the above described physical barriers or that other types of physical barriers exist that warrant the waiving of the six-hundred-foot separation.

C.

Exceptions to the terms of this section may be granted by the city council when upon recommendation by the zoning commission it is found that the strict application of the provisions of this section may result in undue hardship, and that granting of such exception shall be in the public interest.

(Prior code § 17.80.010)

(Ord. No. O09-06, 6-2-09

A.

Any person desiring to use any premises or to erect, construct or alter any new or existing building or structure for use as a service station shall first make application for special review as regulated in this chapter.

B.

No building, structure or premises shall be used for a service station unless:

1.

The lot or parcel of land so to be used has a street frontage of at least one hundred feet and an average depth of at least one hundred feet;

2.

The walls of every building or structure are set back at least five feet from every adjoining property line and at least twenty-five feet from any street right-of-way line;

3.

There are adequate restroom facilities available in the premises;

4.

No portion of any new service station or any portion of the premises upon which the same is situated or any driveway entrance to or exit from the same, shall be located within twelve hundred feet in a straight line of any lot upon which there is located any other service station;

5.

On any premises upon which there is located a service station, all repairs to or for motor vehicles shall be conducted within the confines of a building. There is excepted from this provision the sale and supply of oil and gasoline, the inspection and filling of tires and batteries, and other services customarily incidental to the sale of gasoline, oil and automobile supplies and accessories, which do not include repairs, installations and replacements;

6.

Exceptions to the terms of this section may be granted by the city council when upon recommendation by the zoning commission it is found that the strict application of the provisions of this section may result in undue hardship, and that the granting of such exception shall be in the public interest.

(Prior code § 17.80.020)