The height of buildings and area of lots is established by the regulations and restrictions for each zoning district, as set forth in this UDO; provided that the regulations and restrictions shall be subject to the following exceptions.

(Ord. No. 8804, § I, 4-11-05)

(1)

In any district, public or semi-public buildings, such as hospitals, churches, institutions or schools, may exceed the height standard of the district in which they are located, provided the exception is in keeping with the established scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood.

(2)

In any district, wireless communication facilities may exceed the height standard of the district in which they are located, provided such facilities are fully in compliance with article XII of this UDO.

(Ord. No. 8804, § I, 4-11-05; Ord. No. 9195, § XIX, 9-10-07; Ord. No. 9691, § III, 4-11-2011)

In all districts, for construction in existing neighborhoods, the average distance of the building line from the front property line of adjacent structures shall establish the front yard setback of new structures. Except that additions to an existing structure may not protrude into an established front yard setback.

Where a residential lot has less lot area or width than required by the district in which it is located, these regulations shall not prohibit the construction of a single-family dwelling.

(Ord. No. 8804, § I, 4-11-05)

(1)

For residential districts R-1A through MU inclusive, porches, excluding fully enclosed porches, may protrude a maximum distance of eight (8) feet into the front yard setback.

(2)

For district RN, garages attached to a primary dwelling and accessed by a side entry may protrude a maximum distance of five (5) feet into the front yard setback for garages, as set forth in article VII.

(3)

For residential districts R-1A through MU inclusive, decks, excluding enclosed decks, may protrude a maximum distance of eight (8) feet into the rear yard setback and the portion encroaching into the setback may be up to one-third the width of the house.

(Ord. No. 8804, § I, 4-11-05; Ord. No. 11313, § I, 11-9-20)