No building, structure or premises shall be used or occupied, and no building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, raised, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered except in conformity with the regulations in this title specified for the district, as shown on the official map, in which it is located. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-2-3(A)(1))

   A.   Building Height, Area Regulations And Yard Setbacks:

OFFICIAL HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS; MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS

 

   B.   Residential Buildings: All residential buildings in residential districts must meet residential official height and area regulations. (Ord. 1515, 2022: Ord. 1423, 2017)

Except as provided in this title, no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered or used so as to produce smaller yards or less unoccupied acres than prescribed by the setback restrictions of the district in which built, and no building shall be occupied by more families than prescribed for such building, structure or premises for the zone in which it is located. (Ord. 1204, 2002: Ord. 971 § 6, 1987: prior code § 11-2-3(A)(2))

   A.   Except as provided in this title, no yard, court or open space, or part thereof, shall be included as a part of the yard, court or open space similarly required for any other building, structure or dwelling under this title.

   B.   No building or structure shall be less than twenty feet (20') in width or twenty feet (20') in length.

   C.   The following structures shall be excluded from the minimum length and width requirement as prescribed herein: architectural projections, porches, canopies, balconies, platforms, carports, patios, covered patios, belfries, cupolas, ventilators, chimneys, awnings, fences, decks, storage sheds, or any other addition or improvement to an existing building or structure which existing structure already meets the length and width requirements of this title. (Ord. 1204, 2002: Ord. 1066 § 1, 1993: Ord. 991 §§ 1, 2, 1989: Ord. 988 § 1, 1988: prior code § 11-2-3(A)(3))

Before any person may apply for, or receive, a building permit, variance, a conditional use permit or any other zoning or use permit which involves the locating, varying, changing, moving or altering of lot lines or corners, or for new construction or for major exterior changes which alter the outside dimensions of a structure, the person seeking the permit shall provide a survey by a licensed surveyor in which the lot lines or boundaries and corners have been established as a matter of record. At the time of application and inspection, the surveyor shall have visibly staked the lot lines and corners. (Ord. 1204, 2002: Ord. 1085 § 1, 1994)

Where a district boundary line, as established in this title or as shown on the zoning map, divides a lot which was in single ownership and of record at the time of the effective dates hereof, the least restrictive district shall apply to the entire lot. The use so extended shall be deemed to be conforming. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-3-1(A))

Where a lot in a business or industrial district abuts a lot in a residential district, there shall be provided along such abutting lines a yard equal in width or depth to that required in the residential district. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-3-1(C))

Where the frontage on one side of a street between two (2) intersecting streets is zoned partly as residential and partly as business or industrial, the front yard depth in the business or industrial district shall be equal to the required front depth of the residential district. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-3-1(D))

No public or private garage for more than five (5) motor vehicles shall have an entrance or exit for motor vehicles within sixty feet (60') of a residential district. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-3-1(E))

Whenever a parking lot or a driveway to a parking lot is established in other than a residential district so as to abut the side or rear line of a lot in a residential district, a solid masonry wall or a substantial, sightly fence, not less than three feet (3') high and not more than six feet (6') high, shall be constructed and maintained along said side or rear lot line up to, but not beyond, the setback building line. In addition, in all use districts the lighting, including any permitted illuminated sign, on any parking lot or driveway shall be arranged so that there will be no annoying glare directed or reflected toward residential buildings or districts. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code 11-3-1(F))

In the case of a reversed corner lot, where the rear of a lot is in a commercial or industrial district, there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty five feet (25'); provided, that where a public alley separates the rear of the lot in the commercial or industrial district and the side of the lot in any residential district, no rear yard shall be required. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-3-1(G))

Single units in a residential district shall have no accessory building built without first constructing a primary residential structure. There shall be only one primary structure built on any one lot. (Ord. 1204, 2002: Ord. 1101 § 2, 1995)

The first residentially zoned lot having a side yard adjacent to any commercial or industrial district may be utilized in accordance with the use requirements of the next least restricted residential zone; provided, that the area, height and other restrictions of the zone in which it is located are met. In addition, any single adjacent structure located or built upon the first sixty feet (60') of such a residentially zoned lot with a side yard adjoining a commercial or industrial district may be used for offices for groups of doctors, dentists, architects, engineers or attorneys; clinics with private dispensaries; and insurance, institutional and real estate offices. In addition, such other semicommercial uses as determined by the commission to be of similar character are permitted. Such structure or use must comply with the area, height and other restrictions of the zone in which it is located. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-3-1(B))

Within a single residence, no more than two (2) persons per habitable room shall reside. "Habitable room" shall be defined as excluding hallways, kitchens and bathrooms. (Ord. 1204, 2002)