Port Vue City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
Exceptions
§ 310-29 Special exceptions in area.
[Amended 5-9-1990 by Ord. No. 446]
A.
Erection of a one-family dwelling in a "B" Residence District on an accredited zoning lot, provided consideration is given to the character of the neighborhood with respect to existing lot areas and the probable effect of such development on adjacent properties.
B.
Reduction of side yard widths for a one-family dwelling in a "B" Residence District on an accredited zoning lot having a width within the range of 25 feet to 50 feet, inclusive, provided:
(1)
Consideration is given to the character of the neighborhood with respect to existing side yard widths and the probable effect of such reduction on abutting properties.
(2)
The ratio of side yard width to lot width is in general accord with the intent of this chapter.
(3)
Any side yard abutting a street shall be not less than 10 feet in width; and any side yard not abutting a street shall be of sufficient width to allow building maintenance, including sufficient space to accommodate the safe placement of a ladder to service the subject building.
C.
Reduction of side yard widths for a one-family dwelling on an accredited zoning lot less than 25 feet in width, in "B" Residence District, provided:
(1)
Consideration is given to the character of the neighborhood with respect to existing side yard widths and the probable effect of such reduction on abutting properties.
(2)
The ratio of side yard width to lot width is in general accord with the intent of this chapter.
(3)
That when a side yard is omitted, the building wall abuts the interior side lot line and there are no openings in said wall.
(4)
That when both side yards are omitted, the dwelling is not more than two rooms in depth.
(5)
That a side yard, when required, shall not be less than three feet in width; provided, that any portion of a dwelling beyond the depth of two rooms shall be placed not less than seven feet from the side lot line; and, provided further, that when such space and side yard are both provided, they shall be upon the same side of the building.
§ 310-30 Special exceptions for automobile parking.
[Amended 5-9-1990 by Ord. No. 446]
A.
Modifying the automobile parking space requirements where in the particular instance such modification will not be inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the automobile parking requirements.
B.
Provisions of automobile parking space in a community garage or community parking area or major parking area, in any district, provided:
(1)
When the use to be served is in a "B" Residence or Commercial District, the Board determines that the required parking space cannot be accommodated on the same zoning lot with the main structure.
(2)
That the garage or parking area is located as otherwise provided in this chapter, is not located more than 500 feet from the use it is proposed to serve and that due consideration is given to the character of the area in which an off-site lot is proposed.
(3)
The Board is assured of the continuous availability of such parking space for the duration of the use it is proposed to serve.
(4)
That a properly drawn legal instrument is executed by the parties concerned for the use of said garage or parking area to provide required parking space which instrument, duly approved as to form of execution by the Borough Solicitor, is filed with the application for occupancy permit.
C.
Reduction in the required number of parking stalls for a use in a Commercial District, provided it has been determined by the Board that transportation facilities at the location are such as to obviate the necessity of parking space.
D.
Use of the same parking stalls at different times in either a minor garage or minor parking area, or community garage, or community parking area, or major garage, or major parking area, in order to meet the parking requirements of two or more principal uses other than dwellings, in any district, provided: