(a)

The purpose and intent of the zero lot line provisions of this Code are to utilize new or existing subdivided lots in a manner not otherwise provided in the Code by providing zero lot line setback on one or both side yards in R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts. It is also intended that the use provide more efficient use of land, reduce housing unit prices, provide better relation and utilization of outdoor space to its optimum benefit and use internal and external areas more efficiently by placing dwelling units on a side yard property line.

(b)

Where regulations provided in this article conflict with others of the Code, the regulations specified herein shall apply.

(Code 1980, § 20-27.1; Ord. No. 84-08, A 27, § 2701)

Zero lot line uses may be located in the single-family or multifamily residential districts as conditional uses. It shall be required that any such use be processed in accordance with divisions 3 and 4 of article II of this chapter.

(Code 1980, § 20-27.2; Ord. No. 84-08, A 27, § 2702)

(a)

The minimum site area, lot dimensions and density shall be the same as those listed in the underlying zoning district, except the area and lot dimension of lots legally subdivided prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall suffice as the minimum.

(b)

The planning commission may, in approving a conditional use permit for a zero lot line development, impose such conditions as are reasonable and waive one or all of the required side yard setback requirements in the underlying district provided that the commission can make all of the required findings not related to side yard setbacks as specified in sections 106-131 and 106-176.

(c)

This provision would allow row housing provided that the end units have at least ten feet of unobstructed side yard on the two ends of a row. All provisions for off-site parking requirements, front and rear yard setbacks, height and coverage shall be governed by the underlying district.

(Code 1980, § 20-27.3; Ord. No. 84-08, A 27, § 2703)

A perpetual five-foot minimum maintenance easement shall be provided on the lot adjacent to the zero lot line property line except that where two separate homes share a common zero line, no easement shall be required provided the construction of all common walls meets the requirements of the state building standards code and that there are adequate provisions recorded relating to the maintenance of the common area on and around the common wall and property line. This provision can be provided by the recording of appropriate conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC and Rs) as approved by the city.

(Code 1980, § 20-27.4; Ord. No. 84-08, A 27, § 2704)