Somerset Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Permitted Modifications
§ 205-12 Height modifications.
A.
The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to silos, church spires, belfries, cupolas and domes not used for human occupancy.
B.
Chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, heating and cooling towers, television and radio antennas and similar features and necessary mechanical appurtenances usually carried on and above the roof level may exceed the height limitations of this chapter by not more than 20 feet.
[Amended 6-13-2000 by L.L. No. 2-2000]
C.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to prevent the erection of a parapet wall or cornice for ornament extending above the height limits of this chapter by not more than five feet. Public and quasi-public buildings, schools, churches and other similar permitted uses shall increase the front, rear and side yards by one foot for each foot by which such buildings exceed the height limit herein established for such zone in which it is located.
§ 205-13 Yard area modifications.
In such cases in residential zones where the frontage on the same side of the street within 500 feet is 50% or more developed, the required front yard for a new structure may be modified to the average for such existing development. Otherwise, the requirements of the schedule shall apply.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Zoning Schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter. See also § 205-23.