The regulations specified in this chapter shall be subject to the exceptions, modifications and interpretation of this article.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

In any residential district, a single-family dwelling may be constructed or located on any lot of record existing as of the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived irrespective of its area or width; provided, however:

(1)

The sum of the width of established side yards shall not be less than 30 percent of the width of the lot.

(2)

The width of any side yard shall not be less than ten percent of the width of the lot or five feet, whichever is greater.

(3)

The depth of the rear yard on any such lot need not exceed 20 percent of the depth of the lot or 20 feet, whichever is greater.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

The height regulations contained within this chapter shall not apply to television/radio towers, church spires, belfries, monuments, tanks, water and fire towers, stage towers or scenery lofts, cooling towers, grain elevators, ornamental towers and spires, chimneys, elevator bulkheads, drilling rigs, conveyors, flagpoles and other pertinent mechanical apparatus which may be erected to any height not in conflict with any other applicable regulation or restriction of city, state or Federal government.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

Nothing may be placed, planted, constructed, erected, or otherwise located within any recorded easement.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed with any building or structure, except for permitted accessory buildings within the rear yard and for the ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices, ornamental features and roof overhang projecting no more than two feet, and except for yard recreational and laundry drying equipment, arbors and trellises, fences, flagpoles, yard lights and similar decorative items.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

Buildings on lots extending from street to street shall provide the required front yard abutting each street.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

The structural alteration of an existing porch within the exterior dimensions of said porch shall not be considered a nonconforming structure within the scope of this chapter, even though the setback requirements of the district in which it is located may not be met. This shall be interpreted to mean that the replacement, reconstruction or enclosure of an existing porch with a porch of the same or lesser dimension shall be considered a conforming structure even though the front, side or rear yard dimensions required in the district in which it is located may not be met. The requirements of this article shall apply only to residential uses. For the purpose of this article, the term "porch" shall be defined as an open or enclosed covered entrance or entryway attached to and projecting from an exterior wall of an existing residential building.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

On a corner lot in any district, except the Central Business District, no fence, wall, hedge, tree or other planting or structure that will materially obstruct vision between a height of 2½ feet and ten feet above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets shall be erected, placed or maintained within the triangular area formed by connecting the right-of-way lines at points which are 25 feet distant from the intersection.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)

No accessory building shall be erected in any required yards other than a rear or side yard as provided hereinafter. Detached, accessory structures in rear yards shall be at least six feet from rear lot lines and the lot lines of any adjoining residentially zoned property. On corner lots, the setback for detached, accessory structures shall conform to the front yard setback. A detached, accessory building shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear yard; however, this regulation shall not be interpreted to prohibit the construction of a 300-square-foot garage within a rear yard. No accessory buildings shall be utilized unless and until such time as the principal structure is erected and occupied.

(Ord. No. 394(2nd Ser.), § 1(11.27), 11-26-2007; Ord. No. 398(2nd Ser.), § 1, 4-14-2008)