Minimum lot size. No building lot shall hereafter be reduced or altered so as to result in a lot that would not meet the minimum area or yard requirements prescribed in Schedule II of this chapter.

Lot in two districts. When a lot is divided by a district boundary line the regulations and requirements of either district may be extended for a distance of 100 feet into the other district, at the lot owner's discretion.

Health Department jurisdiction. Minimum lot sizes specified in Schedule II or elsewhere in this chapter shall be subject to applicable regulations of the Onondaga County Health Department for sewage disposal systems.

Fences, walls and hedges. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to fences, walls and hedges six feet high, or less, above the natural grade, provided such features are located at least 15 inches from the lot line to allow for maintenance.

Corner visibility. For safety reasons, no structure, fence or vegetation over three feet high, and no branches less than 10 feet from the ground, shall be permitted within the vision triangle at road intersections. The vision triangle is an area formed by the right-of-way lines of intersecting roads and a diagonal line connecting a point located on each of the right-of-way lines and located a distance of 25 feet from their intersection. An illustrated example of the vision triangle is shown at Appendix A.[1]

Height limitations. The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to agricultural uses, church spires, cupolas, elevator, heating, ventilation or air conditioning equipment and similar features, but excluding alternative energy or communications installations. Any questions, issues or similar interpretations regarding height limitations shall be determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Drainageways. Natural drainageways shall be preserved and shall be kept free of debris and other obstructions to water flow. Where relocation of a natural drainageway cannot be avoided, it must be relocated in a way that will assure the unobstructed flow of stormwater and prevent flooding on neighboring and other nearby properties.

Garbage and junk. Lots shall be kept free from any inoperable or abandoned vehicle parked or stored outside on any premises for more than 30 days, and from discarded building material, appliances and machinery, and all forms of garbage and junk as defined in this chapter.

SEQRA requirements. No discretionary action required by this chapter shall be taken until there has been compliance with applicable provisions of 6 NYCRR 617 (SEQRA) and an environmental determination has been made by the lead agency.