Zoneomics Logo
search icon

Wellston City Zoning Code

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

§ 153.375 LOT WIDTH.

   (A)   Frontage required. No building, structure or improvement shall be constructed or altered, nor any new lot be established, unless such lot fronts on a publicly dedicated and improved street or thoroughfare within the city.
   (B)   Lot width. Lot width shall be measured along the minimum building setback line for the district within which such lot is located.
(2003 Code, § 153.370) (Ord. 3459, § 28.01, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.376 FRONT YARDS.

   (A)   Front yard requirements. All front yard space shall be maintained in a neat and orderly state.
   (B)   Front yard measurements. Front yard depth shall be measured from the right-of-way line of the street or highway to the building line.
   (C)   Corner lots. Lots fronting on more than one street shall provide the required front yard on both streets.
(2003 Code, § 153.371) (Ord. 3459, § 28.02, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.377 SIDE YARDS.

   (A)   Measurement. Side yard width shall be measured from the nearest side lot line to the building line.
   (B)   Open porches. In a residential district, an open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may project into a required side yard, if a minimum of five feet is maintained to any adjoining lot line.
   (C)   Architectural features. Cornices, canopies, eaves, pilasters, sills or other architectural features may project into a side yard so long as the minimum side yard is maintained.
(2003 Code, § 153.372) (Ord. 3459, § 28.03, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.378 REAR YARDS.

   (A)   Measurement. Rear yard depth shall be measured from the rear lot line to the building line. Where a lot abuts a service street or alley, the rear yard shall be measured from the right-of-way line of the existing street or alley.
   (B)   Accessory uses or structures. Accessory uses or structures may be allowed in a rear yard, subject to requirements of §§ 153.390 through 153.395.
(2003 Code, § 153.373) (Ord. 3459, § 28.04, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.379 HEIGHT.

   Height regulations specified in the various zoning districts shall not apply to chimneys, tanks, cupolas, domes, spires or similar structures attached to a structure.
(2003 Code, § 153.374) (Ord. 3459, § 28.05, passed 3-7-2002)