West Homestead City Zoning Code
PART 7
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-701 Special Requirements and Regulations for All Residential Zoning Districts.
[Ord. No. 745, 1/13/2026]
1.
Other Requirements and Regulations. All buildings and uses in any residential district shall, in addition to the requirements and regulations outlined in this Part, comply with all of the other requirements and regulations of this chapter.
2.
Accessory Structures. The following special regulations shall apply to accessory structures in residential districts:
A.
Accessory structures may not be situated within any "front" yard in any residential zoning district.
B.
Accessory structures may be situated within any "side" yard in any residential district provided only that any such accessory structure shall meet all required side yard setbacks established herein for accessory structures in the same district.
C.
Accessory structures may be situated within any "rear" yard in any residential district, only when separated from the principal structure by distance of at least 10 feet and only when any such structure meets the required side and rear yard setbacks established herein or accessory structures in the district.
D.
See also Part 11.
3.
Existing Nonconforming Uses and Lots. Lots, structures, and uses of land which were both lawful and existing prior to the adoption of this chapter and any amendments hereto, but which are restricted or prohibited by this chapter and any successors or any amendments, are permitted to remain and continue, subject to the following regulations set forth in Part 14 of this chapter.
