(a) Lot in more than one district. A lot located in more than one zoning district shall comply with the setback requirements applicable to the district in which the majority of the property is located.
(b) Certain architectural features. An architectural feature that does not contain floor area, such as an areaway, bay window, greenhouse window, chimney, cornice, eave, sill, steps required for access, or stoop that does not exceed five feet by five feet, may extend no more than three feet into a required setback and be located no closer than five feet from any lot line. For purposes of this subsection, "areaway" means an uncovered subsurface space adjacent to a structure, such as an entrance to a basement.
(c) Open fire escapes. An open fire escape may extend no more than five feet into a required setback and be no closer than five feet from any lot line.
(d) Decks. An open deck attached to a dwelling unit may project no more than 10 feet into a rear setback so long as the deck is located at least three feet from the lot line.
(e) Certain uses or structures. The following uses or structures need not comply with setback requirements contained in this article and are not included in determining requirements relating to maximum coverage by structures: access ramps to accommodate a person under disability, driveways, paved or gravel at-grade surfaces, fences, noise barriers or noise walls, signs, walkways eight inches or less above grade, and walls.
(f) Dwellings on nonconforming lots. A single-family detached dwelling on a lot that does not meet the area or width requirements of this article may be expanded if the expansion is set back at least 25 feet from the front and rear lot lines and seven feet from side lot lines and does not exceed 35 feet in height.
(g) Residential subdivisions abutting heavy industrial zones. A dwelling on a lot in a residential subdivision that abuts a W3 Industrial District shall comply with the setback requirements for the district in which the property is located or the setback requirements permitted pursuant to § 17-3-505 of this Code.
(h) Setbacks from alleys and easements. An alley or easement for the passage of vehicles and persons may not be considered a road for the purposes of assessing a front lot line.
(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 69-07; Bill No. 72-15; Bill No. 88-23)