§ 154.098 SETBACK STANDARDS.

   These standards apply in all zoning districts.

   (A)   The measurement of any building setback line or building separation is the shortest distance between the building facade and the lot line or right-of-way line, whichever is closest. Where there is no right-of-way line, the building setback line is measured from the building facade to the edge of pavement or the access easement line, whichever is closest. The front yard setback for mew lots is measured from the lot line abutting the open space to the building facade.

   (B)   The minimum building setback lines and minimum building separation requirements are as set forth in this chapter (see also §§ 154.030 to 154.042).

   (C)   Minimum lot access. The number of driveways/drive cuts/entrances shall be limited to one per lot subject to INDOT standards.

   (D)   If a minimum building separation requirement is not provided, the minimum building separation requirement is the district's minimum side yard building setback.

   (E)   Where two or more lots entirely or partially within 200 feet of a subject lot, on the same side of the street and on the same block, are occupied by principal buildings whose existing front setback is less than required by the zoning district, the average of the established setbacks for those buildings shall be the minimum required front setback for the subject lot.

   (F)   Building setback lines established in a recorded subdivision establish the setback of buildings in such subdivisions, except when such building setback lines may be less restrictive than provided in this chapter.

   (G)   On through lots, the front yard is established by the existing principal buildings in the block.

   (H)   Projections into required setbacks. Certain structures and architectural features may project into the required yard setbacks as follows:

      (1)   Arbors, trellises, pergolas, awnings, and canopies attached to the principal building may encroach up to: five feet into the front setback, three feet into a side setback, and ten feet into a rear setback.

      (2)   Unroofed and unenclosed balconies, decks, and patios may encroach up to ten feet into the rear setback.

      (3)   Bay windows and chimneys may encroach up to three feet into any setback.

      (4)   Steps to a main floor entry may encroach up to five feet into a front setback and up to three feet into a street side setback.

      (5)   Septic systems may encroach into any yard, but a minimum clearance of ten feet is required from all property lines.

   (I)   All improvements are subject to § 154.099, unless specifically exempted.

(Ord. 2022-17, passed 7-19-2022)