(A) Buildings must not be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered to encroach upon or reduce the yards, lot area, minimum living area, or lot coverage provisions established for the use and the zoning district or overlay district in which such building is located.
(B) One-half of an alley abutting the rear or side yard may be included in the required rear or side yard of a lot, respectively, if the alley has not been developed for carrying traffic; however, such alley area must not be included for loading berths.
(C) The yard width and depth of required yards are measured as the shortest horizontal distance from a lot line to the required building setback line. In the case of a standard applying to an established yard, the yard width and depth are measured as the shortest horizontal distance (e.g., 90 degrees) from a lot line to the nearest outside wall of a building or structure.
(D) All required yards must be maintained as open space and landscaped with grass, trees, shrubs, or in combination with other suitable groundcover materials in compliance with § 154.110, except as otherwise improved in accordance with this chapter (e.g., parking areas).
(Ord. 2022-17, passed 7-19-2022)