A. Buildings, Structures: No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered:
1. To accommodate or house a greater number of families than permitted by the standards of this title;
2. To occupy a greater percentage of lot area than permitted by the standards of this title; (Ord. 512, 1-6-2010)
3. To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards or other open spaces than herein required; or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this title.
B. Areas Not Included In Requirements: No part of a yard, or other open space, or off street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this title, shall be included as part of a yard, open space or off street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building.
C. Yard Reductions: No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this section shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date hereof shall meet at least the minimum requirements.
D. Structure To Have Access: Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street, or with access to an approved private street, and all structures shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection and required off street parking.
E. Fences, Walls And Hedges: Notwithstanding other provisions of this title, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard, unless otherwise restricted by provisions of this title.
F. Parking And Storage Of Certain Vehicles: Any automobile body which is not properly and currently licensed, and is not in operating condition or has not been used for a period of six (6) months or more, whether left on public or private property, and which is offensive to the sight of the community or neighborhood, or to persons passing by on a public thoroughfare, will be considered a public nuisance.
G. Temporary Buildings: Temporary buildings, construction trailers, equipment and materials used in conjunction with construction work only may be permitted in any district during the period construction work is in progress, but such temporary facilities shall be removed upon completion of the construction work. Storage of such facilities or equipment beyond the completion date of the project shall require a building location permit or building permit authorized by the planning director.
H. Conversion Of Dwellings To More Units: A residence may not be converted to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units unless:
1. The yard dimensions still meet the yard dimensions required by the zoning regulations for new structures in that district.
3. The conversion is in compliance with all other relevant codes and ordinances.
I. Visibility At Intersections: On a corner lot in any district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of two and one-half feet (21/2') and ten feet (10') above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets bounded by the right of way lines of such corner lots and a line joining points along said street right of way lines twenty five feet (25') from the point of intersection. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)
J. Projections: All architectural projections such as canopies, eaves, balconies, platforms, decks, carports, covered patios, and similar architectural projections shall be considered parts of the building to which attached and shall not project into any required setback except as otherwise provided by this title. (Ord. 512, 1-6-2010)