§ 150.17 DEFINING SETBACKS.
   (A)   Front yard setback. A front yard setback is the shortest horizontal distance between a structure and the edge of the right-of-way. [FYS]
   (B)   Side yard setback. A side yard setback is the shortest horizontal distance between a structure and a side lot line of the lot. [SYS]
   (C)   Rear yard setback. A rear yard setback is the shortest horizontal distance between a structure and a rear lot line of the lot. [RYS]
   (D)   Exceptions to setbacks.
      (1)   Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways, balconies opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into a rear yard may extend rearward of a principal structure by up to five horizontal feet.
      (2)   Ramps built to provide wheelchair accessibility to entrances of dwellings are exempt from the setback requirements.
(Ord. 9098, passed 6-12-2023)