(a) In a Residence District each main building shall have a yard along each side lot line. For the various Area Districts the minimum sum of widths of the side yards of an interior lot, the minimum width of separate side yards as measured from the most protruding point of the building and the distance between main buildings shall be as follows:
Area Districts | Minimum Sum of Widths (Feet) | Minimum Separate Widths (Feet) | Minimum Building Clearance (Feet) |
A-1 | 30 | 5 | 30 |
A-2 and A-3 | 28 | 5 | 20 |
A-4 and A-5 | 16 | 5 | 10 |
(b) An apartment house side yard shall not be less in width than one-sixth of the height of the abutting wall of the building, and in no case less than five feet at any point.
(Ord. 4092-1971. Passed 3-27-72.)
(c) (1) Open ornamental fences and freestanding or retaining walls or hedges may be permitted on, or approximately on, a property line along a side yard to a height not over six feet above the natural grade, and no such fence, wall or hedge shall extend beyond the rear line of the main structure of the property to be enclosed. A fence may extend beyond the rear line of the main structure for the purpose of enclosing a side door, with the approval of the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner, at his discretion, can issue a permit for a fence not to exceed six feet above the natural grade. However, barbed wire and other fences hazardous to the safety of the inhabitants in the adjacent areas are hereby prohibited. Along any lot line between a residential and nonresidential use, a closed chain link fence must be constructed by the nonresidential user, which fence shall not be less than six feet above the natural grade. In addition to the closed chain link fence, the Building Commissioner, at his discretion, can also require the nonresidential user to provide a planter strip at least five feet wide, and containing evergreens or similar plantings. All fences of any type shall be constructed with the support posts facing the property owner installing the fence.
(2) Fences and structures to enclose tennis courts and other game areas may be permitted over six feet high if located at least twenty-five feet back of the building line, and if constructed of steel wire or mesh at least ninety percent of which is open to air and light.
(Ord. 5046-1976. Passed 2-28-77; Ord. 8770-2001. Passed 2-20-01.)