(A) Purpose. The purpose of the zero lot line regulations is to provide for single-family attached or detached residential structures with one zero setback area. The intent is to allow a single-family structure to be placed on a side lot line in order to provide a more usable side yard on the other side.
(B) Lot Area. The minimum lot area width shall be 4,000 square feet
(C) Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 40 feet.
(D) Building Coverage. The maximum building coverage shall be 60% of the lot area.
(E) Height. The maximum height of a structure shall be 35 feet.
(F) Side Setback. Structures shall be constructed on the side lot line on one side of the lot and a side setback shall be provided on the other side of the lot subject to the following conditions:
(1) The minimum width of the side setback shall be ten feet. The same side setback requirements shall be observed by accessory structures.
(2) A zero setback shall not be permitted when such lots abuts a non-zero lot line development, in which case, a minimum side setback of five feet shall be required.
(3) An exterior side setback of at least 15 feet shall be required for corner lots.
(4) No openings for access, light or air shall be permitted in the wall on the zero setback side.
(5) The side setback shall be shown by building limit lines on the subdivision plat. Easements for maintenance, drainage and roof overhangs shall be established by notation on the plat.
(G) Front Setback.
(1) 25 feet minimum, except for rear access subdivision.
(2) 9½-foot front setback if rear parking.
(H) Rear Setback. Five feet minimum from common lot line or one foot minimum from alley. If vehicle access is from alley rear setback should be five foot from alley pavement.
(I) Parking Requirements. The minimum off-street parking requirements for the site shall be determined at the rate of two off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit, of which at least one space per dwelling unit must be provided on each lot. The remaining parking spaces must be provided in off-street parking lots. The areas required for such lots shall be in addition to the common open space requirements.
(J) Accessory Building Setbacks.
(1) Front Setback. 25 feet minimum, except for rear access subdivisions where reduced setbacks shall apply.
(2) Side Setback Interi$or. Five feet minimum, except when the wall height exceeds eight feet or the total height exceeds 15 feet, the setback shall be equal to the total height of roof.
(3) Side Setback Exterior. 15 feet minimum.
(4) Rear Setback.
(a) From alley, one foot minimum.
(b) One foot minimum for buildings equal to or less than 150 square foot in area, eight feet in wall height, and 15 feet in total height.
(c) Five feet minimum for buildings more than 150 square feet in area, except when the wall height exceeds eight feet or the total height exceeds 15 feet, the setback shall be equal to the total height of roof.
(Ord. 505, passed 5-17-93)