(a) Where Required.
(1) Buildings of Residential Occupancy and Institutional H Occupancy Classification. Rear yards conforming to the provisions of this section shall be provided and maintained at the rear of all buildings or parts of buildings of Residential Occupancy or Institutional H Occupancy Classification irrespective of the use district in which they are located.
(2) Main buildings in Residence Districts. Rear yards conforming to the provisions of this section shall be provided and maintained at the rear of all main buildings in Residence Districts, irrespective of the occupancy classification of the building.
(b) Depth of Required Rear Yards.
(1) Residence Districts. In a Residence District the depth of a rear yard shall be not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the depth of the lot but in no case less than twenty (20) feet; provided that in a Limited One-Family District, One-Family District or Two-Family District, such depth shall be not less than the height of the main building, and in a Multi-Family District such depth shall be not less than one-half (1/2) the height of the main building.
(2) Use districts other than Residence Districts. In a use district other than a Residence District the depth of a required rear yard in connection with a building of Residential Occupancy or Institutional H Occupancy Classification shall be not less than fifteen percent (15%) of the depth of the lot but in no case less than twenty (20) feet or less than one-half (1/2) the height of the main building.
(3) Irregularly Shaped Lots. In the case of an irregular, triangular or segment-shaped lot, the required depth of a required rear yard shall be interpreted to mean the average depth, provided that no required rear yard on any lot in a Residence District or in connection with buildings of Residential Occupancy or Institutional H Occupancy Classification shall be less than ten (10) feet in depth at any point.
(4) Rear Yards Abutting Alleys. Where the rear yard abuts and is parallel to an alley, one-half (1/2) the width of such alley may be assumed to be a portion of such rear yard.
(Ord. No. 573-18. Passed 7-18-18, eff. 8-17-18)