(A) Maximum height.
(1) Buildings may be erected higher than the normal maximum if they are setback, from front and rear property lines, one foot for each two feet of additional height above the normal maximum height.
(2) Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, penthouses, tanks, water towers, transmission towers or essential mechanical appurtenances may be erected to any height not prohibited by other laws or ordinances.
(B) Front yard.
(1) On federal and state highways, a distance of 85 feet is required. This distance is to be measured from the center of the right-of-way. However, the minimum setback from the front property
line shall be 35 feet.
(2) On all other roads and streets except those in incorporated areas, a distance of 60 feet is required. This distance is to be measured from the center of the right-of-way, However, the minimum setback from the front property line shall be 35 feet.
(C) Side yard. Whenever a side yard abuts a street or road in unincorporated areas the following minimum width shall be the standard:
(1) Thirty-five feet on federal and state highways; and
(2) Thirty-five feet on all other roads and streets.
(D) Vehicle parking space.
(1) Groups of uses requiring vehicle parking space may join in establishing group parking areas with capacity aggregating that required for each participating use.
(2) Vehicle parking requirements may be waived by the Board of Zoning Appeals in a block, 50% or more of the area of which was occupied by business or industrial structures at the time of passage of this chapter.
(E) Buffer requirement. Where an industrial district borders upon a residential district, not separated by a street, railroad right-of-way or natural barrier, a suitable buffer in terms of setback and/or screening shall be provided.
(F) Height of building; setback. There shall be one additional foot of setback for each additional foot of height over the 15 foot minimum. The maximum setback shall be 50 feet.
Height of Building | Setback |
0 ft. to 15 ft. | 15 ft. |
(Ord. passed - -)