1158.05 YARD REQUIREMENTS.

   (a)   Open space. In a B-2 Business District, the entire lot may be covered, except as hereinafter otherwise specified.

   (b)   Front Yards. No front yard is required except that established building lines shall be observed.

   (c)   Side Yards.

      (1)   On every lot in a B-1 Business District that directly abuts a residence district, there shall be provided a yard of at least ten feet on such lot along the line or lines where it abuts such residence district. Within this yard there shall be provided an effective screen or fence, of type and height approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The space between such screen and fence and the side line of the adjoining premises shall be maintained in good condition.

      (2)   Corner lots shall have a building line on the side street as decided by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

      (3)   Interior lots may be built up to the property lines subject to fire restrictions. A side yard, if provided, shall be a minimum of three feet.

   (d)   Rear yards. No rear yard is required except as follows:

      (1)   If the rear lot line abuts an alley, then a rear yard of three feet shall be required.

      (2)   If the rear lot line abuts an R-1 or R-2 Residence District, then a rear yard of six feet shall be required.

   (e)   Side and Read Yard Area. In measuring the width and depth of side or rear yards, in cases where the rear lot line is not parallel with, or the side lot lines not perpendicular to the street line, average dimensions may be used.
(Ord. 2002-25. Passed 4-8-03.)