Except as otherwise specified herein, every lot shall have a front yard and a rear yard the least depths of which shall not be less than those specified for the respective zone and every lot shall have a side yard on each side, which shall not be less than a side yard as specified for this respective zone.
(A) Front yards.
(1) All lots require a front yard to be provided along each street lot line.
(2) Where the front wall of a building is not parallel with the front lot line or is broken or otherwise irregular, the average depth of the front yard shall not be less than the otherwise required front yard; provided, however, that such front wall shall at all points be within five feet of the otherwise required front yard depth.
(3) Large commercial or industrial developments consisting of a structure containing 40,000 square feet or more, having a height of 25 feet or more at street grade on major arterial streets may be required to provide additional building setbacks to reduce visual impact of the large buildings on the surrounding landscape.
(B) Side yards.
(1) In any zone where a side yard is required, the least width of each side yard shall be increased by six inches for each foot where the side wall of a building exceeds 50 feet in height.
(2) In the case of attached dwelling units, the entire structure shall be considered as a single building with respect to side yard requirements.
(3) Where the side wall of a building is not parallel with the side lot line or is broken or otherwise irregular, the average width of the side yard shall not be less than the required side yard; provided, however, that the side yard shall not be narrower at any point than three feet.
(C) Rear yards. Where the rear wall of a building is not parallel with the rear lot line or is otherwise irregular, the average depth of the rear yard shall not be less than the required rear yard; provided however, that the rear yard shall not be narrower at any point than ten feet.
(D) Yard requirements for shopping centers and regional enclosed shopping centers. For shopping centers and regional enclosed shopping centers which are designed to be one continuous structure and placed on two or more lots, it shall be permitted to place the structure on or above the side lot line of two adjoining properties. To qualify, the structure must project onto the adjoining lot no less than ten feet. The developer shall provide a reciprocal parking agreement and any common area agreements along with satisfying all other section of this chapter as required.
(E) Special yard requirements. It is recognized that in certain developments, it is beneficial to create larger side and rear yard setbacks, in order to buffer land uses of differing density and intensity, which abut along the side and rear lot lines. In such developments, if a 75-foot or greater yard setback is provided, development shall be permitted through the highest density allowed in this chapter. Density determinations will be based on the lot area less the increased yard area.
(F) Open space yard requirements. When a lot or parcel is subdivided for the purpose of creating a permanent open space, or becoming a conservation area, or nature preserve, or linear greenbelt park, then the minimum requirements for lot criteria standards of this chapter shall not apply. The exception to these standards is only for land purchased by the city, an organization or entity created by the city, a not for profit organization or a neighborhood association recognized by the city.
(G) Public utility lots.
(1) When a lot or parcel is subdivided for the purpose of creating a lot for the location of a public utility, including, but not limited to, natural gas regulating station, potable water storage facility, electrical substation, rail facility, storm water storage facility, the following requirements apply:
Minimum Areas and Setbacks
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Minimum lot area | No minimum lot area |
Minimum street frontage | 50 ft. |
Minimum front yard setback | 20 ft. |
Minimum side yard setback | 10 ft. |
Minimum rear yard setback | 15 ft. |
(2) These lots may only be used for locating public utility facilities. No habitable structures shall be permitted on any of these parcels.
(Ord. 06-2008, passed 6-16-2008, § 9.2; Ord. 08-2009, passed 7-6-2009; Ord. passed 9-6-2011)