(A) Measurements are shortest distance. When measuring a required distance, such as the minimum distance between a structure and a lot line, the measurement is made at the closest or shortest distance between the two objects.
(B) Distances are measured horizontally. When measuring distances for setbacks and structure dimensions, all distances are measured along a horizontal plane from the appropriate line, edge of building, structure, storage area, parking area or other object. Distances are not measured following the topography or slope of the land.
(C) Measurements involving a structure. Measurements involving a structure are made to the closest support element of the structure. Structures or portions of structures that are entirely underground are not included in measuring required distances.
(D) Measurements involving a lot. When measuring a required distance from a lot, the measurement is made from the portion of the lot that is the closest distance from the point of measurement.
(E) Measuring radius. When a specified land use must be located a minimum distance from another land use, the minimum distance is measured in a straight line from all points along the lot line of the subject project, in all directions.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)