(A) These regulations outline specification standards for the various zoning districts. Section 155.007 of this chapter defines the terms related to several of these standards.
(B) This section outlines how certain terms and definitions are applied with these zoning regulations.
(1) Setbacks. The zoning district a lot is located within determines the minimum setback for buildings. The minimum setback is measured horizontally from the applicable property line to the outer wall of any building, at grade or any above-grade extension that projects more than 30 inches from the outer wall at grade.
(2) Yards.
(a) A yard is an area of a lot between a property line and an actual building setback line. A minimum yard is a yard unoccupied by buildings, except as may be expressly allowed by these regulations. A minimum setback distance establishes the respective minimum yard size on a lot. Figure 1 below illustrates setbacks and yards on a typical residential lot.
(b) As illustrated by Figure 1 above, the eaves are above grade projections less than 30 inches (2.5 feet) that do not need to meet setback requirements. The patio, if at grade, is deemed lot coverage, but would not need to meet the setback requirement because it is not above grade. The awning, because it is an above grade projection greater than 30 inches (2.5 feet), must meet the setback requirements and constitutes lot coverage. The minimum front and side yard setbacks form the respective minimum yards. The rear yard as a whole is formed by the area between the rear lot line and the back of the main building, and the accessory building (garage) is allowed in the rear yard, but not the required rear yard.
(3) Minimum lot sizes. The zoning district a lot is located within determines the minimum lot sizes. The minimum lot size requirement applies to new lots created or altered after adoption of these regulations, and for lots proposed to be developed with multiple units.
(a) For lots existing in a district that lists a minimum lot size, the minimum lot size does not need to be met for a lot to be developed with a single-family dwelling or other single permitted use in the district, provided all other specification standards are met.
(b) Planned unit developments (PUDs) are allowed flexibility with minimum lot sizes, subject to the density bonus provisions of § 155.079 of this chapter.
(Ord. 329, passed 1-11-2016)