(A) Compliance with this chapter required. No person shall commence or proceed with development without first securing approval from the county as herein provided. An approval made pursuant to this chapter attaches to and runs with the land.
(B) Preexisting lots. Lots established prior to June 5, 2017 shall only be required to meet the minimum setback provisions for the zoning district in which they are located, and shall be exempt from the other minimum lot size or lot width requirements.
(C) Reduction prohibited. Except as required through the establishment of new public rights-of-way (such as roadway widening) or approved as a variance, no yard or lot existing on June 5, 2017 shall be reduced in size or area below the minimum requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.
(D) Setback determination on irregular lots. The location of required front, side, and rear yard setbacks on irregularly shaped lots shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator. Such determination shall be based on the spirit and intent of this chapter in order to achieve an appropriate spacing and location of buildings and structures on individual lots.
(E) Allowable yard encroachments. Architectural extensions including, but not limited to, bay windows, chimneys, open porches and decks, roof overhangs, and balconies may encroach into required yard setbacks not more than three feet. First floor encroachments shall not extend into the right-of-way. Side yard encroachments shall not be closer than five feet to a lot line. The yard setback requirements of this chapter shall not apply to fences and walls.
(Ord. passed 6-21-21)