A. No portion of a building or structure in a residential district which is designated as, or may be converted to, use as a private garage may face the street or public way if such garage is attached to the principal structure and exceeds thirty three and one-third percent (331/3%) of the dimension of the building or structure facing any street or public way (331/3 percent of the total length of such facade). The above shall not apply to a private garage located in a side yard, so long as the garage is located in the front yard, and the front facade of the structure complies with the provisions of this section.
B. If the total length of the building or structure (facade) exceeds sixty feet (60'), then such portion of the building or structure which is designated as, or may be converted to a private garage, is attached to the principal structure, and which faces the street or public way, may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the facade facing any street or public way (50 percent of the total length of such facade), and in no event shall the portion of the garage dedicated to vehicular entry and exit (garage door openings) exceed thirty six (36) linear feet.
C. Wherever practicable, garage doors shall not face the street or public way unless approved by the zoning administrator.
D. No building or structure which is designated as or may be converted to use as a private detached garage may be located within fifty percent (50%) of the lot depth from the front lot line. (Ord. 2003-O-15, 3-18-2003)