(a) The setback of buildings from the perimeter of the total tract shall be at least 30 feet from any adjacent zoning district. The setback area shall be maintained as permanent landscaped open space, free of buildings, structures, driveways, streets or off-street parking, but may include pedestrian sidewalks or walkways.
(b) Building separation shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the fire code, state or local building code and other safety codes of the village. Building separations shall be sufficient to allow for reasonable light and air, access by fire fighting and other emergency services, and for privacy where walls have windows, terraces or adjacent patios. There shall be a minimum horizontal separation between all detached buildings of 20 feet.
(c) Fences, earth berms, walks, barriers and landscaping shall be used, as appropriate, for the protection and aesthetic enhancement of property and privacy of its occupants, screening of objectionable views or uses and reduction of noise, but shall not obstruct the vision of motorists and pedestrians on or near public or private roads.
(d) The front setback for each dwelling unit shall be not less than 30 feet from the right of way. The area defining a front entrance that is articulated with an unenclosed, covered front entry porch may encroach up to ten feet into the front setback. Such front entry porch shall be a minimum of eight feet deep from the front wall of the dwelling to an enclosing porch rail and ten feet long.
(e) The maximum height limit for buildings and structures is 35 feet.
(Ord. 2433, passed 8-19-02)