1106.04 CONSTRUCTION PREVIOUSLY STARTED.

   Nothing contained in this Code applies to the construction of a building or prohibit its use where construction has started before the effective date of this Code, provided that a zoning permit has been issued prior to the effective date of these regulations and provided that such construction must be completed within two (2) years from the date of passage of this Code.

(Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)

1106.05 PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS.

   No more than one (1) principle building is permitted on any O-R, R-1, or R-2 lot, and the principle building must be located on a lot having the required frontage on a public or private street. (Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)

1106.06 SUBSTANDARD LOTS.

   (a)   For the purposes of this this Code, a substandard lot is defined as follows:

      (1)   Any lot not having the required minimum lot area of the zoning district in which it is located, but having a minimum lot area of at least five thousand (5,000) square feet; and

      (2)   This lot is a lot of record as of January 1, 2021.

   (b)   Any lot which has been defined as substandard according to the criteria just identified, may be used for the purpose of erecting a single-family dwelling. In place of the dimensional requirements of the particular zoning district, the following minimum requirements apply:

      (1)   Minimum side yard depth: Ten (10) percent of the width of the lot, but in no case less than five (5) feet.

      (2)   Minimum rear yard depth: Twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, but in no case less than twenty (20) feet.

      (3)   Minimum front yard depth: Same as the zoning district's requirement.

         (Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)

1106.07 LOTS, YARDS, AND OPEN SPACES.

   Any space that is being used to meet a minimum open space requirement for a use or building must be preserved as open space and may not be used to meet the open space requirement for any other space or use.

(Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)

1106.08 PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS.

   Every part of a required yard must be open and unobstructed to the sky, except for the following:

   (a)   Accessory buildings in a rear or side yard.

   (b)   Ordinary projections of skylights, sills, belt courses, cornices, and ornamental features projecting not more than one (1) foot.

   (c)   Construction of fences not more than six (6) feet in height except on that portion of a lot(s) within thirty (30) feet of the intersection of two (2) or more streets. See Section 1106.12 .

   (d)   Terraces, uncovered porches, patios, platforms and ornamental features which do not extend more than three (3) feet above the level of the first story may project into a required side or rear yard, provided these projections are at least two (2) feet from the adjacent lot line.

   (e)   Chimneys or flues are permitted into the required side, rear and front yards.

   (f)   Open, unenclosed and uncovered decks, porches or paved terraces may project into the required front yard not more than ten (10) feet.

      (Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)