§ 1261.10  YARDS.
   (a)   Set-back line.  "Set-back line" means a line, established by this Zoning Code, generally parallel with and measured from a lot line, defining the limits of a yard in which no building or structure or portion thereof may be located above ground, except as may be provided in this Zoning Code.
   (b)   Yard.  "Yard" means a required open space unoccupied and unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure from the general ground level of the graded lot upward, provided that accessories, ornaments, fences, hedges and furniture may be permitted in any yard, subject to height limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of visibility. Types of yards are as follows:
      (1)   Front yard.  "Front yard" means a yard extending between side lot lines across the front of a lot and from the front lot line to the front of the principal building or accessory building.
      (2)   Rear yard.  "Rear yard" means a yard extending between side lot lines across the rear of a lot and from the rear lot line to the rear of the principal building or accessory building.
      (3)   Side yard.  "Side yard" means a yard extending from the principal building to the side lot line on both sides of the principal building between the lines establishing the front and rear yards.
(Ord. 11-O-1, passed 2-23-2011)