On any lot exceeding 150 feet in depth and located in a multi-family district, dwellings may be grouped so as to secure the benefits of greater distance from street traffic, of common use of large open space or of other benefits resulting from such grouping. Such premises shall provide a front yard, two (2) side yards and a rear yard as if the group shall be separated from any other structure on the lot, except accessory buildings not over fifteen (15) feet in height, by an open space not less in width than the average height of the adjacent walls of the buildings so separated. However, where such open space provides all the daylight and ventilation for any habitat room, such space shall be not less than forty-five (45) feet between one-story structures plus ten (10) feet for each additional story of average height of the walls so separated. An accessory building shall not be closer to any main building than the height of the adjacent wall of such accessory building. Except as provided in this section, no front, side or rear yard regulations shall apply to residence buildings and their accessory uses in such group development.
The Board of Zoning Appeals may approve an arrangement of buildings which does not comply strictly with yard and other open space requirements of this Zoning Code, if, in the opinion of the Board, such arrangement provides at least as good standards of yard and other open space for daylight, sunlight, air and ventilation for habitable rooms and open views for their occupants, and for protection of surrounding property values.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)