(a) Every permitted use of land and structures in the O, GB and PMU zoning district shall be located on a lot in such a manner as to create and preserve a front yard adjacent to each street on which such lot abuts, a side yard or yards and (except in the case of corner or through lots) a rear yard, conforming to the requirements of this chapter (the “required yards”).
(b) Front Yard Setback Measurement. Building setbacks are measured from the public street right-of-way or measured from the nearest edge of pavement for private drives.
(c) Side and Rear Yard Standards for Accessory Uses. Permitted accessory uses, driveways, parking areas serving the principal structure and other permitted ancillary uses may be located within the side or rear yard subject to all applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 1141
and the bufferyard regulations set forth in Section 1151.04
.
(1) Driveways and parking areas shall be located not less than ten feet from an adjacent property boundary line of any residential zoning district or residential land use.
(2) Permitted accessory uses shall be located no closer than twenty feet from an adjacent property boundary line of any residential zoning district or residential land use. Planning Commission may require additional screening and buffering features for accessory uses determined to have the potential to adversely impact adjacent residential zoning districts and land uses.
(d) Projections Into Yards. As used in this chapter, “projection” means that part or feature of a building which extends or projects outside of the enclosing walls. It is intended that certain features may project into the yards required in the O, GB and PMU zoning districts, but such features shall be regulated so as not to substantially interfere with the reception of sun, light, air and the use of adjacent lots. Building features may project into a front, side, or rear yard measured from the established yard line, as follows:
(1) Architectural features extending not more than one foot into a required yard.
(2) Awnings and canopies.
(3) Eaves, gutters and downspouts projecting no more than sixteen inches into a required yard.
(4) Walls and fences subject to the regulations set forth in Section 1157.05.
(5) Steps - excluding fire escapes.
(6) Pedestrian sidewalks.
(7) Vehicular access, circulation and service driveways, and off-street parking areas (but not including any above- ground structure except a pavement, curbing and illumination).
(8) Signs, subject to the applicable regulations set forth in Chapter 1153.
(e) Height Standards.
(1) Roof mounted building elements. A chimney, spire, tower, flagpole, water tank, antenna, monument or similar ancillary appurtenance, constructed upon a roof of a principal structure, shall not exceed fifteen feet in height.
(2) Ground mounted elements. A chimney, tower, flagpole, water tank, radio or television antenna, monument or similar ancillary appurtenance, constructed upon the upon a finished grade, whether it constitutes an integral part of the building or not, shall not exceed fifty feet above the average finished grade of the site.
(3) Roof mounted mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment placed on the building roof may be allowed above the maximum building height specified, provided such mechanical equipment is:
A. Set back a minimum of fifteen feet from any exterior wall.
B. Not more than eight feet in height.
C. All applicable mechanical equipment standards set forth in Section 1137.10 shall apply.
(f) Lot Building Coverage Increase. In GB zoning districts, the maximum lot building coverage may be increased by City Council if the applicant demonstrates that the required number of parking spaces based on the proposed Development Plan is provided on an adjacent parcel within a walking distance of 250 feet from the principal building and all applicable off-street parking and loading facility requirements set forth in Chapter 1149
will be fully satisfied.
(Ord. 2022-24. Passed 5-24-22.)