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(a) A projection is 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 required yards but they shall be regulated so as not to substantially interfere with the reception of sun, light, air and the use of adjacent lots as follows.
(b) Building features may project into a front, side or rear yard of a dwelling measured from the established yard line, as follows:
(1) Architectural feature. A belt course, balcony, cornice, butter or chimney may project into a front and side yard for a distance of two feet, provided that no part is less than three feet from any side lot line.
(2) Entrance feature. An open platform, landing, steps, terrace or other feature, not extending above the first floor level of a building, may extend six feet into a front yard and three feet into a side yard.
(3) Enclosed shelters. An enclosed entry or porch shall not project into any required yard area.
(4) Unenclosed shelters. An entrance hood or open but roofed porch may project six feet into a front yard and three feet into a side yard.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
Fences and walls are permitted subject to the requirements of Chapter 1467.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90; Ord. 91-131. Passed 5-8-91; Ord. 91-234. Passed 11-6-91; Ord. 02-139. Passed 1-7-03; Ord. 15-11. Passed 1-20-15.)
There shall be not more than one one-family or one two-family dwelling permitted on a zoning lot. There may be more than one multifamily building on a zoning lot. There may be one accessory building and one detached or attached garage.
No one or two-family dwelling shall be located on a lot which does not have the required frontage on a dedicated street. However, multifamily buildings (with the approval of the Planning Commission) may be arranged in groups, and each building need not directly front on a dedicated street. Improvement within these developments must conform to standards set forth in Sections 1270.06 and 1270.30.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90; Ord. 03-59. Passed 7-1-03; Ord. 13-124. Passed 11-6-13.)
A parcel of land may be subdivided into two or more parcels, in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, provided that all lots resulting from such division shall conform to all the lot area and width regulations of the zoning district in which they are located. A lot of record which conformed to the provisions of this Zoning Code and which was owned separately from adjoining lots on the effective date of this Zoning Code or an amendment thereto which affects its conformity, shall not be reduced in any manner which would make it nonconforming.
The lot area or any part thereof required for a dwelling or other use shall not be considered as providing any part of the required lot area for another dwelling or use.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
A lot of record which does not comply with the area or width of lot regulations of the district in which it is located on the effective date of this Zoning Code or any amendment thereto which made it nonconforming, may be used as follows:
(a) If occupied by a building, such building may be maintained, repaired or altered. However, the building may not be enlarged in floor area unless the depth of front yard, total width of side yards and the rear yard regulations are complied with.
(b) If vacant, the lot may be used, provided that:
(1) No adjoining vacant lot or parcel of land was owned by the same owner on the effective date of this Zoning Code;
(2) Not owning adjoining land, other vacant land cannot be equitably acquired adjoining the lot; and
(3) All provisions of this Zoning Code, except the lot area and lot width regulations, shall be complied with. A lot of insufficient width will be allowed only if such lot is ninety percent of the lot size in area required in the district in which said lot is located.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90; Ord. 91-73. Passed 5-8-91.)
Lots created after the effective date of this Zoning Code shall be increased in area in order to obtain greater depth when:
(a) A lot abuts a major street in order to obtain a greater depth of front yard;
(b) A lot abuts a railroad, an Industrial District or other noncompatible use in order to obtain a greater rear yard;
(c) A lot is located along an open ditch or land subject to flooding; and
(d) The width and area of corner lots shall be increased in order to obtain the setback required and as set forth in Section 1270.10.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
In order to provide healthful living conditions and to preserve the character of the neighborhood, dwellings shall be erected, altered, moved, maintained or occupied only in accordance with the following standards establishing minimum areas of dwelling units.
(a) Definition of Area of a Dwelling Unit. For this purpose, the area shall be the sum of the gross floor areas above the basement level, and not more than three feet below finished grade, including those rooms (and closets) having a minimum ceiling height of seven feet, six inches and having the natural light and ventilation as required by the Building Code. Rooms above the first floor may be included if they are directly connected by a permanent stairs and hall, and spaces under pitched roofs having a minimum knee wall height of seven feet, six inches, may also be included.
The area for frame buildings shall be measured from the exterior face of the enclosing walls at the respective floor line. For brick veneer buildings, no more than four inches of exterior wall thickness may be included in the area calculation. For two-family and multifamily dwellings, where applicable, measurements will be made to the centerline of party walls. All areas within garages and porches, public halls and general storage rooms in multifamily dwellings shall be excluded in this measurement.
(b) Minimum Area of a Dwelling Unit. The minimum area of a dwelling unit shall be as established in the following schedule:
Dwelling Unit Area Requirements
Dwelling Type 1 Story (sq. ft.) 1-1/2 Story (sq. ft.) 2 Story (sq. ft.)
With Without With Without With Without
Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt.
Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt. Bsmt.
R1-A Classification
One-family dwelling*
One-family dwelling*
Ground floor 1250 1400 1100 1200 850 950
Total floor area 1250 1400 1250 1400 1700 1900
R1-B Classification
One-family dwelling*
One-family dwelling*
Ground floor 1250 1400 1100 1200 850 950
Total floor area 1250 1400 1250 1400 1700 1900
One-family dwelling Bi-level Tri-level split level
Ground floor area 950
Total floor area 1900 1600
Two-family dwelling
Ground floor area 1050 1150 ---- ---- 750 850
(each unit)
(each unit)
Total floor area 2100 2300 ---- ---- 1350 1450
(per bldg.) (per bldg.) (each unit) (each unit)
Townhouse (ea. unit)*
Ground floor area 1100 1200 ---- ---- 660 760
Ground floor area 1100 1200 ---- ---- 660 760
Total floor area 1100 1200 ---- ---- 1320 1420
Plex (each unit)*
Ground floor area 1100 1200 ---- ---- 660 760
Ground floor area 1100 1200 ---- ---- 660 760
Total floor area 1100 1200 ---- ---- 1320 1420
Apartment Minimum Area Per Apartment Unit (sq. ft.)**
Efficiency 500
1 bedroom unit 650
2 bedroom unit 850
*Area exclusive of all circulation space.
**Maximum of three bedrooms; for each additional bedroom unit 150 square feet of additional area must be provided.
(c) Apartment Developments. Not more than twenty-five percent of the total number of apartment units within any apartment development or apartment development area within a group development or planned unit development shall be units with three or more bedrooms.
(d) Area of Garage. Private garages required for each one and two-family, plex and townhouse dwelling unit shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
Area of Private Garage Area Per Unit (sq. ft.)*
Dwelling Type Minimum Maximum
Two-family dwelling 240 400
Townhouse 240 400
Plex 240 400
*Area exclusive of all circulation space.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90; Ord. 91-249. Passed 11-6-91; Ord. 22-67. Passed 5-4-22.)
Main or accessory buildings shall be erected, altered, moved or maintained only in accordance with the maximum height of building regulations provided in Section 1270.04, except that chimneys and radio and television antennas, located upon and constituted as an integral part of a main residential building, may be erected above the height limit specified, but are limited to a height not exceeding sixty feet above the average finished grade, unless modified by a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
Public utility uses and distribution equipment for a public utility, if essential in a district, shall be permitted in any zoning district. However, where such public utility uses are proposed to be located across or on unplatted lands, such uses shall be subject to the issuance of conditional use permits in accordance with Section 1262.07.
The regulations herein governing lot size shall not apply to any lot designed or intended for a public utility and public service use when the area involved is deemed appropriate for such use by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
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