(A) Minimum Lot Area. The area of a lot or development site shall not be less than the area set forth in Schedules 150.214 and 150.215 or as modified in subsequent sections.
(B) Minimum Lot Width.
(1) The width of a lot shall be not less than the width set forth in Schedules 150.214 and 150.215, or as modified in subsequent sections.
(2) Each lot shall abut upon a dedicated street for the required lot width, except for one-family lots fronting on a cul-de-sac or curved street, which shall comply with the lot frontage requirement as set forth in Schedule 150.214.
(3) The width of a corner lot shall be sufficient to comply with the side yard requirements. An alley shall not be considered a street for the purposes of determining a corner lot.
(C) One Principal Building per Lot. There shall not be more than one principal building constructed on a residential lot in an R-E, R-1, R-2, and R-3 District.
(D) Minimum Front Setback.
(1) The minimum required front setback on a lot shall not be less than the depth set forth in Schedules 150.214 and 150.215 or as modified in subsequent sections.
(2) Where 50% or more of the aggregate street frontage between two successive intersecting streets is occupied by buildings of the type and use permitted in the district before the effective date of this zoning code, or any amendments thereto, the minimum required front setback for new principal buildings shall be the average setback of existing buildings located within 100 feet on either side of a given lot; provided, however, the depth of the front yard resulting there from shall be not less than one-half of the minimum dimension, specified in Schedules 150.214 and 150.215.
(E) Minimum Side Setbacks.
(1) A side setback shall be provided for each side lot line on a one-family dwelling lot. The width of each minimum required side setback shall not be less than the dimension specified in Schedule 150.214.
(2) Where an existing side setback does not comply with the required side setback for the district in which the lot is located and which was owned separately from all other tracts of land on the effective date of this zoning code or any amendment thereto, and is still so owned, the principal building may be maintained or altered but shall not be enlarged unless the total width of the side setback complies with the regulations of this zoning code.
(F) Minimum Side Setback on Corner Lots. Where new construction or an addition to an existing building is proposed for a corner lot, such building or building addition shall maintain a corner side setback that complies with the following:
(1) When the rear lot line of a corner lot coincides with the side lot line of an interior lot, the corner side setback shall comply with the minimum front setback requirements.
(2) When the rear lot line of a corner lot coincides with the rear lot line of another corner lot, or is separated from such lot by an alley, the corner side setback shall comply with the minimum side setback set forth in Schedules 150.214 and 150.215 for the district in which it is located.
(G) Minimum Rear Setback. The rear setback of a lot for a one-family dwelling shall not be less than the depth set forth in Schedule 150.214 for the district in which it is located, or not less than 25% of the depth of the lot, whichever is the lesser.
(H) Minimum Setback from Project Boundary. In the R-4 and R-5 Districts, the setback of a dwelling from any project boundary shall be not less than the distance set forth in Schedule 150.215. The project boundary shall include all lot lines that divide the development site from adjacent lots not included in the development and shall be the boundaries of the minimum area set forth in Schedule 150.215.
(I) Projections into Setbacks. A projection is that part or feature of a building that extends beyond the enclosing walls of the dwelling. Certain building features may project into the minimum required setback as noted below:
(1) Architectural features. A belt course, balcony, cornice, gutter, chimney or similar architectural feature may project into the minimum front, side or rear setback for a maximum distance of two (2) feet.
(2) Entrance features and unenclosed shelters. An entrance hood, or an open platform, landing, steps, terrace or other feature not extending above the first floor level of the principal building, or an open but roofed porch, patio or deck, shall not extend more than six (6) feet into the minimum front setback and three (3) feet into the minimum side setback. Unenclosed shelters are roofed but unenclosed projections from the main wall of a building, which may or may not use columns or other ground supports for structural purposes, and which do not meet the definition of enclosed shelter in § 150.213(I)(3) below.
(3) Enclosed porches and other shelters. An enclosed entry, porch, patio or other shelter that is covered by a roof attached to the dwelling, and enclosed on two or more sides with walls, siding, windows or other material including, but not limited to, screening shall be considered an integral part of the principal building and shall meet the setback requirements for principal buildings in the applicable zoning district.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)