(A) Lot Width: Lot width shall be measured as the distance between the side lot lines of a lot at right angles to its depth along a straight line parallel to the front lot line.
Figure 3.1. Lot Width
(B) Lot Widths For Lots That Abut A Cul-de-Sac: The lot width of all lots which abut a cul-de-sac may be reduced by a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required lot width for the district in which it is located, as measured from the front lot line.
(C) Yard Setbacks:
1. A required yard setback shall be measured as the horizontal distance from the center point of the applicable lot line into the interior of the lot for the minimum distance specified in Table 9-3-01.
2. The span of a yard setback shall be measured as follows.
(a) Front Yard: From the interior side lot line to the other interior side lot line or street side lot line as applicable.
(b) Exterior Side Yard: From the front yard setback line to the rear lot line.
(c) Interior Side Yard: From the front yard setback line to the rear yard setback line.
(d) Rear Yard:
(1) From the interior side lot line to the other interior side lot line; or
(2) From the interior side lot line to the street side yard setback line.
Figure 3.2. Yard Setbacks
(D) Building Height: Building height shall be the vertical distance from the average lot grade to the highest point of the building. The highest point of the building shall be measured as follows for different roof types.
1. Flat And Shed Roofs: To the highest point of the roof.
2. Gable, Hip, And Gambrel Roofs: To the mean height between the principal eave and the peak of the roof.
3. Mansard Roofs: To the deck line of the roof.
Figure 3.3. Building Height
(E) Average Lot Grade: Average lot grade shall be measured prior to the commencement of any construction activity, including grading. Average lot grade shall be the average of the grade at each lot corner.
Average Lot Grade Example Calculation
Figure 3.4 Average Lot Grade
(Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)