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903.020. GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section of the Zoning Ordinance is to establish general development performance standards. These standards are intended and designed to assure compatibility of uses; to prevent urban blight, deterioration and decay; and to enhance the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the community. B. Dwelling Unit Restriction. No cellar, basement, garage, tent, accessory buildings, trailer, or recreational vehicle shall at any time be used as an independent resident or dwelling unit, temporarily or permanently. [Clarifying addition] 2. Basements may be used as livine quarters or 3. Tents, play houses or similar structures maybe used for play or recreational purposes. C. Platted and Unplatted Property. 1. Any person desiring to improve property shall submit to the Building Official a survey of said premises and information on the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, location of easements crossing the property, encroachments, and any other information which may be necessary to insure conformance to Ciry Ordinances. 2. All buildings shall be so placed so that they will not obstruct future streets which may be constructed by the City in conformity with existing streets and according to the system and standards employed by the City. 3. Except in the case of planned unit development as provided for in Section 923 of this Ordinance, not more than one (1) principal building shall be located on a lot. 4. On a through lot (a lot fronting on two (2) parallel streets), both street lines shall be front lot lines for applying the yard and parking regulations of this Ordinance. D. Accessory Buildings, Structure, Uses and Equipment. (See Figure 903-1) An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway. a. No accessory buildings, garden shed, structures, uses or equipment shall be erected or located within any required yard setback area other than a rear yard. Subject to Subd. D.2.b. below, garden sheds may be located in the side yard, provided that such shed is located no closer than three (3) feet to any side or rear Little Canada Zoning Ordinance General Provisions 903-4