08-12-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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Encroachments Allowed Chapter 918: Interpretation (7) A portion of a conforming lot may be separated from an existing parcel as long as the remainder of the existing parcel meets the lot size and sewage treatment requirements of the zoning district for a new lot and the newly created parcel is combined with an adjacent parcel. (`86 Code, § 9.14) (Am. Ord. 632, passed 12-15-92; Am. Ord. 983, passed 7-17-12) (H) Corner Lots On a corner lot, one of the lot lines that abuts the street shall be considered a front lot line and the other shall be considered a corner side lot line. Establishment of the front lot line shall be based on the orientation of the existing or proposed building. (I) Through Lots On a through lot, both lot lines that abut the street shall be considered front lot lines. The required front setback shall be provided and maintained along each front lot line. 918.040 Encroachments Allowed into Required Setback Areas The following shall be considered as permitted encroachments on setback and height requirements except as provided in this chapter. (A) In Any Yard Off-street open parking spaces, flues, leaders, sills, pilasters, lintels, cornices, eaves, gutters, awnings, patios and open terraces that do not rise more than 1 foot above the ground, service station pump islands, open canopies between principal and accessory buildings, steps, access ramps for handicapped persons, chimneys, antennas mounted on buildings, flag poles, posts, mail boxes, “Little Free Libraries,” ornamental features, open fire escapes, sidewalks and fences and all other similar devices incidental and appurtenant to the principal structure except as hereinafter amended. (B) Front Porches A covered front porch or a covered front stoop, with a lateral enclosure of not more than a balustrade, may encroach into the front yard by up to 6 feet. (C) Features Taller than 1 Foot above Grade Extensions of decks more than 1 foot above grade, balconies and eaves and shall not extend over minimum side or rear setback lines or over driveways, however, encroachments on the front and rear yard setbacks are permitted as follows: (1) Front yard setback: An encroachment into the front yard setback equal to 10 percent of the minimum front setback required for the underlying zoning district. (2) Rear yard setback: These features must be located at least 20 feet from the rear property line. 918.050 Height Limits and Exceptions (A) In General The total height of any structure shall not exceed the maximum height limit established for the applicable zoning district unless expressly stated otherwise in this ordinance. (B) Exceptions Height limits shall not apply to chimneys, church spires, belfries, cooling towers, cupolas and domes which do not contain useable space, elevator penthouses, fire escapes or roof access stairways, flag poles, mechanical equipment required to operate and maintain the Page 917-5