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L. Any proposed structure which will, under this Ordinance, become non - conforming but For which a building permit has been lawfully granted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, may be completed in accordance with the approved plans; provided construction is started within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this Ordinance, is not abandoned for a period of more than one hundred twenty (120) days, and continues to completion within two (2) years. Such structure and use shall thereafter be a legally non- conforming structure and use. _ 903.020. GENERAL BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section of the Zoning Ordinance is to establish aenerol 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. 1. No cellar, basement, garage, tent, accessory building or recreational vehicle shall at any time be used as an independent residence or dwelling unit, temporarily or permanently. 2. Basements may be used as living quarters or rooms as a portion of residential dwellings. 3. Tents, play houses or similar structures may be used for ploy 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 City 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 an 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, Uses and Equipment. 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 passoge.way. 2. Except for farm buildings, no accessory buildings shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard. 3. Except for farm buildings, accessory buildings and garages shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height and shall be five (5) feet or more from all lot lines of adjoining lots, shall be six (6) feet or more from any other building or structure on the same lot and shall not be located within a utility easement. 4. No accessory building or garage for single family dwellings shall occupy more than twenty -five (25) percent of a rear yard, nor exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, except by conditional use permit as provided for in Section 921 of this Ordinance. 17 LU