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Ordinance 941 Page 2 a. Where principal buildings in existence on lots within the same block on the same side of the street have front yard setbacks different from those required, the minimum front yard setback for any new principal buildings shall be the minimum front yard setback in existence for any one lot. In no case shall the front yard setback be less than thirty feet (30'). For purposes of this subsection a, a block shall be defined as that group of lots lying along a street between the two closest intersecting streets, except that where the length of the street frontage between the two intersecting streets is greater than fourteen hundred feet (1,400'), the block shall be the lots within six hundred and fifty feet (650') on either side of the lot in question, or to an intersecting street whichever is less. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) b. Not less than thirty feet (30') from the lot line if lot is on corner and the lot line abuts a street. The side yard setback may be reduced to five feet (5') between an interior side lot line and that side of a principal building which is constructed as a garage. Where an attached garage is placed between the five foot (5') and the ten foot (10') side yard setback which applies to principal buildings, that portion of the garage at ten feet (10') or less to the side lot line shall not be converted into living space or another use. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) c. Not less than thirty feet (30') from lot line if lot is on corner and lot line abuts a street. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) d. Where a lot is a through lot, the minimum setback for principal buildings from the lot line abutting the street at the rear of the lot shall be the same as the front setback. (1988 Code §40.05, Ord. 590, 11-25-96) e. Not less than twenty-four feet (24') from the front lot line for a covered front porch attached to the principal building. The front porch shall not be enclosed by walls, windows, screens, or similar materials. SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On April 9, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance 941 by amending Title 1100, Section 1104.01 of the Mounds View City Code regulating Yard Requirements, reducing the front yard setback for Front Porches in Residential districts. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City's web site located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.