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EXHIBIT A. Section 1104.01 Subd 4: b. Driveways: (1) Driveways shall have a minimum setback of five feet (5')( from any lot line, except as permitted in Section 1104.01, subdivision 4c(1)(a) and Section 1121.15, subdivision 2 of this Title. Driveways shall be permitted to cross a required setback area in order to establish access between the lot and a public street. Where a driveway would encroach into an easement, the property owner shall obtain an encroachment permit if required by the City prior to construction of the driveway. Drive aisles and driveways which are within the boundaries of a parking area shall conform to the setbacks required for parking areas. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 642, 1-10-00) c. Parking Areas: (1) R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O: (a) residential uses: Parking lots and driveways shall be set back five feet (5'), except in the R-1 and R-2 districts, parking areas and driveways shall be permitted with a setback of one foot (1') provided the owner(s) of the abutting lot(s) indicates their permission on a form acceptable to the City. Where a parking area would encroach into an easement, the property owner shall obtain approval for an encroachment permit if required by the appropriate authority prior to construction of the driveway. (Ord. 524, 2-22-93; Ord. 590, 11-25-96; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 642, 1-10-00) Section 1125.02, Subd. 6. Administrative Variance Process: a. Types: Residents seeking relief from the Zoning Code may request an administrative variance, provided that: (1) The property is zoned R-1 or R-2; and (2) The request concerns setbacks; and (3) The variance amount is within twenty-five (25) percent of code requirements, except as provided in Subd. 6a(5) below; and (4) Approval of the variance does not result in a setback of less than five (5) feet, except as provided in Subd. 6a(5) below; and (5) The driveway was previously permitted at a setback up to one-foot from the property line.