§ 12.03. Height, yard and area regulations

12.03.01. Building height exception.

A. Roof structures for housing of passenger elevators, stairways, tank, ventilating, fans and similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, skylights, towers, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, wireless masts, T.V. antennas, steeples and similar structures may be erected above the height limits prescribed in each of the use districts, provided that no roof structures, feature or any device above the prescribed height limit shall be allowed or used for the purpose of providing additional floor space.

12.03.02. Fences and walls.

A. Fences providing a maximum of six (6) feet sight obstruction from adjacent properties may be built on the side and rear property lines, and across the front of the property in line with the front of the building, but not closer to the street right-of-way than the requirements for vision apply.

Required vision clearance:

20 feet from corner lots.

7½ feet for lots at alley intersections, in all districts where front yards are required.

B. Green belt or sight obscuring constructions, where required by provisions in this resolution, shall be of dense coniferous plantings or climbing varieties of non-deciduous vines on permanently installed fencing of such design and material that retains its attractiveness with normal maintenance. Fences which deprive adjacent properties of a natural view of a landscape which is a contributing factor in the value of the land, are prohibited.

C. In any commercial or industrial district, fences or walls not to exceed eight (8) feet in height may be located or maintained in any yard except where the requirements of vision clearance apply.

12.03.03. Lot area exceptions. The following shall be exceptions to the required lot areas:

A. Original lots or parcels with less than the area required by each use district or by an imposed subdistrict, which existed prior to or to the date of the adoption of this resolution.

12.03.04. Principal buildings and uses and accessory buildings.

A. Hereinafter, any building which is the only building on a lot is a principal building.

B. There shall be only one (1) principal use/building per lot, tract or development site, provided that home occupations shall be allowed where permitted.

C. In any residential district there shall be no more than three (3) accessory buildings on any lot or parcel.

D. No structure or building shall be constructed within an existing easement unless written approval is granted by all utility companies and parties with authority to use said easement.

12.03.05. Administrative setback variances.

A. The Zoning Administrator may grant up to a 10% variance from any setback requirement specified in these regulations. Request for the 10% variance must be submitted in writing to the Zoning Administrator. The Administrator must state in writing the reasons for granting the request. These reasons must come from Section 13.05.04 of these regulations.