Every part of a required yard must be open to
the sky unobstructed except for accessory buildings in a rear or side
yard, and except for the ordinary projection of open porches, balconies,
steps, sills, belt courses, cornices and for ornamental features projecting
not to exceed four inches.
A. Side yards.
(1) Side yard width may be varied. Where the side wall
of a building is not parallel with the side lot line or is broken
or otherwise irregular, the side yard may be varied. In such case,
the average width of the side yard shall not be less than the otherwise
required minimum width; provided, however, that such side yard shall
not be narrower at any one point than one-half the otherwise required
minimum width.
(2) Side yard of corner lot. The side yard of any corner
lot of record at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall have
a width equal to not less than one-half the required minimum front
yard setback of any adjoining lot fronting on the side street. Any
corner lot delineated by subdivision after the adoption of this chapter
shall have a side yard equal in width to the minimum front yard setback
of any adjoining lot fronting on the side street.
B. Transition yard requirements. Where a residence district
abuts a nonresidence district on a street line, there shall be provided
in the nonresidence district for a distance of 50 feet from the district
boundary line a front yard at least equal in depth to that required
in the residence district. Where the side or rear yard in a residence
district abuts a side or rear yard in a nonresidence district, there
shall be provided along such abutting line or lines a side or rear
yard at least equal in depth to that required in the residence district.
In no case, however, shall the abutting side yard be less than 20
feet and the abutting rear yard be less than 20 feet.
Land coverage by principal and accessory buildings
or structures on each zone lot shall not be greater than is permitted
in the district where such principal and accessory buildings are located.
No person, firm or corporation shall strip,
excavate or otherwise remove topsoil for sale, or for use other than
on the premises from which the same shall be taken except in connection
with the construction or alteration of a building on such premises
and excavation or grading incidental thereto.
[Added 3-14-1995 by L.L. No. 2-1995]
No roadside/public sidewalk shall be constructed
or replaced without securing a non-fee permit from the Village Clerk's
office prior to commencement of any work. All sidewalks shall be constructed
to the following specifications:
A. All sidewalks shall be concrete unless otherwise approved
by the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works and the Code
Enforcement Officer.
B. All sidewalks shall be a minimum of four feet in width,
excepting replacement of individual squares which shall match existing
sidewalk width, but otherwise conform to thickness, grade and reinforcement
specifications contained herein.
C. If more than 50% of existing sidewalk is to be replaced
with new, center new walk (i.e., align center line) where it meets
adjoining sidewalk. Note: Where this may not be possible, maintain
right-of-way.
D. All sidewalk replacement shall match existing grade.
E. All sidewalks shall be placed over a six-inch compacted
base of No. 1 crusher run. This base shall be a minimum base six inches
wider than the finished width of the poured concrete sidewalk.
F. There shall be a construction expansion joint every
eight feet and an expansion joint every 20 feet.
G. Concrete shall be a minimum of four inches in thickness,
with a minimum compression strength of 3,500 PSI.
H. A four-by-four welded wire mesh shall be installed
at a depth of two inches below the surface of the concrete.
I. The sidewalk surface shall be a minimum of two inches
higher than the top of existing curbs, one-quarter-inch drop per foot
(one-inch drop across surface) toward road or, where not feasible,
in direction of positive drainage.
J. All concrete sidewalks shall have a broom finish.
K. Driveway surface shall be "feathered" to sidewalk
so as not to create a step between sidewalk and driveway. Where a
concrete sidewalk is not feasible at driveway due to grade, etc.,
approval to use other material shall be obtained from the Superintendent
of the Department of Public Works and the Code Enforcement Officer.
L. New homes shall install sidewalks to comply with these
specifications.
M. All sidewalks shall be constructed in the manner set
forth herein and as shown on attached diagram.