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City of Geneva, NY
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In order to provide adequate open spaces for access of light and circulation of air, to facilitate the prevention and fighting of fires, to prevent undue concentration of population, and to lessen congestion in streets, no building or premises shall be erected, altered or used except in accordance with the standards set forth in this article.
The following schedule titled "Schedule III" sets forth the density control regulations that shall apply to all construction and uses in the City.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule III is included at the end of this chapter.
Wherever a side or rear yard is adjacent to a street, the standards for front yards shall apply.
A. 
The following projections into required yards may be permitted:
(1) 
Open fire escape: four feet into side or rear yards.
(2) 
Awnings or movable canopies: six feet into any yard.
(3) 
Cornices, eaves and other similar architectural features: three feet into any yard.
B. 
Any open or enclosed porch or carport shall be considered a part of the building in the determination of the size of the required yard or lot coverage. Nonroofed paved terraces shall not be considered a part of the building.
C. 
Accessory uses not enclosed in a building may be located in a rear yard in accordance with § 350-24D.
[Amended 1-2-1980 by Ord. No. 80-1]
District building height regulations shall not apply to commercial broadcasting, radio, citizen band or television antennas, spires or cupolas, chimneys, elevator or stair bulkheads, parapets or railings or any similar structures, provided that such structures in their aggregate coverage occupy no more than 10% of the roof area of the building. Height exceptions not covered by this section to be referred to the Planning Board for approval.
A. 
In all districts where residences are permitted, a lot held in single ownership may be improved for residential use according to the minimum lot size per family and bulk regulations for each district as set forth in the Density Control Schedule, provided that there shall be no more than one principal building and use on each lot. If two or more principal residential structures are located on the same lot, the minimum average density requirement must be complied with. No more than one single-family detached house shall be permitted on a lot.
B. 
A residential lot of required or larger than required size as set forth in this chapter shall not be reduced in size for transfer of ownership if such lot so subdivided will form two or more lots which shall not be in compliance with the requirements for the minimum average residential density for the district in which such lot or lots are situated.
Side yards for semidetached houses or townhouses shall be required at the ends of the total structure only.
No detached principal building shall be closer to any other principal building on the same lot than the average heights of said buildings.
[Added 5-5-1993 by Ord. No. 4-93]
Handicapped ramps shall be exempt from setback requirements. However, handicapped ramps shall not encroach on any public way or adjoining lot. In no event shall handicapped ramps be constructed in such a manner as to create a hazard to the general public.