A.
A nonconforming zone lot of official record existing at the effective
date of this chapter may be used for any purpose permitted in the
zone district in which it is located, irrespective of its area or
width, provided that the owner of which does not own any adjoining
property which would create a conforming lot if all or part of said
property were combined with subject zone lot, and provided that the
minimum area for such lot shall be 12,000 square feet and have a minimum
lot width of 80 feet within the R-1 Residential District and 8,000
square feet and 65 feet in width in the R-2 Residential District and
that all other provisions of this chapter are adhered to. No lot or
lots in single ownership shall hereafter be reduced so as to create
one or more nonconforming lots.
A.
The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to church
spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, silos and other buildings not used
for human occupancy.
B.
Chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, freestanding towers,
television and radio antennas and similar features and necessary mechanical
appurtenances usually carried on and above the roof level may exceed
the height limitation of this chapter by not more than 15 feet.
C.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to prevent the erection
of a parapet wall or cornice for ornament which may extend above the
height limits of this chapter by up to five feet.
A.
Side yard reduction. In the case of lots which comply with the provisions for modification (see § 163-42A), the minimum side yard setback, as specified in Schedule I,[1] shall be reduced by six inches for each foot by which
a lot is less than the minimum lot width requirement specified in
Schedule I for the zone in which located. In no case, however, shall
the minimum side yard setback be reduced to less than 12 feet in an
R-1 Residential District and 10 feet in an R-2 Residential District.
[1]
Editor's Note: Zoning Schedule I is included at the end
of this chapter.
B.
Front yard exception. In residential districts where the frontage
on the same side of the street within 500 feet of the subject property
is 50% or more developed, the required front yard setback from the
right-of-way line for a new structure may be modified to the average
for such existing development. Otherwise, the requirements of Schedule
I[2] shall apply.
[2]
Editor's Note: Zoning Schedule I is included at the end
of this chapter.
Certain architectural features may project into required yards
as follows:
A.
Cornices, canopies, eaves or other architectural features may project
into side yards a distance not exceeding two inches per one foot of
side yard width, but may not exceed a total of three feet.
B.
Fire escapes may project into side and rear yards a distance not
exceeding four feet, six inches.
C.
Bay windows, balconies, fireplaces, uncovered stairways and necessary
landings and chimneys may project a distance not exceeding three feet,
provided that such features do not occupy in the aggregate more than
1/3 of the length of the building wall on which they are located.
D.
Patios may be located in side and rear yards, provided that they
are not closer than 10 feet to any adjacent property line.