[Ord. 12-8-97A, 12/8/1997, § 201; as amended by
Ord. 00076, 4/14/2014, § 2]
1.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they
shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of
the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare.
Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than
those of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation, the provision
of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any
statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions
than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance,
or regulation shall be controlling. This chapter is not intended to
interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easement, covenant, or other
agreement between private parties. However, where this chapter imposes
greater restrictions than those imposed by such easement, covenant,
or agreement, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.
2.
Further, this chapter shall be interpreted consistent with the provisions of the SWMO [Chapter 17] and the SALDO [Chapter 22]. Wherever this chapter, the SWMO [Chapter 17] or the SALDO [Chapter 22] contain inconsistent provisions, the most logical shall apply. Further, wherever there are similar provisions between the SWMO [Chapter 17], the SALDO [Chapter 22] and this chapter, the greater restrictions shall apply, including provisions that can be consistently applied among the three Chapters.
[Ord. 12-8-97A, 12/8/1997, § 202]
1.
General Rules. Measurements from rights-of-way or watercourses shall
be taken from the edge of the right-of-way or watercourse, rather
than center.
2.
Specific Area and Bulk Measurements. The following regulations shall
prescribe the manner in which distances are measured:
A.
Building Area. A computation using the linear measurements of the
exterior surface boundary lines taken at the building's largest horizontal
cross-section.
B.
Building Height. A vertical distance from mean grade to the highest
roof beam of a flat roof, or the mean level of the highest grade or
slope of a hip roof.
C.
Distance Between Buildings. The measurement shall be at the narrowest
point.
D.
Highway Access Points. The measurement shall be extended from the
termination of one curb cut to the establishment of an adjacent curb
cut.
E.
Mean Grade. As used herein shall be formulated from the average ground
level at all corners of a building.
F.
Street Line. The measurement shall extend perpendicular to and equidistant
from the ultimate right-of-way line, unless otherwise dedicated.
