In order to provide adequate open space 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 on streets, no building or premises shall be erected, altered or used except in accordance with the standards set forth in this article.
A. 
The following projections into required yards may be permitted:
(1) 
Open fire escapes: four feet into required side or rear yards.
(2) 
Awnings or movable canopies: six feet into any required yard.
(3) 
Cornices, eaves and other similar architectural features: three feet into any required 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.
C. 
Accessory uses not enclosed in a building shall not be located in a required front or side yard but may be located in a required rear yard subject to the provisions of § 345-18E.
District building height regulations shall not apply to flagpoles, radio or television antennas, transmission towers or cables, spires or cupolas, chimneys, elevator or stair bulkheads, penthouses, parapets or railings, water tanks or cooling towers or any similar structures, provided that such structures in their aggregate coverage occupy no more than 10% of the roof area of the building.
A. 
Where two or more principal residential structures are permitted by this chapter to be located on the same lot, the minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirement must be complied with.
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 lot area per dwelling unit for the district in which such lots are situated.