§ 26-14-030. Yard requirements.


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  • The following shall apply except that if the subject property adjoins land which is zoned AR or is designated as agricultural land, the use is subject to the requirements of Section 26-88-040(g):

    (a)

    Front Yard. Ten percent (10%) of the depth of the lot, but no more than seventy-five feet (75′).

    (b)

    Side Yard. Ten percent (10%) of the width of the lot, but no more than twenty feet (20′).

    (c)

    Rear Yard. Twenty feet (20′).

    (d)

    Accessory buildings may be constructed within the required yards on the rear half of the lot; provided, that such buildings shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the width of any rear yard. Such accessory buildings shall not be located closer than ten feet (10′) to the main buildings on adjacent lots. Notwithstanding the foregoing, swimming pools may occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the width of any rear yard. A minimum of three feet (3′) shall be maintained between the wall of a pool and the rear and side property lines, and from the main building on the same lot. Conventional pool accessory equipment (pump, filters, etc.) shall be exempt from setback restrictions. Additional setbacks may be required under the Uniform Building Code.

(Ord. No. 4927 § 11 (part), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)