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 not be less than 5,000 square
feet and have a minimum lot width of not less than 50 feet 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 antennae 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 § 200-39A), 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
the schedule for the zone in which located. In no case, however, shall
the minimum side yard setback be reduced to less than five feet.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule I included as an attachment to 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 shall apply.
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.