Front, rear and side yard obstructions

The following regulations regarding use of lot areas defined as front, rear and side yards shall apply:

• A. In any zoning district, the front yard as required in Article VI shall be unoccupied and unobstructed by buildings or structures except for signs, poles, ornamental and similar structures; and shall not be used to fulfill the off-street parking, loading or unloading requirements of this chapter, or for outdoor storage or display. Driveways and walkways may be located in any required front yard, with the exception of any lot or parcel within the Business District which also has frontage on County Road, in which case driveways shall be prohibited in that portion of the front yard that lies between the building and County Road.

  [Amended 1-10-2000 by Ord. No. 99-13]

• B. No fence or similar screen of solid appearance in a Residence District shall exceed four feet in height where located in the minimum front yard as required in Article VI, or along property boundaries contiguous to the required front yard. At other locations, the following shall apply:
  • (1) In an R-40 District, at a point 50 feet from the street line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
  • (2) In an R-25 District, at a point 30 feet from the street line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.
  • (3) In an R-10 District, at a point 30 feet from the street line, the height of fences may be increased not to exceed six feet.

  Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations Table is now located at the end of this chapter.

• C. In any zoning district, the minimum side and rear yards as required in Article VI shall be unoccupied and unobstructed by buildings or structures except for accessory uses, buildings or structures as provided herein.

  Editor's Note: The Dimensional Regulations Table is now located at the end of this chapter.