Building Permit Application 2008-00322

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DIVISION 2. YARDS AND OPEN SPACES Sec. 78-1401. Reduction prohibited. No yard or other open space shall be reduced in area or dimensions so as to make such yard or other open space less than the minimum required by this chapter; and if the existing yard or other open space as existing is less than the minimum required, it shall not be further reduced. (Code 1984, § 10.03(14)(A)) Sec. 78-1402. Application to only one dwelling or group. No required yard or other open space allocated to a building or dwelling group shall be used to satisfy yard, other open spaces, or minimum lot area requirements for any other building or dwelling group. (Code 1984, § 10.03(14)(B)) Sec. 78-1403. Lot coverage. In all zoning districts, for all lots of 0--1.99 acres in total area, the total combined footprint areas of all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15 percent of the lot area. Exception: Regardless of lot area, every developed lot shall be allowed at least 1,500 square feet of lot coverage by principal residence and garage structures. The following shall be included in calculation of lot coverage by structures: (1) All roofed structures more than six feet above grade level. (2) Tennis courts, patios, decks, and all similar open structures when partially or fully enclosed by fences, railings or walls which extend more than six feet above grade level (If any portion of such structures extends more than six feet above grade level, the entire structure shall count toward lot coverage). (3) Building protrusions which are more than six feet above grade, including the building footprint, and the vertical projection of any parts of the building more than six feet above grade. (4) Bays or bay windows that increase the floor area (i.e., floor to ceiling)shall be considered lot coverage. Bays or bay windows that act solely as a window shall not be considered lot coverage. (5) All but the outer two feet of roof overhangs shall be included in the calculation of lot coverage. The following drawings are included for illustrative purposes: GRAPHIC UNAVAILABLE: Bay windows (Code 1984, § 10.03(14)(C); Ord. No. 215 2nd series, § 1, 3-11-2002) Sec. 78-1404. Tennis courts, pools, paddocks, arenas. Tennis courts, pools and paddocks or arenas, when such accessory structures exceed 1,000 square feet footprint area, shall be subject to the following special setback restrictions: (1) Front, 30 feet minimum and not within the required front yard nor between the front lot line and the principal structure on the property.