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In all zoning districts other than the I—Industrial district, all lots that have a gross acreage of less than
<br /> two acres shall comply with the following massing standards for structures:
<br /> (a) Maximum total footprints allowed.
<br /> (1) On lots equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet in area, the total combined footprints of
<br /> all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15 percent of the gross lot area.
<br /> (2) On lots of less than 10,000 square feet in area, the total combined footprints of all principal
<br /> and accessory structures shall not exceed 1,500 square feet.
<br /> (b) Calculation of massing. The following shall be included in the calculation of the total combined
<br /> footprints by structures:
<br /> (1) All roofed structures more than six feet above grade level.
<br /> (2) Tennis courts, patios, decks, and all similar open structures when partially or fully enclosed
<br /> by fences, railings or walls which extend more than six feet above grade level (if any portion
<br /> of such structures extends more than six feet above grade level, the entire structure shall
<br /> count toward lot coverage).
<br /> (Code 1984, § 10.03(14)(C); Ord. No. 215 2nd series, § 1, 3-11-2002; Ord. No. 99 3rd series, §
<br /> 1, 1-28-2013)
<br /> Sec. 78-1404.-Tennis courts, sport courts, pools, paddocks, arenas.
<br /> Tennis courts, sport courts, pools and paddocks or arenas, when such accessory structures exceed
<br /> 1,000 square feet footprint area, shall be subject to the following special setback restrictions:
<br /> (1) Front, 30 feet minimum and not within the required front yard nor between the front lot line and
<br /> the principal structure on the property.
<br /> (2) Side, 30 feet minimum and not within the required side yard area.
<br /> (3) Rear, 30 feet minimum and not within the required rear yard area.
<br /> (Code 1984, § 10.03(14)(D); Ord. No. 106 3rd series, § 21, 6-10-2013)
<br /> Sec. 78-1405.-Nonencroachments.
<br /> (a) The following shall not be considered to be encroachments on yard setback requirements:
<br /> (1) Chimneys, flues, belt courses, leaders, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features, cornices,
<br /> eaves,gutters,and similar building elements, provided they do not extend more than two feet into
<br /> a required yard.
<br /> (2) Nameplate signs for one-family dwellings subject to the provisions of article X, division 4 of this
<br /> chapter; lights for illuminating parking areas, loading areas or yards for safety and security
<br /> purposes, provided the direct source of light is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent
<br /> residential property and is located at least five feet from the front lot line; public utility poles and
<br /> overhead lines; mailboxes.
<br /> (3) Terraces, steps, uncovered porches, stoops or similar structures which do not extend above the
<br /> height of the ground floor level of the principal building and extend to a distance of not less than
<br /> two feet from any lot line. Window wells including those for fire egress which do not extend more
<br /> than five feet from the building. Sidewalks, driveways and parking areas when constructed,
<br /> located and used in compliance with other provisions contained within chapter 78. Driveways may
<br /> extend to within five feet of a side lot line.
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