11.3.A.3 Corner Side Yard for Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings

a.  For single-family and two-family dwellings within the residential districts of the Historic Urban Neighborhood Districts, the corner side yard is established by any one (1) of the following methods.

i.  As of the effective date of this Ordinance, the current corner side yard of the existing structure may be set as the required corner side yard. When a structure is demolished, the demolition permit shall indicate the dimension of the corner side yard prior to demolition. The required corner side yard is that which is indicated on the demolition permit.

ii.  The required corner side yard may be that indicated on the most recent survey or Sanborn maps.

iii.  A minimum of ten percent (10%) of lot width.

b.  The required corner side yard build-to line is measured as the narrowest dimension from the corner side lot line to the principal structure. The measurement is taken from the building walls of the principal structure and does not include permitted encroachments or architectural features, such as uncovered porches, bay windows, steps, and stoops. 

c. The applicant is permitted a plus or minus three (3) foot variation from a corner side yard build-to line established by any of the above methods.

Ord. 29126, 8-12-22, ZD016/22