107-463 - Modifications of special yard regulations for certain zoning lots

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024

On application, the City Planning Commission may, by certification, modify the underlying #rear yard# regulations and thereby
allow #single-# or #two-family residences# to be built on the #side# or #rear lot line#, provided the following conditions are
satisfied:

(a)    When a #building# is located on the #side lot line#, the entire required #side yard# equivalent shall be provided along the
       other #side lot line# of the same #zoning lot#. On the adjacent #zoning lot# there shall be a #side yard# of at least 10 feet,
       #abutting# the #building# wall which is located on the #side lot line#.

(b)    When a #single-# or #two-family residence# is located on the #rear lot line#, the #zoning lots# #abutting# the entire #rear
       lot line# shall provide a #rear yard# of at least 40 feet. If the #building# on either #zoning lot# has a height greater than
       two #stories#, then such #building# shall have a 10-foot rear setback above the height of the second #story#.

(c)    When #single-# or #two-family residences# share a party wall along the #rear lot line#, if at any level either #building# is
       set back from the #rear lot line#, each #building# shall have a setback at the same height and such rear setback shall be at
       least 20 feet in depth.

The Commission shall also find that:

(1)    such modifications of #side# or #rear yards# or equivalents blend harmoniously with the entire development;

(2)    there is no adverse effect with regard to adequate light and air to the #residences#;

(3)    such modification results in the maximum preservation of trees;

(4)    there is an agreement which provides access for maintenance of the #building# wall located on the #lot line#; and

(5)    a condition to the grant of any certification shall be that the requirements of Section 107-90 (SPECIAL
        ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR RECORDATION) have been satisfied.