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SECTION 23 - AREA REQUIREMENTS A. Minimum Lot Area: The gross area of the lot includes internal side- walks, recreation areas, floor space, parking area, open space and utility easements, but does not include any public right-of-way street easements, or alley easements. B. Where a minimum size is not specified, the intention of this Ordinance is that each lot shall be of sufficient size and dimension and adequate access to a public right-of-way and utilities for its intended use after complying with the requirements set forth in this and other applicable ordinances and is compatible with those uses around it. c. Unenclosed carports may be built within five (5) feet of the rear property line in the D and M zones, when using an alley for access. D. Only one primary residential structure may be erected on an R-l, R-2, or TH lot; and no more than one (1) single-family residential structure may be erected on a D or M lot, if that is the only usage. E. The City Council has the power to pass an ordinance establishing a setback line greater than in the area requirements listed in each dis- trict, where exceptional conditions so require. One specific condition allowing for greater setback requirement would be along proposed and existing thoroughfares as designated in the adopted thoroughfare plan. F. Where a Townhouse is not separated from an adjacent structure by a firewall, the setback from each side lot line shall be seven and one-half (7-1/2) feet each side. Side yard setback on corner lots shall be fifteen (15) feet. G. On double frontage lots, the required front yard setback shall be provided on both streets. H. The ordinary projections of roof overhangs, including eaves, cornices, gutters, and downspouts, may project beyond a required setback line a distance of up to thirty-six (36) inches. At no time, however may such a projection extend to within five feet of any lot line. I. An accessory building not exceeding twenty (20) feet in height may occupy no more than the percentage coverage of the r~quired rear yard specified within the district requirements. An accessory building, however, shall be no closer than ten (10) feet to the main building, and no closer than five (5) feet to the side or rear lot line. J. Fences or shrubbery in R-l, R-2 and TH Zoning Districts in the front setback line shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. Fences along interior lot lines starting from the front building setback line to the rear property line shall not exceed six (6) feet. -40- I I I