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(g) Accessory buildings shall not be nearer than 8 feet to any lot line, except
that buildings on or with respect to lots existing prior to the adoption of
Ordinance 2003-32 (i.e., October 7, 2003) shall not be nearer than 4 feet to
any lot line. Where a private garage has an entrance facing an alley, the
entrance shall not be located nearer than 10 feet from the nearest alley line.
Accessory buildings must comply with all setback requirements.

(h) The provisions of Section 17.18(2) relating to “home occupations” and
home “professional office” shall apply to all accessory buildings in
residential districts.

(i) No accessory building is allowed without a principal structure existing on
the same lot.

(2) Non-Residential Accessory Building Restrictions. The number and size of
accessory buildings allowed in non-residential districts shall be as permitted by the
Plan Commission.

17.11 Reserved.

17.12 Reserved.

17.13 FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARD REGULATIONS.

(1) No part of a yard or open space provided about any building in compliance with
the provisions of this chapter shall be included as a part of a yard or open space
required for another building.

(2) Where boundary lines of different districts coincide there shall be a side yard in
each district. The width of the side yard in the district with the smaller required
minimum side yard shall be the average width of the required minimum side yards
in the two abutting districts. Any rear yard abutting a district boundary line shall
have a minimum width and depth in the less restricted district equal to the average
of the required minimum widths and depths for such yard in the two districts
which abut the district boundary line.

(3) Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky unobstructed, except for
accessory buildings in a rear yard and the ordinary projections of sills, belt
courses, cornices and ornamental features extending not more than 12”.

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