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(4) Open and enclosed fire escapes and fire towers may project into a required yard
not more than 5’ provided they be so located as not to obstruct light and
ventilation.

(5) Temporary Structures and Temporary Storage. No temporary structure or
temporary storage is allowed within a front yard. Temporary storage and
temporary structures may be located in side yards or rear yards for a period of not
longer than five months in any 12-month period. For purposes of this section, a
“temporary structure” is any structure that is designed without a permanent
foundation, and “temporary storage” means the keeping of any item(s) anywhere
on a property outside of a permanent structure and, with respect to legally- and
mechanically-operable motor vehicles, any place but a property’s driveway. Any
temporary structure or temporary storage use other than as allowed in this
subsection is permitted only as otherwise provided in this Chapter for permanent
structures or permanent storage. Temporary structures and temporary storage may
be permitted within side yard and rear yard setback areas provided that such uses
do not cause adverse impacts on neighboring properties, including due to storm
water runoff or snow accumulation.

17.14 SETBACKS.

(1) Where 50% or more of the frontage within 120 feet on both sides of a property
(excluding the width of any streets) is occupied by buildings having setbacks
which are greater or less than the setback required by this chapter for the district in
which such frontage is located, the setback shall be the average setback
established by such buildings.

(2) Where less than 50% of the frontage is occupied by buildings, the setback for the
remainder of the frontage shall be as follows: (Am. #089-04)

(a) Greater Setbacks. Where vacant lots abut an occupied lot having a setback
greater than is required by this chapter, the setback on the abutting vacant
lots shall be the average of the setback required by this chapter for the
district in which such lot is located and the setback on the occupied lot.

(b) Lesser Setbacks. Where vacant lots abut an occupied lot having a setback
less than is required by this chapter, the setback on the vacant lots shall be
the setback required by this chapter for the district in which such lots are
located. No part of the building on such occupied lot which is within the
setback line shall be enlarged or structurally altered unless such
enlargement or structural alteration is outside the setback line required by
this chapter for the district in which such lot is located. The purpose of this

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