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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”.

(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

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