02-24-2005 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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ZONING § 106-261 Sec. 106-237. Conformance with thoroughfare plan. All buildings shall be placed in such a manner that they will not obstruct future streets which may be constructed using existing rights -of -way or dedicated rights -of -way in accor- dance with the adopted thoroughfare plan of the city. (Ord. No. 1501-Z-1, § 5(exh. D), 2-9-98) Sec. 106-238. One principal building allowed per lot. Except in the case of apartment or condominium developments, industrial developments and planned unit developments, as provided for in this chapter, not more than one principal building shall be located on a lot. The words "principal building" shall be given their common, ordinary meaning; in case of doubt or on any question of interpretation the decision of the enforcement officer shall be final, subject to the right of appeal to the'board of adjustment. (Ord. No. 1501-Z-1, § 5(exh. D), 2-9-98) Sec. 106-239. Application of yard and parking requirements to through lots. On a through lot within residential districts (a lot fronting on two substantially parallel streets), the rear lot line shall be defined as the major street, where access is prohibited, and the minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet for applying the yard and parking regulations of this chapter. (Ord. No. 1501-Z-1, § 5(exh. D), 2-9-98) Sec. 106-240. Minimum building setback. Except in a planned unit development, no building shall be located closer than ten feet from any existing or proposed street right-of-way. (Ord. No. 1501-Z-1, § 5(exh. D), 2-9-98) Secs. 106-241-106-260. Reserved. DIVISION 9. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES* Sec. 106-261. Generally. The general public, the planning and zoning commission and the board of adjustment are directed to take note that nonconformities in the use and development of land and buildings are.to be avoided, or eliminated where now existing, wherever and whenever possible, except when necessary'to preserve property rights, specific structures, lots, or uses established prior to the date these regulations became effective as to the property in question, and when necessary to promote the general welfare and to protect the character of surrounding property. It shall be the responsibility of the planning and zoning commission and the board of adjustment to assist the city council in achieving this goal by advising the city council of their *Note —See the editor's note to div. 8. Supp. No. 1 CD106:37