§ 118-1083. Minimum lot area, frontage and setbacks.

(a)

A minimum lot size of 90 feet wide by 120 feet deep shall be required for lakefront lots within the urban village planned unit development district. No minimum lot size shall be required for non-lakefront lots; however residential areas within an urban village planned unit development must provide a mixture of lot sizes.

(b)

Each dwelling unit or other permitted use shall have access to a public street either directly or indirectly via a private road or other area dedicated to public or private use guaranteeing access. Permitted uses are not required to front on a publicly dedicated road. The city shall be allowed access on privately owned roads, easements and common open space.

(c)

The minimum distance between structures and side yards shall be as follows:

(1)

For single-family platted lots, minimum side yard requirements shall be as follows:

a.

For lot width less than 70 feet: Five feet.

b.

For lot width 70 feet to 84 feet: Seven and one-half feet.

c.

For lot width greater than 84 feet: Ten feet.

d.

For zero lot line single-family detached development: Ten feet.

e.

Along the side yard of each single-family platted lot containing a drainage easement, there shall be maintained a five-foot wide area unobstructed by equipment.

(2)

For townhouses, unplatted residential development, commercial development, and all development other than single-family platted lots, the distance between structures shall be as follows:

a.

Between structures of 20 feet in height or less: 15 feet.

b.

Between structures of 20 and 30 feet in height: 20 feet.

c.

Between structures of 30 feet and 40 feet in height: 25 feet.

d.

Between structures over 40 feet in height: 40 feet, plus five feet for each additional ten feet of height or fraction thereof over 40 feet.

e.

Between structures of varying heights, the larger distance separation shall be required.

(d)

A minimum 25-foot yard shall be required from the nearest part of any building wall to the edge of any public right-of-way or private street, and all structures shall have a minimum 20-foot rear yard. A minimum 25-foot yard shall be maintained between the walls of all structures and the perimeter of the UVPUD. Additional perimeter yard requirements for multistory buildings shall be figured at five additional feet for each ten feet of height over the first story.

(e)

Maximum height shall be 50 feet, not to exceed three stories, unless approved by special exception by the city commission in addition to a finding by the city commission that height in excess of 50 feet will be compatible with adjacent uses and will substantially further the health, safety or general welfare of the citizens of the city.

(f)

Accessory buildings or structures may only be placed in the rear yard according to the requirements of this chapter.

(g)

Building setbacks from water areas and lakes shall be 30 feet from the normal high water line.

(Ord. No. 12-24, § 3, 5-24-12)