§ 15. Definitions.
For the purposes of this ordinance, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
The word person includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation as well as an individual.
The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
The word shall is mandatory, the word may is permissive.
The words used or occupied include the words intended, designed, or arranged to be used or occupied.
The word lot includes the words plot or parcel.
Accessory use or structure. A use or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to, the principal use or structure.
Apartment house. A building or portion thereof designed or used for three (3) or more dwelling units, with separate housekeeping and cooking facilities for each.
(Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Buildable area. The portion of a lot remaining after required yards have been provided.
Drive-in restaurant or refreshment stand. Any place or premises used for sale, dispensing, or serving of food, refreshments, or beverages in automobiles, including those establishments where customers may serve themselves and may eat or drink the food, refreshments, or beverages on the premises.
Dwelling, single-family. A detached residential dwelling unit whether constructed on the site or prefabricated at an offsite location, other than a mobile home, but including modular homes, designed for and occupied by one (1) family only.
(Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Dwelling, two-family. A detached residential building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed for occupancy by not more than two (2) families.
Dwelling, multiple-family. A residential building designed for or occupied by three (3) or more families, with the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units provided.
Dwelling unit. One (1) room, or rooms connected together, constituting a separate, independent housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy, or rental or lease on a weekly, monthly, or longer basis, and physically separated from any other rooms or dwelling units which may be in the same structure, and containing independent cooking and sleeping facilities.
Family. One (1) or more persons occupying a single dwelling unit, provided that unless all members are related by blood or marriage, no such family shall contain over five (5) persons, but further provided that domestic servants employed on the premises may be housed on the premises without being counted as a family or families.
Filling station. Buildings and premises where gasoline, oil, grease, batteries, tires, and automobile accessories are supplied and dispensed at retail, and where minor mechanical and repair work may also be conducted. No uses are permissible at a filling station which, in the opinion of the City Council, are objectionable by reason of odor, dust, smoke, fumes, gas, noise, or vibration, or may prove hazardous to public health, safety, or general welfare, or may be injurious to property in the neighborhood. If more than five (5) vehicles are stored at a filling station for more than 24 hours, they must be completely hidden from view by a structure or opaque screen. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Garage, private. An accessory building housing one (1) or more vehicles owned and used by occupants of the main building. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Garage, public. A building, or portion thereof, designed or used for servicing, repairing, equipping, hiring, selling, or storing motor-driven vehicles. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Hauling trailer. A trailer designed and normally used for over-the-road transporting of belongings, equipment, merchandise, livestock, and other objects, but not equipped for human habitation. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Home occupation. An occupation conducted in a dwelling unit, provided that:
a)
No person other than members of the family residing on the premises shall be engaged in such occupation;
b)
The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants, and not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation;
c)
There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation other than one (1) sign, not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, nonilluminated, and mounted flat against the wall of the principal building;
d)
No home occupation shall be conducted in any accessory building;
e)
There shall be no sales in connection with such home occupation;
f)
No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off the street and other than in a required front yard;
g)
No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot, if the occupation is conducted in a single-family residence, or outside the dwelling unit if conducted in other than a single-family residence. In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuations in line voltage of the premises.
Junkyard, automobile. A lot on which two (2) or more inoperative, non-functioning automobiles, tractors, or similar vehicles are stored for purposes of salvage, or upon which two (2) or more vehicles have been discarded or disposed of. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Loading space, off-street. Space logically and conveniently located for bulk pickups and deliveries, scaled to delivery vehicles expected to be used, and accessible to such vehicles when required off-street parking spaces are filled. Required off-street loading space is not to be included as off-street parking space in computation of required off-street parking space.
Lot. For purposes of this ordinance, a lot is a parcel of land of at least sufficient size to meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage, and area, and to provide such yards and other open spaces as are herein required. Such lot shall have frontage on an improved public street, or on an approved private street, and may consist of:
a)
A single lot of record;
b)
A portion of a lot of record;
c)
A combination of complete lots of record, of complete lots of record and portions of lots of record, or of portions of lots of record;
d)
A parcel of land described by metes and bounds; provided that in no case of division or combination shall any residual lot or parcel be created which does not meet the requirements of this ordinance.
Lot frontage. The front of a lot shall be construed to be the portion nearest the street. For the purposes of determining yard requirements on corner lots and through lots, all sides of a lot adjacent to streets shall be considered frontage, and yards shall be provided as indicated under Yards in this section.
Lot measurements.
a)
Depth of a lot shall be considered to be the distance between the midpoints of straight lines connecting the foremost points of the side lot lines in front and rearmost points of the side lot lines in the rear.
b)
Width of a lot shall be considered to be the distance between straight lines connecting front and rear lot lines at each side of the lot, measured across the rear of the required front yard; provided however, that width between side lot lines at their foremost points (where they intersect with the street line) shall not be less than eighty (80) percent of the required lot width except in the case of lots on the turning circle of culs-de-sac, where the eighty (80) percent requirement shall not apply.
Lot of record. A lot which is part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the County Clerk, or a lot or parcel described by metes and bounds, the description of which has been so recorded.
Lot types. The diagram (Figure 1) which follows illustrates terminology used in this ordinance with reference to corner lots, interior lots, reversed frontage lots and through lots:
In the diagram, A-corner lot, defined as a lot located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets. A lot abutting on a curved street or streets shall be considered a corner lot if straight lines drawn from the foremost points of the side lot lines to the foremost point of the lot meet at an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees. See lots marked A( ) in the diagram.
B-interior lot, defined as a lot other than a corner lot with only one (1) frontage on a street.
C-through lot, defined as a lot other than a corner lot with frontage on more than one (1) street. Through lots abutting two (2) streets may be referred to as double frontage lots.
D-reversed frontage lot, defined as a lot on which the frontage is at right angles or approximately right angles (interior angle less than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees) to the general pattern in the area. A reversed frontage lot may also be a corner lot (A-D in the diagram), an interior lot (B-D) or a through lot (C-D).
Outdoor advertising business. Provision of outdoor displays or display space on a lease or rental basis only.
Mobile home. A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis and designed to be used without a permanent foundation as a dwelling when connected to utilities for unlimited periods of time; further, a single-family dwelling unit suitable for year-round occupancy and which has provision for compliance with the applicable code requirements for dwellings. Such vehicle shall be eligible for registration and licensing by the State of New Mexico and for being transported on the public streets and highways. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Mobile home, double wide. A mobile home which is constructed in two (2) sections which are put together on the site. Each section has individual axles, tongues, titles, and licenses. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Mobile home park. A tract of land under single ownership upon which two (2) or more mobile homes, occupied or intended to be occupied, are located with suitable supporting elements, and devoted to the purpose of accommodating, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodation, mobile homes located therein for non-transient use. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Mobile home space (lot). A parcel of land set aside for use as a site for one (1) mobile home, including the open spaces around said mobile home, in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Mobile home stand. That portion of the mobile home space intended for occupancy by the mobile home, consisting of a rectangular plot of ground of dimensions to be determined by the size of the unit to be accommodated. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Mobile home subdivision. A unified development of a parcel of land which has been divided for the purposes of individual ownership, into two (2) or more mobile home sites or lots. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Modular home. A dwelling constructed offsite with a framed outside perimeter and then brought to the site and placed on a permanent foundation after removing the frame. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Non-conforming use. Any building, structure, land or use thereof which does not conform to the zoning regulations as set forth and which lawfully existed on the effective date of those regulations with which it does not conform. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Parking space, off-street. For the purposes of this ordinance, an off-street parking space shall consist of a space adequate for parking an automobile with room for opening doors on both sides, together with properly related access to a public street or alley and maneuvering room. Required off-street parking areas for three (3) or more automobiles shall have individual spaces marked, and shall be so designed, maintained and regulated that no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking shall be on any public street, walk, or alley, and so that any automobile may be parked and unparked without moving another.
For the purposes of rough computation, an off-street parking space and necessary access and maneuvering room may be estimated at three hundred (300) square feet, but off-street parking requirements will be considered to be met only when actual spaces meeting the requirements above are provided and maintained, improved in a manner appropriate to the circumstances of the case, and in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the city.
Pickup coach. A structure designed to be mounted on a pickup or truck chassis with sufficient equipment to render suitable for use as temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation uses. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Service building. A building housing toilet facilities for men and women, with such other facilities as may be required by this ordinance. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Setback. The minimum distance between a structure and the present or future street line or property line. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Sewage system, community. A liquid waste treatment system serving two (2) or more parcels for the collection and treatment of liquid waste. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Sewage system, individual. A sewage disposal system which receives waste from one (1) parcel, and includes, but is not limited to, septic tank systems, aerobic disposal systems and evapotranspiration systems. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Sign regulations.
1.
Purpose. Restrict signs that will by their size, location, construction and/or appearance, endanger the public health and safety of individuals or confuse, mislead and/or obstruct vision necessary for traffic safety. To create a more aesthetically pleasing community by regulating signs. Provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all signs defined and located within the Bloomfield City Limits.
2.
Definitions. For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms and words are hereby defined:
(a)
Sign: Shall mean any outdoor display or other representation which shall be so constructed, placed, attached, painted, erected, fastened or manufactured in any other manner whatsoever, so that the same shall be used for advertising.
(b)
Attached sign: Shall mean any sign which is attached, fastened, connected, painted or supported in whole by a building or in part by a building or structure other than a sign structure (which is supported wholly by ground). Attached signs include, awning signs, projecting signs, roof signs and wall signs.
(c)
Awning sign: Is any sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy, or any other protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area.
(d)
Billboard sign: Shall mean an off-premises, freestanding sign at least seventy-two (72) square feet in face area which advertises or directs attention to a business, product, service or event. None of the products or services may be conducted, sold or offered on the premises where the billboard is located.
(e)
Directional sign: Shall mean any sign erected for the convenience of the public such as for directing traffic movement, parking or identifying rest rooms, public telephones, walkways and other similar facilities. Directional signs may contain no advertising message.
(f)
Display surface. Shall mean the entire surface area of the sign, used for the purpose of displaying the advertising, excluding the frame and supports.
(g)
Freestanding sign. Shall mean any sign which is not attached or supported by any part of a building. Freestanding signs include pole signs, ground signs, monument signs, billboard, directional and portable signs.
(h)
Maximum size: Is the total face area of a sign used for the purpose of displaying an advertising message and/or display including the sign frame. In case of irregular shaped signs, maximum size is the area bounded within a single continuous perimeter composed of a square or rectangle. In case of freestanding signs, all references to maximum size refer to one (1) side of a two-sided sign. (See exhibit #1 [referred to herein by reference])
(i)
Mural: Is a non-commercial picture or illustration applied directly to a wall of a building or structure which does not advertise or promote business, service or product. Murals are not considered a sign; unless, picture or illustration relates directly to the business name, logo, insignia or product.
(j)
Neon sign: Shall mean any sign that incorporates the use of neon gas filled tubes in the illumination of the sign lettering and design elements.
(k)
Projecting sign: Shall mean any sign attached to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than twelve (12) inches beyond the surface of said building or wall. Projecting signs shall be placed no less than fourteen (14) feet above the level of the street or sidewalk. Awning signs, roof signs are not considered to be projecting signs.
(l)
Roof sign: Shall mean any sign attached to the roof of a building or structure. The maximum height of this type of sign shall be five (5) feet above the wall or thirty-five (35) feet total combined height of building and sign.
(m)
Spectacular sign: Shall mean any sign which has automatically changing advertising, or which is equipped with glaring or rotating, strobe, flashing or spot lights.
3.
General provisions: The following provisions are required of all on or off premise signs including attached or freestanding signs.
(a)
Business license: Persons engaged in the business of erecting, altering, relocating, constructing or maintaining signs or operating the advertised business with in the city limits, must have a valid city business license.
(b)
Construction specifications: All freestanding signs shall be designed to withstand seventy-five (75) mph wind and shall be stamped and/or certified by a New Mexico licensed professional engineer to withstand said winds.
(c)
All freestanding signs shall have self-supporting structures erected on or attached to concrete foundations.
(d)
No sign shall be erected or constructed that obstructs any fire escape, window or door opening used as a means of ingress egress.
(e)
No sign shall be suspended by non-rigid attachments that will allow the sign to swing in the wind. Exception, a banner may move in the wind.
(f)
All signs must be properly maintained: Exposed surfaces must be clean and painted (if paint is required). Defective parts must be replaced. The city shall have the right to order the repair or removal of any sign which is defective, damaged or deteriorated. This provision applies to all signs within the city limits.
(g)
Shielding of lighting: All signs that require lighting, shall not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic and adjacent residential areas.
(h)
Visibility at intersections and ingress/egress access: A sign may not exceed four (4) feet in height from the adjacent street grade. A clear sight triangle shall be formed by measuring fifty (50) feet it each direction along property lines from the intersection point of both property lines. A sign shall not exceed three (3) feet in height from the adjacent street grade for signs located on ingress and egress access to a parking lot or other similar access. A clear sight triangle shall be formed by a line thirty (30) feet on the front property line and ten (10) feet perpendicular to the front street property line on either side of the entrance/exit and a line connecting these points. (See exhibit #2 [referred to herein by reference])
4.
Off premise signs provisions: An "off premise sign" is any sign identifying or advertising the business, person, activity, goods, products or services not located on the premises where the sign is installed and maintained, or which directs persons to any location not on the premises.
5.
Billboard signs: The only off-premise sign permitted by this ordinance are billboards. All billboards shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a)
Billboards located within the city limits shall not exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet of total face area and shall be spaced a minimum of seven hundred fifty (750) feet apart as measured from ground elevation.
(b)
Billboards shall not be located along any marginal, minor or collector streets. Billboards shall only be allowed on arterial roadways.
(c)
Billboards shall be freestanding signs and shall be supported by a maximum of four (4) upright poles.
(d)
Billboards shall be set back a minimum of thirty (30) feet from the property line along a principal arterial street or behind any established easement, whichever is greater.
(e)
Stacking of billboards vertically or horizontally is prohibited; regardless of total face area permitted.
(f)
Property for billboard signs must be zoned Commercial, Limited Commercial or Light Industrial. A special exception and/or a zone change may be requested for signs in an Agricultural district. No billboards may be placed in any R-1, R-2, R-3, Mobile Home, TH-1, or TH-2 districts.
6.
On premise sign provision: An "on-premise sign" is any sign identifying or advertising the business, person, activity, goods or services sold or offered on the premise where the sign in located and maintained.
(a)
Maximum number of signs: Only one (1) sign per street frontage. For those properties fronting only one (1) street and having an excess of five hundred (500) linear feet of street frontage may have one (1) additional sign.
7.
Temporary signs: A "temporary sign" is any sign constructed and displayed for a limited time period.
(a)
Portable signs. A "portable sign" is any sign designed or constructed to be easily moved from one (1) location to another. Every portable sign must be securely anchored to the ground by ground supports in order to prevent high winds from overturning it.
(b)
Portable signs shall be placed on level ground. Shall be a maximum of five (5) feet tall, and shall have a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet. For double sided signs sixty-four (64) square feet.
(c)
Portable signs shall not be electrified.
(d)
Portable signs shall not be placed on any sidewalk or placed in any public right-of-way.
(e)
Portable signs and banners are classified as temporary signs.
8.
Banners: A "banner" is a sign whose display surface is made from cloth or similar non-rigid material. Banners must be properly secured.
9.
[ Temporary signs:] Temporary signs shall not be displayed for a period longer than ninety (90) days.
10.
Setbacks for on premise and temporary signs: Shall be ten (10) feet from front property line and ten (10) feet from side property line. No sign shall be placed, constructed or allowed on any public right-of-way or utility easement.
11.
Abandoned or dangerous signs: An "abandoned sign" is any on or off premise sign which no longer directs, promotes or advertises a business, lessee, owner, product or activity conducted or product or service available on the premise where such sign(s) is displayed. A "dangerous sign" is any sign that is materially, structurally, or electrically defective whether by construction, maintenance, neglect, abuse or age.
(a)
Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer may inspect a sign at any time.
(b)
If it is determined upon inspection that a sign is abandoned or dangerous or in any way endangers the public the city may issue a order to the owner of the property upon which the sign is located. Said order shall state the nature of the violation and require repair or removal of the sign within thirty (30) days of the date of order.
(c)
Upon vacating the premises or discontinuing the business, the property owner, lessee shall cause all signs, to be removed, blanked out or covered. The owner, lessee will have thirty (30) days from the date of closer of said business.
12.
Prohibited signs: All signs listed below shall be prohibited within the city limits. Any sign found in violation shall be subject to penalty provision of the Bloomfield Municipal Code.
(a)
Signs on public rights-of-way. With the exception of signs lawfully permitted or erected, it shall be unlawful to place a sign upon a public sidewalk, public curb, public street, alley, public right-of-way, public building or structure of any kind belonging to the city, unless, express consent has been obtained first from the City Council.
13.
Exempted signs: No permit is required for the following signs:
(a)
Legal notices and house numbers.
(b)
Garage sale signs, garage sale signs shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours after sale ends.
(c)
Real estate signs.
(d)
Neon window signs.
(e)
On-premise directional signs which direct traffic to and from parking.
(f)
Traffic signs erected by the City, County, State of New Mexico or Federal government.
14.
Non-conforming signs:
(a)
No person may engage in any activity that causes an increase in the extent of nonconforming sign.
(b)
A non-conforming sign may not be moved or replaced except to bring the sign into complete compliance with this ordinance.
(c)
Existing freestanding signs which are in non-conformance due to only their setback measurements are hereby exempt from setback requirements and are considered legal for the life of that sign.
(d)
Temporary and portable signs are not permanent by their nature and are not eligible for non-conforming status.
15.
Administration and enforcement:
1.
Permit procedure.
(a)
Permit applications shall include but not limited to the following information:
Name and address of property owner of property upon which the sign is or will be located. Name and address of contractor who will do the construction or alterations, street address upon which the sign will be located, type of sign(s), site plan showing location, of the proposed sign and all existing structures.
(b)
All sign permits applications shall be accompanied by payment of the appropriate fee established by the City Council.
(c)
A sign permit may be suspended or revoked for any false statement or misrepresentation on a application. The permit becomes null and void; if work does not commence within ninety (90) days and project not completed within one hundred eighty (180) days.
16.
Exemption: Any individual or business, who believes that any of the requirements contained in this ordinance, causes a substantial hardship or injustice because of extenuating circumstances, may request a special exception from the city.
(a)
The following procedures shall be followed: A completed special exception application form filled out and submitted to the City Council via the Planning and Zoning Administrator along with written explanation of the alleged hardship.
(b)
The city may approve the special exception request provided; the public welfare and the interest of the city are protected, general intent of this ordinance is preserved and strict application of the requirements contained in this ordinance would result in real difficulties and substantial hardship and deprive subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity under the same zoning classification.
Permit fees: The sign permit fees set forth are adopted and the following fee is established: One dollar ($1.00) for each square foot of display surface area. (Ord. No. 323, 9-14-98)
Special exception. A special exception is a use that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout the zoning division or district but which, if controlled as to number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety, welfare, morals, order, comfort, convenience, appearance, prosperity, or general welfare. Such uses may be permitted in such zoning division or district as special exceptions, if specific provision for such special exceptions is made in this zoning ordinance.
Street line. The right-of-way line of a street.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground, or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground. Among other things, structures include buildings, mobile homes, walls, fences, billboards, and poster panels.
Travel trailer. A vehicular portable structure built on a chassis designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel and recreational purposes, and having a body width not exceeding eight (8) feet and a length not exceeding forty (40) feet when equipped for the road. A travel trailer can be a self-propelled vehicle, such as a motor home or pickup coach, or a vehicle without a means of self-propulsion, such as a mobile home. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Travel trailer park. A unified development under private ownership designed primarily for transient service on which two (2) or more travel trailers can be parked, situated or used for the purpose of supplying to the public a parking space for such vehicles. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Travel trailer stand. A parcel or area of land for the placement of a single (1) travel trailer and the exclusive use of its occupants and which is located in a travel trailer park. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Variance. A variance is a relaxation of the terms of the zoning ordinance where such variance will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in unnecessary and undue hardship. As used in this ordinance, a variance is authorized only for height, area, and size of structure or size of yards and open spaces; establishment or expansion of a use otherwise prohibited shall not be allowed by variance, nor shall a variance be granted because of the presence of non-conformities in the zoning district or uses in an adjoining zoning district.
Water supply system, community. A water supply system serving two (2) or more parcels. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Water supply system, individual. A water supply System Serving one (1) parcel. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Yard. A required open space other than a court unoccupied and unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure from thirty (30) inches above the general ground level of the graded lot upward; provided however, that fences, walls, poles, posts, and other customary yard accessories, ornaments, and furniture may be permitted in any yard subject to height limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of visibility.
Yard, front. A yard extending between side lot lines and between the front yard line setback and the front street line of the lot. In any required front yard, no fence or wall shall be permitted which materially impedes vision across such yard above the height of thirty (30) inches, and no hedge or other vegetation shall be permitted which materially impedes vision across such yard between the heights of thirty (30) inches and ten (10) feet.
In the case of through lots, unless the prevailing front yard pattern on adjoining lots indicates otherwise, front yards shall be provided on all frontages. Where one (1) of the front yards that would normally be required on a through lot is not in keeping with the prevailing yard pattern, the administrative official may waive the requirement for the normal front yard and substitute therefore a special yard requirement which shall not exceed the average of the yards provided on adjacent lots.
In the case of corner lots and reversed frontage lots, minimum yard requirements for the second front yard shall be the same as those for side yards in each zone, provided that the depth of the second front yard shall be at least half the depth of the required main front yard.
In the case of lots with more than two (2) frontages, the administrative official shall determine the front yard requirements, subject to the following limitations: 1) At least one (1) front yard shall be provided having the full depth required generally in the district; 2) No other front yard on such lot shall have less than half the full depth required generally.
Depth of required front yards shall be measured at right angles to a straight line joining the foremost points of the side lot lines. The foremost point of the side lot line, in the case of rounded property corners at street intersections, shall be assumed to be the point at which the side and front lot lines would have met without such rounding. Front and rear front yard lines shall be parallel. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Yard, side. A yard extending from the rear line of the required front yard to the rear lot line, or in the absence of any clearly defined rear lot line to the point on the lot farthest from the intersection of the lot line involved with the public street. In the case of through lots, side yards shall extend from the rear lines of front yards required. In the case of corner lots, yards remaining after the establishment of main and second front yards and a rear yard shall be considered side yards.
Width of a required side yard shall be measured in such a manner that the yard established is a strip of the minimum width required by district regulations with its inner edge parallel with the side lot line. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Yard, rear. A yard extending across the rear of the lot between inner side yard lines. In the case of through lots, there will be no rear yards, only front and side yards. In the case of corner lots, the rear yard shall be that yard at the opposite end of the lot from the main front yard.
Depth of a required rear yard shall be measured in such manner that the yard established is a strip of at least the minimum width required by district regulations with its inner edge paralleled with the rear lot line. (Ord. No. 115, § 7, 6-26-78)
Yard, special. A yard behind any required yard adjacent to a public street, required to perform the same functions as a side or rear yard, but adjacent to a lot line so placed or oriented that neither the term "side yard" nor the term "rear yard" clearly applies. In such cases, the administrative official shall require a yard with minimum dimensions as generally required for a side yard or a rear yard in the district, determining which shall apply by the relation of the portion of the lot on which the yard is to be located to the adjoining lot or lots, with due regard to the orientation and location of structures and buildable areas thereon.