23-46 Minimum Required Side Yards

Basic Regulations - Side Yards


R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

In all districts, as indicated, #side yards# shall be provided on any #zoning lot# as specified in this Section, except as otherwise provided in the following Sections:

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

1. #Detached# and #zero lot line buildings#
   
   In all districts, as indicated, for #zoning lots# containing only #single-family detached residences# or, where permitted, for #two-family detached residences# or #single-# or #two- family residences# in #zero lot line buildings#, or any combination thereof, #side yards# shall be provided as set forth in the table in this paragraph, except that on #corner lots# in R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 Districts, one #side yard# shall be at least 20 feet in width:
   
   

   MINIMUM REQUIRED SIDE YARDS
   Number Required	Required Total Width (in feet)	Required Minimum Width of any #Side Yard# (in feet)	District
   2 2 2 2 1	35 20 13 10* 8*	15 8 5 2* 0*	R1-1 R1-2 R2 R2A R3-1 R3-2 R4-R10 R2X R3X R4A R5A R3A R4-1 R4B R5B R5D

   
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   *         Additional regulations apply pursuant to paragraph (c) of this Section
   

R3-1 R3-2 R4 R4-1 R4B R5

2. #Semi-detached buildings#
   
   In the districts indicated, for #zoning lots# containing only #single-# or #two-family semi-detached residences#, a #side yard# shall be provided as set forth in the table in this paragraph, except that on #corner lots#, one #side yard# shall be at least 20 feet in width:
   
   

   MINIMUM REQUIRED SIDE YARD
   Feet	District
   8 4*	R3-1 R3-2 R4 R5 R4-1 R4B R5B R5D

   
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   *         Additional regulations apply pursuant to paragraph (c) of this Section
   
   
3. Additional regulations
   
   
   1. Eight foot open area required between #buildings# containing #residences#
      
      An open area with a minimum total width of eight feet is required between #buildings# containing #residences# on adjacent #zoning lots#. Such open area must be parallel to the #side lot line# and may be located on either one or both sides of such common #side lot line#. (See Figure A)
      
      
      
                                                  Figure A
                                                (23-461c1)
      
      
   2. When #side yards# total more than 13 feet
      
      However, where such open area requirements result in #side yards# totaling more than 13 feet on the subject #zoning lot#, the width of such #side yards# may be reduced to not less than five feet, provided that the total width of both #side yards# on the subject #zoning lot# is at least 13 feet. (See Figure B)
      
      
      
                                                   Figure B
                                                 (23-461c2)
      
      
   3. Permitted obstructions in open areas between #buildings#
      
      Only air conditioning condensation units, chimneys, downspouts, eaves, exterior wall thickness, gutters, open #accessory# off-street parking spaces, ramps for access by people with disabilities, and steps as set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 23-44 shall be permitted obstructions in open areas required pursuant to paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this Section, provided such obstructions, not including #accessory# off-street parking spaces, may not reduce the minimum width of the open area by more than three feet.
   
   
   4. Minimum #side yard# requirements for #zoning lots# adjacent to certain #side yards#
      
      A #side yard# at least five feet wide shall be provided on any #zoning lot# along the common #side lot line# of any adjacent #zoning lot# with an existing #detached residence# whose #side yards# total at least 13 feet in width, with both #side yards# on such adjacent #zoning lot# at least five feet in width, or with an existing #semi-detached residence# with a #side yard# at least eight feet in width. (See Figure C)
      
      
      
                                                   Figure C
                                                 (23-461c4)

R3-2 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

In the districts indicated, except as set forth in Section 23-461 (Side yards for single- or two-family residences) or Section 23-49 (Special Provisions for Side Lot Line Walls), #side yards# shall be provided for all #zoning lots# with #buildings# containing #residences# as provided in this Section:

R3-2 R4 R5

1. In the districts indicated, except R4B, R5B or R5D Districts, two #side yards#, each with a minimum required width of eight feet, shall be provided. However, if the #aggregate width of street walls# of a #residential building# is more than 80 feet or, for #abutting buildings# if the combined #aggregate width of street walls# of all such #abutting buildings# on a #zoning lot# is more than 80 feet, then two #side yards# shall be provided, each equal to not less than 10 percent of such #aggregate width of street walls#. For #zoning lots# where no such #buildings# exceed a height of two #stories# and a #basement#, #side yards# need not exceed 15 feet in width.
   
   However, on all #corner lots# in #lower density growth management areas#, one #side yard# shall be at least 20 feet in width.

R4B R5B R5D

2. In the districts indicated, no #side yards# are required; however, where a #building# containing #residences# on an adjacent #zoning lot# has a #side yard#, an open area with a minimum width of eight feet and parallel to the #side lot line# is required along the common #side lot line# between such #buildings#. Obstructions permitted pursuant to paragraph (c)(3) of Section 23-461 (Side yards for single- or two-family residences) shall be permitted in such open areas.

R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

3. In the districts indicated, no #side yards# are required. However, if any open area extending along a #side lot line# is provided at any level, it shall have a minimum width of eight feet, measured perpendicular to the #side lot line#, and extend along the entire #side lot line#, except where a #court# is provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 23-60 (HEIGHT AND SETBACK REGULATIONS). Obstructions permitted pursuant to paragraph (a) of Section 23-44 (Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents) shall be permitted in such open areas.

R3-2 R4 R5

In the districts indicated, except R4B, R5B or R5D Districts, the #aggregate width of street walls# of a #building# containing #residences# or, for #abutting buildings# the combined #aggregate width of street walls# of all such #abutting buildings# on a #zoning lot#, shall not exceed the width set forth in the following table:

MAXIMUM AGGREGATE WIDTH OF STREET WALLS
Feet	District
125 185	R3-2 R4 R5

However, the City Planning Commission may authorize, in R4 and R5 Districts, #aggregate width of street walls# in excess of 185 feet, provided the Commission finds that:

1. the #street wall# is adequately articulated by such design features as variable setbacks, stoops, bay windows or changes in the heights of the #buildings#; and


2. the #development# or #enlargement# will not be incompatible with #buildings# on the surrounding #blocks#.

The Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to minimize adverse effects on the character of the surrounding area.

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

1. In the districts indicated, if a #building# used for permitted non-#residential uses# has an #aggregate width of street walls# equal to 60 feet or less, two #side yards# shall be provided, each with a minimum required width of eight feet. If such #building# has an #aggregate width of street walls# equal to more than 60 feet, two #side yards# shall be provided, each equal to not less than 15 percent of the #aggregate width of street walls#.

R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

2. In the districts indicated, no #side yards# are required. However, if any open area extending along a #side lot line# is provided at any level, it shall be at least eight feet wide.