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June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions R-2 Single-Family 15,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft. 10 ft. See Note 1 1,050 ft. 440 ft. Residential* 1 See Zoning Code Sections 156.122(A)(3) and 156.133(B)(1) and (2) YARD, REQUIRED YARD, & BUILDING LINE As discussed last month, under CentervilleÔs current code a ÑyardÒ is synonymous with Ñsetback.Ò When the code references a yard, it most often means the setback (but not always). Most readers think the word ÑyardÒ is anywhere on the property around the house. Staff suggested replacing most instances of the word ÑyardÒ with Ñsetback.Ò Proposed deletions are struck through and new text in blue. BUILDING LINE. A line, parallel to a lot street line, that passes through the point of the principal building nearest the front said lot line. SETBACK. The minimum horizontal distance between a lot line and a building line or use. A required open space on a lot which is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided for herein. The measurement of a SETBACK shall be construed as the minimum horizontal distance between the lot line and the building line or edge of a structure. YARD. A required The open space on a lot which is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided for herein. The measurement of a YARD SETBACK shall be construed as the minimum horizontal distance between the a lot line and the a building line or edge of a structure line. YARD SETBACK, FRONT. A yard extending across the full width of the front lot between side lot lines and extending from the front property line to the depth required in the yard regulations of the district in which the lot is located. On a corner lot, both street frontages shall be considered the front. The area extending along the full length of a front lot line between side lot lines and to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which it is located. YARD SETBACK, REAR. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located between the rear line of the building and the rear lot line and extending for the full width of the lot. The area lying along the full length of the rear lot line between side lot lines and extending inwardly to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which the lot is located. YARD SETBACK, SIDE. A yard between the side line of the lot and the nearest line of the building and extending from the front yard to the rear yard. The area lying between the side line of a lot and extending inwardly to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which the lot is located, and which lies between the front and rear setbacks.