Ord. #144, Second Series Revising Chapter 156 (Including Table 156A.1)

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(B)Computing front setbacks.For the purpose of computing front setback dimensions, measurements shall be taken from the nearest point of the front wall of the building to the street right-of-way line subject to the following qualifications: (1)Cornices,canopies or eaves may extend into the required front setback a distance not exceeding two feet, six inches; (2)A covered or uncovered landing place, steps,or stoop may extend into the required front yard setback to a distance not exceeding six feet,if its floor is no higher than the entrance floor of the building.An open railing no higher than three feet may be placed around the structure. Such permitted encroachment shall not be enclosed with walls, screens,windows,etc.but must be completely open and if covered,the cover may be cantilevered or supported with columns and must be constructed in similar quality and appearance as the building and may not be constructed with metal roofs or metal columns; (3)The above enumerated architectural features may also extend into any side or rear setback to the same extent,except that no porch,terrace or outside stairway shall project more than three feet into any side setback and then, in the case of an outside stairway, only if it is unroofed and unenclosed above and below the steps.In no case shall a porch, stair landing or any other architectural feature extend closer than four feet to the side property line; and Section 7. Revisions to§ 156.166(G)PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. (G)Off-street loading.A loading space shall have minimum dimensions of not less than 12 feet in width, 50 feet in length,exclusive of driveways,aisles and other circulation areas. One off- street loading space shall be provided and maintained on the same lot for each commercial and industrial use requiring regular delivery of goods and having a modified gross floor area of more than 10,000 square feet. One loading space shall be provided for each additional 25,000 square feet or fraction thereof.No off-street loading space shall be located in any required setback adjoining any residential use.Required off-street loading space shall not be included as off-street parking space in computing required off-street parking space.Vehicles utilizing this loading space shall not project into the public right-of-way. Section 8. Revisions to§ 156.178(A)(2)LANDSCAPING. NOTES: 2 Trees shall be deciduous.Unit exposures with street frontage shall be planted in the front yard area consistent with section 156.178 (B).