§ 6. Rear yards.

(1)

In all districts where buildings are erected or structurally altered for dwelling purposes there shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than twenty (20) per cent of the depth of the lot, provided such rear yard need not exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

(2)

In the "F" and "G" Districts there shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than twenty (20) per cent of the depth of the lot, provided such rear yard need not exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

(3)

In the "H", "J", "K", "L" and "M" Districts, when property is not used for dwelling purposes, and when not abutting on the rear of a Dwelling District, no rear yard is required. If abutting on the rear on a Dwelling District, "A", "B", "C" or "E" then a rear yard of at least ten (10) feet is required.

(4)

In computing the required depth of a rear yard for any building where such yard abuts an alley, the depth of the lot may be considered to the center of the alley, and the required depth of rear yard measured from the center of said alley.

(5)

An accessory building not exceeding one (1) story in height may occupy not more than sixty (60) per cent of a minimum required rear yard.

(6)

An accessory building exceeding one (1) story in height may occupy not more than forty (40) per cent of a minimum required rear yard.

(7)

In the "E-1" district no rear yard is required; the building may be erected at the rear property line.

(8)

In the "R" district there shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, provided such rear yard need not exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

(Ord. of 10-10-78; Ord. No. 97-02, § E, 3-18-97)