§ IX. 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) percent of the depth of the lot, provided such rear yards 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) percent 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 or the rear of a dwelling district, "A", "B", "C" or "D", 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 or garage apartment not exceeding one story in height may occupy not more than sixty (60) percent of a minimum required rear yard.

(6)

An accessory building or garage apartment, exceeding one story or more in height, may occupy not more than forty (40) percent of a minimum required rear yard.

(7)

An accessory building or garage apartment, one story or more in height, or attached or detached garage, must have a minimum distance of five (5) feet from the rear lot line.

(8)

The face (door or doors for ingress and egress of motor vehicles) of a private garage, either attached or detached, shall not be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any side or rear lot line in any single-family, duplex, three-family, four-family, or multiple-family zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2116, § 2, 5-13-71; Ord. No. 2117, § 2, 5-13-71)