§ 27-403. Building Placement and Access.

1. 

Whenever feasible, buildings shall not be accessed directly from the street and there shall be no parking in the front yard, particularly if alley access is available. When front yard access is necessary, it shall be designed to avoid vehicle parking in the front yard, and garage doors shall be set back at least 20 feet from the front building facade.

2. 

While buildings should be placed at the required build-to line in their respective zoning district, civic/institutional buildings may be set back to enhance their architecture and civic function along the street.

3. 

The facade of dwellings and principal nonresidential buildings shall be oriented or face toward a street or a public or private open space designed as a green or plaza that includes pedestrian walkways for circulation.

[Added by Ord. 2016-2268, 11/1/2016]

4. 

Mechanical equipment, such as air conditioning and heating units, shall not be located in the front yard.

[Added Ord. No. 2019-2308, 10/8/2019]

Ord. 2227, 12-10-2013