Lake County Zoning Code § 42.6 Front yard exceptions

(a) Where four (4) or more lots in a block, in the same zoning district and on the same side of the street, have been improved with buildings (not including accessory buildings), the required front yard (setback) may be reduced to the average of the existing setbacks; provided that no such front yard shall be less than five (5) feet. If the block is more than 800 feet between intersections, only those parcels within 400 feet of both sides of the subject parcel shall be considered. Vacant lots shall be averaged at the required front yard (setback) line. Any improved lot shall not be averaged at a greater distance than the required yard. This section shall not be interpreted to reduce the required setback for a garage entrance.

(b) Solar energy systems attached to the south elevation of a principal building may encroach up to six (6) feet into the required front yard.

(c) Additions may be made to dwelling units within the required front yard, provided that such addition into the required front yard does not exceed the encroachment of the existing main structure. Additions proposed pursuant to this section which are within ten (10) feet of the front property line shall be subject to the approval of a minor use permit. (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)