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Article 15 — SP Zone Requirements and Standards for Specific Plan No. 312

Riverside County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Riverside County

Editor's note— Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1a.—p., adopted May 19, 2020, amended Article 15 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Article 15, §§ 17.168.1230—17.168.1340, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 348.4771, §§ 2a.—l., 12-3-2013.

17.168.1230 - Planning Areas 1 and 40.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 1 and 40 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.a.(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8); b.(l); and c.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section. 8.100.a. shall also include open space and trails.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 1 and 40 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1a., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1240 - Planning Areas 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.a.(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8); b.(1); and c.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100.a. shall also include open space.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1b., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1250 - Planning Areas 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.a.(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8); b.(1); and c.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100.a. shall also include open space detention facilities.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1c., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1260 - Planning Area 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17A, and 20/21.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17A, and 20/21 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(3) and (4); b.(1) and (3); and e. shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 6.1.b. shall also include community recreation centers, athletic fields and playgrounds.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17A, and 20/21 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Article VI, Section 6.2.b., and e.(4) shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Lot area shall not be less than six thousand (6,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

Chimneys and fireplaces shall be allowed to encroach into side yards a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section

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17.168.1270 - Planning Areas 10, 12, 17B, 18B, and 25.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 10, 12, 17B, 18B, and 25 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(3) and (4); b.(1) and (3); and e. shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 10, 12, 17B, 18B, and 25 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the

development standard set forth in Article VI, Section 6.2.e.(4) shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Chimneys and fireplaces shall be allowed to encroach into side yards a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section

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17.168.1280 - Planning Area 7.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Area 7 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(3) and (4); b.(1) and (3); and e. shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Area 7 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Article VI, Section 6.2.b. and e.(4) shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Lot area shall be not less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

Chimneys and fireplaces shall be allowed, to encroach into side yards a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in Section

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17.168.1290 - Planning Area 15.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Area 15 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.a.(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (8), and (9); b.(1); and c.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100.a. shall also include trails and water quality/detention basins.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Area 15 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1g., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1300 - Planning Areas 8, 16, 18A, 28, and 41.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 8, 16, 18A, 28, and 41 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.a.(1), (2), (6) and (8); b.(1); and c.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100.a. shall also include public parks, private parks, dog parks, and trails.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 8, 16, 18A, 28, and 41 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1h., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1310 - Planning Area 19.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Area 19 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9); b.(1), (3), and (5); c.(1); and e.(1) shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Area 19 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Section 6.2.b., c., d., e.(1), (2), (3) and e.(4) shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Lot area shall not be less than five thousand (5,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

The minimum average lot width of a standard lot shall be forty-five (45) feet. The minimum lot width fronting on a cul-de-sac or knuckle shall be thirty-five (35) feet. The minimum average lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet.

C.

The minimum front yard setback to a habitable portion of the main structure shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum front yard setback to covered porches, courtyards, and balconies shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum front yard setback to the garage shall be twenty (20) feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

D.

The minimum side yard setback shall be five feet for interior lots. The minimum side yard setback for corner lots facing a street shall be ten (10) feet. Chimneys, fireplaces, media centers, and air conditioning units may encroach into the required side yard setback a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the side rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

E.

The minimum rear yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet, except that dwelling units with a minimum front yard setback to a habitable portion of the main structure of ten (10) feet shall provide a minimum rear yard setback of twenty (20) feet. Covered patios, balconies and decks may encroach into the required rear yard setback a maximum of five feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1i., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1320 - Planning Areas 22, 26, 31, 33, and 39.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 22, 26, 31, 33, and 39 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9); b.(1), (3), (4), and (5); c.(1); and e.(1) shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 22, 26, 31, 33, and 39 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Section 6.2.b., c., d., e.(1), e.(4), and g. shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Lot area shall not be less than five thousand and five hundred (5,500) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

The minimum average lot width of a standard lot shall be fifty (50) feet. The minimum average lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet.

C.

The minimum frontage of a lot shall be fifty (50) feet, except that lots fronting on knuckles or cul-de-sacs may have a minimum frontage of thirty-five (35) feet measured along the right-of-way line. Lot frontage along curvilinear streets may be measured at the building setback in accordance with zone development standards.

D.

The minimum front yard setback to a habitable portion of the main structure shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum front yard setback to front-entry garages shall be twenty (20) feet. The minimum front yard setback to side-entry garages shall be ten (10) feet.

E.

The minimum front and rear yard setback to covered porches, courtyards, and balconies shall be ten (10) feet.

F.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media centers, and air conditioning units shall be allowed to encroach into side yards at a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

G.

No lot shall have more than seventy (70) percent of its net area covered with buildings or structures.

H.

A minimum of ten (10) percent of the lots in each Planning Area shall include a single-story architectural element including, but not limited to, architectural projections, bay windows, porches, balconies, one-story living spaces, or a one-story garage element.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1j., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1330 - Planning Areas 23, 27, 30, and 38.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 23, 27, 30, and 38 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9); b.(1), (3), (4), and (5); c.(1); and e.(1) shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 23, 27, 30, and 38 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Section 6.2.b., c., d., e.(1), e.(4), and g. shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Lot area shall not be less than six thousand (6,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

The minimum average lot width of a standard lot shall be fifty (50) feet. The minimum average lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet.

C.

The minimum frontage of a lot shall be fifty-five (55) feet, except that lots fronting on knuckles or cul-de- sacs may have a minimum frontage of thirty-five (35) feet measured along the right-of-way line. Lot frontage along curvilinear streets may be measured at the building setback in accordance with zone development standards.

D.

The minimum front yard setback to a habitable portion of the main structure shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum front yard setback to front-entry garages shall be twenty (20) feet. The minimum front yard setback to side-entry garages shall be ten (10) feet.

E.

The minimum front and rear yard setback to covered porches, courtyards, and balconies shall be ten (10) feet.

F.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media centers, and air condition units shall be allowed to encroach into side yards at a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

G.

No lot shall have more than seventy (70) percent of its net area covered with buildings or structures.

H.

A minimum of ten (10) percent of the lots in each Planning Areas shall include a single-story architectural element such as, but not limited to, architectural projections, bay windows, porches, balconies, one-story living spaces, and/or a one-story garage element, and other similar architectural elements.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1k., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1340 - Planning Areas 24 and 34.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 24 and 34 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9); b.(1), (3), and (5); c.(1); and e.(1) shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 24 and 34 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Section 6.2.b., c., d., e.(1), e.(4), and g. shall be deleted and replaced by the following.

A.

Lot area shall not be less than five thousand (5,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

The minimum average lot width of a standard lot shall be forty-five (45) feet. The minimum average lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet.

C.

The minimum frontage of a lot shall be forty-five (45) feet, except that lots fronting on knuckles or cul-de- sacs may have a minimum frontage of thirty-five (35) feet measured along the right-of-way line. Lot frontage along curvilinear streets may be measured at the building setback in accordance with zone development standards.

D.

The minimum front yard setback to a habitable portion of the main structure shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum front yard setback to front-entry garages shall be twenty (20) feet. The minimum front yard setback to side-entry garages shall be ten (10) feet.

E.

The minimum front and rear yard setback to covered porches, courtyards, and balconies shall be ten (10) feet.

F.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media centers, and air conditioning units shall be allowed to encroach into side yards at a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

G.

No lot shall have more than seventy (70) percent of its net area covered with buildings or structures.

H.

A minimum of ten (10) percent of the lots in each planning area shall feature a single-story architectural element such as, but not limited to, architectural projections, bay windows, porches, balconies, one-story living spaces, or a one-story garage element.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1l., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1341 - Planning Area 29.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Area 29 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100.a.(1), (3), (6) and (8); b.(1); and c.(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100.a. shall also include private recreation facilities, athletic fields and playgrounds.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Area 29 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101.b shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

The minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks for buildings in Planning Area 29 is twenty (20) feet.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1m., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1342 - Planning Areas 32, 35, and 36.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 32, 35, and 36 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9); b.(1), (3), and (5); c.(1); and e.(1) shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Areas 32, 35, and 36 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Section 6.2.b., e.(1), and e.(4) shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Lot area shall not be less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

The minimum front yard setback to front-entry garages shall be twenty (20) feet. The minimum front yard setback to side-entry garages shall be ten (10) feet.

C.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media centers, and air conditioning units shall be allowed to encroach into side yards at a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1n., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1343 - Planning Area 37.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Area 37 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9); b.(1), (3), (4), and (5); c.(1); and e.(1) shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Area 37 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Article VI, Section 6.2.b., e.(1), and e.(4) shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

A.

Lot area shall be not less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

The minimum front yard setback to front-entry garages shall be twenty (20) feet. The minimum front yard setback to side-entry garages shall be ten (10) feet.

C.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media centers, and air conditioning units shall be allowed to encroach into side yards at a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1o., 5-19-2020)

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17.168.1344 - Planning Area 42.

(1)

The uses permitted in Planning Area 42 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VI, Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 6.1.a.(2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), and (9); b.(1), (3), (4), and (5); c.(1); and e.(1) shall not be permitted.

(2)

The development standards for Planning Area 42 of Specific Plan No. 312 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VI, Section 6.2 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Section 6.2.b., c., d., e., and g., shall be deleted and replaced respectively by the following:

A.

Lot area shall not be less than five thousand (5,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

B.

The minimum average lot width of a standard lot shall be fifty (50) feet. The minimum average lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet. The portion of a lot used for access on flag lots or where access may be shared via easement between multiple lots shall have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet. Flag lots shall have a minimum driveway width of twenty (20) feet.

C.

The minimum frontage of a lot shall be fifty (50) feet, except that lots fronting on knuckles or cul-de-sacs may have a minimum frontage of thirty-five (35) feet measured along the right-of-way line. The minimum lot frontage for lots with shared driveways may individually be less than thirty-five (35) feet, but combined will be a minimum lot frontage of thirty-five (35) feet. Lot frontage along curvilinear streets may be measured at the building setback in accordance with zone development standards.

D.

Minimum yard requirements are as follows:

The minimum front yard setback to a habitable portion of the main structure shall be ten (10) feet. The minimum front yard setback to front-entry garages shall be twenty (20) feet. The minimum front yard setback to side-entry garages shall be ten (10) feet.

Side yards on interior and through lots shall be not less than ten (10) percent of the width of the lot, but not less than three feet in width in any event, and need not exceed a width of five feet. Side yards on corner and reversed corner lots shall be not less than ten (10) feet from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure, upon which the main building sides, except that where the lot is less than fifty (50) feet wide the yard need not exceed twenty (20) percent of the width of the lot.

The rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media centers, and air conditioning units shall be allowed to encroach into side yards at a maximum of two feet. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side, or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

E.

No lot shall have more than seventy (70) percent of its net area covered with buildings or structures.

(3)

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VI of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. No. 348.4927, § 1p., 5-19-2020)

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