SEC. 131. LEGISLATED SETBACK LINES.
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(a) The legislated setback lines along specific street and alley frontages established by ordinance and resolution pursuant to former Article 4 of the City Planning Code and earlier provisions of law are hereby continued in effect as regulations of the City Planning Code, regardless of the regulations for the use districts in which such street and alley frontages are located, and said ordinances and resolutions are expressly incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
(b) The obstructions permitted within such legislated setback lines shall be as described in Sections 132 and 136 of this Code. No other obstruction shall be constructed, placed or maintained within a legislated setback line.
(c) The procedures for establishment, abolition or modification of a legislated setback line shall be as specified in Sections 302 and 306 through 306.5 for amendments to this Code.
(d) In case of any conflict between the requirements of a legislated setback line and a front setback area established by Section 132 of this Code, the more restrictive requirements shall prevail. (Added by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78)
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