9-102.040 - MEASURING DISTANCES

(a)

Measurements are Shortest Distance. When measuring a required distance, such as the minimum distance between a structure and a lot line, the measurement is made at the closest or shortest distance between the two objects.

(b)

Distances are Measured Horizontally. When determining distances for setbacks and structure dimensions, all distances are measured along a horizontal plane from the appropriate line, edge of building, structure, storage area, parking area, or other object. These distances are not measured by following the topography or slope of the land.

(c)

Measurements Involving a Structure. Measurements involving a structure are made to the closest support element of the structure, unless otherwise specified. Structure height is measured at the peak of the roof. Structures or portions of structures that are entirely underground are not included in measuring required distances.

(d)

Measurement of Vehicle Stacking or Travel Areas. Measurement of a minimum travel distance for vehicles, such as garage entrance setbacks and stacking lane distances, are measured down the center of the vehicle travel area. For example, curving driveways and travel lanes are measured along the center arc of the driveway or traffic lane.

(e)

Measuring a Buffer or Radius. When a specified land use is required to be located a minimum distance from another land use, the minimum distance is measured in a straight line from all points along the lot line of the subject project, in all directions.

Figure 9-102.040: MEASURING

DISTANCES