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5.6 Building Height. <br /> Maximum building height is 28 feet and structures shall not exceed 2.5 stories. See Section 32. 10 <br /> (Accessory Buildings) for accessory building height regulations. See Article 2 (Definitions) for <br /> information on how "story" and "height of building" are measured. <br /> Figure 5.6 Building Height (for illustrative purposes only) <br /> "'" Half story <br /> Full story Max. 28 ft. <br /> Full story ry or 2 '/s stories <br /> Full story Full story <br /> < 6 ft. <br /> } <br /> 5.7 Setback Requirements. <br /> A. Definitions and Modifications. For further information on how to measure a setback and <br /> modifications to setback requirements, see Article 32(Supplementary Provisions). <br /> B. Applicability. Setbacks in this section apply to main buildings. See Article 36 for further <br /> information on setbacks for fences, accessory structures, or other types of improvements. <br /> C. Front. In the R- 1 and RH districts, structures shall be set back from the front property line as <br /> provided below or adjusted per Section 5.9D (Parking Front Setback Adjustment): <br /> 1 . RH District. <br /> a. Lot area less than 10,000 square feet: 20 feet. <br /> b. Lots area of 10,000 square feet or more: 25 feet. <br /> 2. R- 1 District. The minimum setback is 15 feet except as provided below. <br /> a. Garages and carports: 20 feet. <br /> b. Lots with existing side setbacks (as defined by the existing building footprint) <br /> less than normally required: 20 feet. <br /> D. Side - RH District. Structures shall be set back from the side property line as provided below: <br /> 1 . First story: 7 feet on one side and total of 15 feet for both sides. <br /> 2. Upper Stories: 7 feet minimum for 25 percent of the lot depth or 35 feet, whichever is <br /> less. Remaining portions of upper stories shall have a minimum setback of one half the <br /> height of the building face measured at the plateline or ridge beam, whichever is highest. <br /> E. Side - R-1 District. Structures shall be set back from the side property line as provided below: <br /> 1 . First Story Interior: A minimum of 6 feet or one-half the height of the building face, <br /> whichever is greater. On lots less than 60 feet wide, the interior side setback may be <br /> reduced to 10 percent of the width of the lot, but not less than 4 feet. <br /> 2. First Story Exterior: A minimum of 15 feet setback is required wherever a side yard is <br /> adjacent to a street. On lots less than 60 feet wide, the exterior side yard setback may be <br /> reduced to 25 percent of the width of the lot. <br />