§ 1400-27-D. Distances.

Distances are measured as follows:

(a)

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 of the land.

FIGURE 1400-27-D-A Measuring Distances Horizontally

(b)

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. Exceptions are stated in Subsections (c), (d) and (e) below.

FIGURE 1400-27-D-B Measuring Shortest Distance

(c)

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

FIGURE 1400-27-D-C Measuring Vehicle Stacking or Travel Areas

(d)

Measurements Involving a Structure. Measurements involving a structure are made to the closest wall of the structure. Chimneys, eaves and bay windows up to 12 feet in length, are not included in the measurement. Other features, such as covered porches and entrances, are included in the measurement.

(e)

Underground Structures. Structures or portions of structures that are entirely underground are not included in measuring required distances.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 15-2004, eff. Feb. 13, 2004)