INTRODUCTION AND HOW TO USE THIS CODE Mansard Roof Hip Roof A B Building Height Average Grade A A B HEIGHT MEASUREMENT B. Measuring Distance i. 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 them. C. Measuring Setbacks i. The front street setback is measured at a right angle from the right-of-way line. ii. Where a lot extends through the block from street to street, the required front yard must be provided along each street. iii. The side street setback is measured at a right angle from the side street right-of-way line. iv. The rear setback is measured at a right angle from the rear lot line or the rear right-of-way or easement line where there is an alley. The rear lot line is the lot line opposite to the front street lot line. Where there is more than one front street, the Planning and Zoning Administrator will determine the rear lot line v. All lot lines which do not front a street, side street or rear lot lines are considered side interior lot lines. 12
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