3.19 Setback Requirements for Unusual Lot Configurations
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All lots shall have a front, two side and a rear setback with the following exceptions and clarification's:
(a) Development on corner lots shall have two front setbacks. The rear yard will be the side of the property opposite the driveway access from the street. If it is not clear which boundary should border the rear yard, the owner or developer may specify which is the rear yard.
(b) Lots with more than four sides shall have a sideyard on either side of the front yard. The third side yard and rear yard may be specified by the developer or owner.
(c) Lots with three sides will have a front setback, side setback and rear setback. In those cases where one side is clearly opposite the front, the rear setback must be opposite the driveway. If it is not clear where side and rear setbacks should be, the developer or owner may choose which is side and which is rear.
(d) On those lots which border a street on both the back and front, both sides must have a front setback.
(e) Any lots which are not specified in this section shall have setbacks determined by the Planning Commission.