c. Dimension/Measurement
Required setbacks shall be measured as the dimension between the closer of either the nearest lot line or nearest ultimate street right-of-way line (full build out and full right-of-way as determined by the Comprehensive Transportation Plan) and the finished wall of a building or structure along a line at right angles to the lot line or ultimate street right-of-way line. Distances shall be measured on a straight line ( from point “A” to point “B” ) without consideration to any intervening structures, roads or other landforms or uses, except as otherwise determined in the Land Development Ordinance.
Figure – Required Setbacks
(1) No Setback Required . Where no minimum front, side, or rear yard setbacks are specified, the setback line shall be conterminous with the corresponding lot line. Permitted encroachments or projections into yard setback areas shall not be utilized for measurement of a required setback. (2) Establishment of Setbacks . Setbacks shall be established at the time of approval of a site plan or preliminary subdivision plan, and such setbacks established shall continue to apply to the area within the site plan or preliminary subdivision plan despite subsequent changes to the setback regulations. (3) Setbacks with Required Landscape Buffer . Where a buffer is required pursuant to Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection Standards, the buffer location in association with the setback shall be in accordance with Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection Standards and apply to all zoning districts, except for Downtown Center-1 (DC-1) Zoning District, Downtown Center-2 (DC-2) Zoning District, Residential Mixed-Use (RMU) Zoning District, Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) Zoning District and Employment Mixed-Use (EMU) Zoning District.
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