Draft chapter 165: Zoning Regulations
§ 165.14 Minimum Yards And Lot Areas Shall Not Be Reduced
The 2026 draft's § 165.14 beside the current code's Zoning § 9.08: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Current code
Zoning § 9.08 Minimum Yards And Lot Areas Shall Not Be Reduced
No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this Ordinance shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this Ordinance must meet at least the minimum requirements established by this Ordinance.
2026 draft
§ 165.14 Minimum Yards And Lot Areas Shall Not Be Reduced
No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this Code shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this Zoning Code shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this Code.
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