In Lima's residential districts the front building line sits back from the street a distance equal to twenty percent of lot depth, but not less than thirty feet, and rear yards must be at least fifteen percent of lot depth, under Codified Ordinances 1248.08 and 1248.06.
Lima sets residential setbacks in Chapter 1248. Section 1248.08 establishes the front building line at twenty percent of the average or normal lot depth, provided that distance is not less than thirty feet; where 25% of a block is already built, the average existing setback controls instead. Section 1248.06 requires a rear yard of not less than fifteen percent of lot depth (no more than twenty-five feet required in any case, and at least half the building height for buildings over 2.5 stories). Accessory buildings under 240 square feet must sit in the rear yard at least five feet from side and rear lot lines (Section 1248.11).
Building without meeting setback lines violates the Zoning Code; permits are withheld and violations are enforced under Chapter 1242, with variances available from the Board of Adjustment.
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