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Sec. 23. Area regulations.

1. Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a depth
of not less than twenty (20) feet.

2. Side yard. The side yard regulations for dwellings are
the same as in the R-3 multiple-dwelling district. In all other
cases, a side yard is not required except on the side of a lot
adjoining a dwelling district in which case, there shall be a
side yard having a width of not less than six (6) feet. See
also section 33-55.[19]

3. Rear yard. The rear yard regulations for dwellings are
the same as in the R-3 multiple-dwelling district. In all other
cases, a rear yard is not required except on the rear of a lot
abutting a dwelling district, in which instance, there shall be
a rear yard having a depth of not less than fifteen (15) feet.

4. Lot area per family. The lot area per family regulations
shall apply to all dwelling units whether above stores


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or in residential buildings, and are the same as in the R-3
multiple-dwelling district. (2-17-58, § 33-23.)

 
[19]

Section 55 of this Appendix.