§ 70-52.3. Sky exposure planes.

All new construction and alterations shall be contained within the area defined by the required sky exposure planes.

A. 

There shall be a sky exposure plane projecting inward from the front and side property lines at a ratio of four feet vertical to one foot horizontal.

B. 

At no point may a structure be built higher than four times the horizontal distance from a lot line.

C. 

The foregoing requirements for sky exposure plane shall not apply to alterations to existing single-family dwellings, provided that:

(1) 

The existing dwelling has either a valid certificate of occupancy or a valid certificate of existing use effective as of December 31, 1999; and

(2) 

The alteration does not include demolition of more than 40% of the building's perimeter as it existed on December 31, 1999; and

(3) 

The maximum height to the ridge does not exceed 30 feet.

Added 12-14-1999 by L.L. No. 14-1999