NAHUNTA — The Nahunta City Council held its first reading of an ordinance revising minimum zoning setback requirements during its July 6 monthly meeting at City Hall.
The ordnance, No. 26-07-001, amends the zoning code of the City of Nahunta. It establishes a revised minimum zoning setback requirements for property developments.
The amendment specifies a 20-foot front setback, 10-foot side setbacks and a 10-foot rear setback. It also provides definitions, enforcement and severability along with repealing conflicting ordinances.
The resolution for the ordinance states “the City Council of the City of Nahunta is authorized to regulate the use and development of land to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the public. Establishing clear, uniform dimensional standards for buildings and structures ensures adequate light, air, privacy and emergency vehicle access across properties within the municipal limits.
“Therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Nahunta, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same.”
Section 1 Definitions Section 2 Establishment of Minimum Setbacks
• The minimum required setback distance for the front setback (distance required between the front property line and front face of the primary structure) is 20 feet.
• The minimum setback for each side setback (distance required between a side property line and the lateral face of any structure) is 10 feet.
• The minimum setback for rear setbacks (distance required between the rear property line and the back face of any structure) is 10 feet.
Section 3 Permitted Encroachments
No primary structure, building or substantial addition shall encroach into the required setback zones.
Minor architectural projections, including but not limited to eaves, cornices, chimneys, uncovered steps and open gutters may project into a required yard setback by no more than two feet.
Section 4 Variances and Appeals
Any property owner seeking relief from the strict application of the dimensional standards established in Section 2 due to unique physical hardships or irregular lot configurations must submit a formal Variance Application to the City.
No variance shall be granted without a public hearing and explicit approval by the governing body.
Section 5 Repealer and Conflicts
All prior ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6 Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall no affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
The Ordinance will take effect following the August 3 second reading at the 7 p.m. meeting of the City of Nahunta council.
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