§ 7.06. Side yards.

All lots in R-1-C Districts shall have two (2) side yards, each having a width of not less than five (5) feet and the combined width of both side yards shall be not less than thirteen (13) feet; provided, that principal buildings on adjoining lots shall be located not less than thirteen (13) feet apart, provided the overhang shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches, not including gutter. On lots less than sixty (60) feet in width, which were of record on the date of adoption of this Ordinance, or on lots in a proposed subdivision which has received the approval of the City Council as to lot and street layout at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance, a minimum side yard of three (3) feet and a minimum combined width of both side yards of eleven (11) feet shall be permitted, provided that the principal buildings on adjoining lots shall be located not less than ten (10) feet apart, and provided the width of the overhang shall not exceed twelve (12) inches, not including gutter.

On lots less than thirty-five (35) feet in width which were of record on the date of adoption of this Ordinance, the required combined width of side yards may be reduced by six (6) inches for each foot or major fraction thereof by which the width of such lot is less than thirty-five (35) feet provided that the minimum side yard shall be not less than three (3) feet and the combined width of both side yards shall be not less than six (6) feet.