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2. An addition to an existing principal structure may extend into a required side yard <br />setback provided all of the following conditions are met: <br />a. The resulting setback is not less than three feet; <br />b. The resulting sum of both side yard setbacks for a lot is equal to or greater <br />than the sum of both required side yard setbacks for a lot; and <br />c. The resulting distance from any principal structure on an adjacent lot shall not <br />be less than ten feet for lots having a lot width equal to or greater than 30 <br />feet, and shall not be less than six feet for lots having a lot width less than 30 <br />feet. <br />L. Rear yard setback. The rear yard setback shall be as follows: <br />1. The minimum rear yard setback for principal uses shall be 25 feet. <br />2. The minimum rear yard setback from a rear lot line for accessory uses shall be <br />three feet except that there shall be no minimum rear yard setback from a rear lot <br />line which is a common boundary line with a platted alley, provided, however, <br />that garages with vehicle entrances facing an alley shall have a minimum rear <br />yard setback of 20 feet from the right -of -way line of the alley which is opposite <br />the rear lot line forming the common boundary with the alley. <br />Sec. 17.12.055. Preservation zoning incentives; Old Town overlay <br />district. <br />Background: <br />As properties are purchased and houses are remodeled, there appears to be a trend <br />towards scraping the existing house of the lot to allow for a larger house that maximizes <br />the development standards which is threatening the character of the Old Town District <br />as well as the architectural integrity of the area. In response, the Preservation <br />Commission began working on determining the feasibility of zoning incentives that <br />would provide property owners more square footage and FAR in exchange for the <br />retention of the street facing fagade of the home. <br />Louisville City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1519, Series 2007 which: <br />1) encourages and rewards the designation of properties as landmarks or districts. <br />2) encourages and rewards building activities that preserve structures and features <br />of historic architectural significance. <br />3) encourages the preservation of houses and maintain the street level character of <br />residential areas in the district. <br />3 <br />