§ 9-403. Setback reduction for courtyard design.

(a) In general.

Multi-family dwellings designed with a courtyard are permitted a reduction of the front yard requirement.

(b) Requirements.

Front yards may be reduced for courtyard building design as long as:

(1) no more than 75% of the building's frontage maintains a minimum front yard of 15 feet;

(2) the remaining frontage meets the minimum required front yard or 30 feet, whichever is greater; and

(3) those portions of the courtyard building located at a reduced front yard are evenly spaced or within 10% of even spacing.