Markham By-law 277-97, s. 2.17 — Yard means an open, uncovered space on a lot appurtenant to the building (except as a court) and unoccupied by buildings or structures except as specifically permitted elsewhere in this by-law. In determining yard measurements the minimum horizontal distance from the respective lot lines shall be used
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Yard means an open, uncovered space on a lot appurtenant to the building (except as a court) and unoccupied by buildings or structures except as specifically permitted elsewhere in this by-law. In determining yard measurements the minimum horizontal distance from the respective lot lines shall be used.
Where a daylighting triangle is provided for a corner lot, the minimum yard requirement from the hypotenuse of the daylighting triangle shall be the lesser of the yards required along the exterior lot lines (street lines) of the lot.
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- 2.16 Residential Property means a property that is being used or is intended to be used for residential purposes
- 2.16.1 Unsafe Condition is a descriptive phrase for structures or materials, that are in a condition or state of repair that causes a hazard to life, limb or health of any person authorized or expected to be on or near the land in question
- 2.18 Yard, Exterior Flankage means the side yard of a corner lot or reversed corner lot which side yard extends from the front yard to the rear year between the flankage lot line and the nearest main wall of the main building or structure
- 2.19 Yard, Front means a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the front lot line and the nearest main wall of any building or structure on the lot
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