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- Maximum area for rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. exceptions24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
exclusive of steps, stoops not exceeding 24 square feet in area, eaves, cornices, window sills and belt courses
From the ordinance
Yard, rear, means an open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building between the rear line of the building (exclusive of steps, stoops not exceeding 24 square feet in area, eaves, cornices, window sills and belt courses), and the rear line of the lot and extending the full width of the lot.