Where any specified side yard is required, no building shall be hereafter erected or altered so that any portion thereof shall be nearer the side lot line than the distance indicated by the width of the required side yard.

Hedges or fences not over 72 inches high may occupy a side yard. The town council may, upon the joint request of the owners of adjoining properties, permit the erection of private garages or other outbuildings upon or immediately adjacent to the division line between the two properties or after an examination it is clear that such permission will not be unduly detrimental to adjacent and surrounding property, nor the zone in which such permission is granted. Permits granted under the foregoing provision shall be limited to the life of the structure or structures for which the permit is issued. (Ord. 369 § 7(2), 1995)