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tail a policeman, and cause such delinquent to be summoned before the Civil and Police Justice to show cause why they should not be fined under the provisions of this ordinance. But the special detail of a policeman shall not relieve the general force from the general duty of enforcing this or any other ordinance; and the Mayor shall especially see that all the requirements of this ordinance are enforced, and to this end he shall, at least once a month, especially require the police force to investigate violations of this ordinance. (i) It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of the Rev- enue to keep a book, in which he shall classify all the branches of business and occupation upon which a license is imposed by this ordinance, and show the amount of assess- ment made upon each license, the name of the person assess- ed, and the period for which such license was issued. (j) Whenever a specific license is herein imposed such license shall be in addition to the merchant's license unless otherwise provided. (k) Every license granted shall not be prorated for the unexpired portion of the license year unless otherwise pro- vided. (l.) The Commissioner of the Revenue shall assess for each license issued by him a fee of fifty cents, to be paid by the party to whom said license is issued, which said fees shall be paid to the City Treasurer. (m) The taxes on licenses accruing under the provisions of this ordinance shall be due and payable, except where otherwise herein provided, on or before the first day of May, 1938, and shall be paid by the person against whom as- sessed to the Treasurer of the city in his office on or before the first day of May. (n) Should any part of this ordinance be held uncon- stitutional or invalid, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect as to the remaining portions thereof. (o) All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, relating to licenses in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Enacted March 7, 1938. A Copy: Teste, JAS. E. BOWEN, JR., Clerk of the Council. Adopted by the Council March 7, 1938 Ayes: Mr. Gleason, Dr. Haden, Mr. Huff, Mr. Jessup, and Mr. Twyman. Noes: None. Clerk Signature President Signature AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 495 (15) OF THE CITY CODE OF 1932, ENTITLED "ACCESSORY BUILDINGS". BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville that Section 495 (15) of the City Code of 1932, entitled "Accessory Buildings" be amended and re- enacted so as to read as follows: SEC. 495 (15) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. (1) Accessory buildings permitted by this section shall be placed in rear yards only. The aggregate ground area covered by accessory buildings, including the ground area covered by any projections or encroachments herein- before permitted, shall not exceed 30 percent of the rear yard area in A Residence Districts and 40 percent in A-1 Districts. In B, B-1, and B-2 Business and C Industrial Districts, where a ground level rear yard is required, the aggregate ground area coverage shall not exceed 50 percent of the rear yard area. (2) No accessory building in any A or A-1 Residence District or B Business District which is within five (5) feet of any party lot line, shall be more than one story high. No accessory building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height. No accessory building which is not of fire-proof construction shall be within less than five (5) feet of any party lot line in any A or A-1 Residence District; except that this shall not prevent the erection or completion of a common garage across their joint lot line by adjoining property owners. (3) Within the limitations hereinbefore recited in this sub-section any accessory building on a corner lot in A or A-1 Districts shall be dis- tant as far as possible from all street lines, excepting that this shall not require the distance from any street line to exceed thirty (30) feet; but when the rear of any corner lot abuts any lot facing on a street which is a side street with reference to said corner lot, any accessory building on the corner lot shall not be built nearer the rear line of the corner lot than six percent of the depth of the corner lot. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from the date of its passage. Adopted by the Council April 4, 1938 Ayes: Mr. Gleason, Dr. Haden, Mr. Huff, Mr. Jessup, and Mr. Twyman. Noes: None. Clerk Signature President Signature