§ 28-86. Projections into yards.

In any R district, certain architectural and other features may project into required yards as follows:

(1)

Cornices, canopies, eaves, bay windows, balconies, chimneys and other architectural features may project a distance not exceeding three (3) feet.

(2)

Outside stairways and fire escapes may project a distance not exceeding four (4) feet, six (6) inches.

(3)

An uncovered stair with landing which does not extend above the entrance floor of the building except for a railing, and projects not more than six (6) feet.

(4)

Walks, driveways or necessary retaining walls may occupy any yard area.

(5)

Patios or decks that do not extend above the floor of the building or project more than twelve (12) feet into the required rear yard space.

(6)

A ramp may project into the required yards so long as the ramp meets all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and regulations of the American National Standards Institute, and is set back from the front property line a minimum of four (4) feet.

(Code 1977, § 5.73; Ord. No. 90-11, § 8, 7-17-90; Ord. No. 2009-13, § 1, 9-22-09)