[R.O. 2009 § 445.010]
The regulations hereinafter contained
in this Article qualify or supplement, as the case may be, regulations
appearing elsewhere in this Code.
[R.O. 2009 § 445.030; Ord. No. 3001 § 1, 12-23-2008; Ord. No. 3631 § 2, 10-27-2016]
A. Every part of a Required Yard shall be
open to the sky unobstructed unless otherwise provided within this
Code or in the following circumstances:
1.
The ordinary projections of skylights,
sills, belt course, cornices, and ornamental features may project
into the Required Yard not more than twelve (12) inches.
2.
Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes,
fireproof outside stairwells, and balconies opening upon fire towers
may project into a Required Yard not more than five (5) feet.
3.
Roof overhangs may project into a
Required Yard not more than eighteen (18) inches, provided that the
overhang is at least five (5) feet from any Lot Line.
4.
The ordinary projections of chimneys
and flues not exceeding seventy-two (72) inches in width may project
into the Required Yard not more than twenty-four (24) inches.
5.
Uncovered or covered, unenclosed
Porches may project into the required Front Yard not more than ten
(10) feet.
6.
Uncovered, unenclosed Decks and Porches
that are two hundred (200) square feet or less in size may project
into the Required Rear Yard provided that the Deck or Porch has a
Setback from all Lot Lines a minimum distance equal to that of the
required Side Yard of the applicable Zoning District.
7.
Cantilevered interior spaces, such
as bay windows, may project into the required Rear or Front Yard not
more than two (2) feet plus a one (1) foot roof overhang provided
that the cantilevered space is not more than ninety-six (96) inches
in width. Cantilevered interior spaces shall not project into the
required Side Yard.
8.
Accessory Buildings, Structures, and Accessory Uses. See Chapter
425, Article
I.