If a lot in a residential zone has an area or dimension which does not meet the requirements of this title, the lot may be used for a single family dwelling, subject to the other requirements of the zone in which the lot is located, provided, however, that a conditional use is granted by the city council.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 776 § 1, 2000)
Cornices, eaves, canopies, sunshades, nonmasonry chimneys, flues, or other similar projections shall not project more than twenty-four inches into a required yard, and further, shall not be more than four inches for every twelve inches of required setback.
Exception shall be for awnings and canopies in the downtown business district when such awnings or canopies are constructed and installed following the Design Guidelines for downtown revitalization and have been approved by the historic preservation commission.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 820 § 1 (part), 2005)
The following exceptions to the front yard requirements are authorized for a lot in a residential zone:
A. 
The planning commission may recommend greater yard requirements when the yard abuts a street which the city has designated for widening.
B. 
If a street or block has an established pattern of front yard setbacks greater or less than is required by this title, the planning commission may recommend and/or allow new construction to coincide with the setback established.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)
The following types of structures or structural parts not subject to the building height limitations of this title area: Chimneys, tanks, church spires, belfries, domes, monuments, fire and hose towers, observation towers, transmission towers, smoke-stacks, flagpoles, radio and television towers, masts, aerials, cooling towers, elevator shafts, and other similar projections.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)