The maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings or structures in required areas of front, rear and side yards and setbacks shall be as provided in Article
VII for zones in which the lot is located.
The area required in a yard or setback shall be open and unobstructed, except for the following:
B.
Ordinary projections of windowsills and belt courses not to extend more than four inches.
C.
Cornices and other ornamental fixtures not to extend more than 12 inches. Roof overhangs which shall not extend more than 24 inches.
D.
Ground-mounted air conditioners, provided that they are not installed in the front yard and provided further that they do not extend more than four feet into any side or rear yard and no closer than seven feet to the property line. Any existing unit located in the front yard may be replaced at its current location, provided that the ground-mounted unit is screened by mature shrubbery. Rooftop air-conditioning/mechanical units shall be screened from view.
E.
Generators (backup or standby) shall be located in the rear or side yard of the main building or structure only, provided that they do not extend more than five feet from the building or structure and a minimum of 10 feet from any property line. The maximum decibel level shall be 72 decibels at normal load, and test cycle shall only be conducted Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
F.
Accessory structures and uses meeting the requirements of this chapter.
G.
Fences meeting the requirements of this chapter.
H.
Swimming pools and ponds meeting the requirements of this chapter.
I.
Front steps which do not extend farther than four feet, and walkways.
All accessory buildings shall be added to the principal buildings in determining the percentage of coverage of the lands.
No goods, merchandise or other personal property, whether in storage, in transit or available for sale or displayed for sale in the usual course of trade or business, shall be maintained other than within an enclosed building, except for the following which shall be permitted:
A. Garage sales (see Chapter
137).
B. Outdoor sales by special permission of Mayor and Council.
C. Gasoline station:
(1) Limited to one tire rack display.
(2) Related automobile accessories not to exceed a volume of 50 cubic feet.