§ 27-235. Use of front, side and rear yards.

Front, side and rear yards shall be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except as may be otherwise permitted by this Code and except as follows:

(1)

Flagpoles, fences, walls, hedges are permitted subject to other applicable provisions of this Code.

(2)

Sills, belt courses, cornices, buttresses, pilasters, chimneys, fireplaces, and roof overhangs may extend up to two (2) feet from the building into a yard.

(3)

Awnings, hoods and canopies, for windows or doors, and bay windows may extend up to three (3) feet from the building into a required yard and shall include appropriate design measures (e.g., rain gutters, deflection devices, etc.) to prevent stormwater from discharging onto adjacent properties.

(4)

All carports, awnings and temporary structures designed to provide shelter for motor vehicles must meet all of the building code requirements, including, without limitation, wind load requirements. As these appurtenances are defined by this Code as structures, they must meet all zoning requirements that are applicable to the main structure such as setbacks, etc.

(5)

Open or enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways, and balconies may extend up to four (4) feet from the building into a required yard. Landings for stairways shall not be construed to create a deck.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)