1197.01 PROJECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.

   (a)    Front Yards. The following items may project in front of the building setback line:

      (1)    Unenclosed and uncovered porches, terraces, patio steps or landings below the level of the first floor and in no event higher than two feet above the finished grade;

      (2)    Cornices, belt courses, bay windows, entrance canopies, roof overhangs and chimneys not to exceed three feet;

      (3)    Retaining walls, if necessary to protect property and if the height and location are approved by the Building Director;

      (4)    Fire escapes may project a distance not exceeding four feet, six inches;

      (5)    Screening and fences shall be allowed or required as stated in Sections 1197.02 to 1197.10 of this chapter. Other landscape features shall be allowed in residential yards as stated in Section 1141.07 of the Planning and Zoning Code.

   (b)    Side Yards and Rear Yards. The following items may project into side yards and rear yards:

      (1)    The permitted projections into side yards and rear yards are the same as those permitted in front yards and to the extent permitted in front yards, but in no event closer to any side or rear lot line than three feet;

      (2)    Screening and fences shall be allowed or required as stated in Sections 1197.02 to 1197.10.

         (Ord. 2005-140. Passed 10-18-05.)