The following components of a principal structure are permitted to encroach into required yards provided that all established conditions are met. Accessory structures are permitted to encroach into required yards in accordance with § 1244.04 (Accessory Structures and Uses).
(A) Accessibility ramps. Permitted to encroach into any required yard.
(B) Awning or canopy (residential use). See § 1476.05(B)(1) (Awning Signs) for regulations pertaining to awning signs.
(1) Encroachment. Permitted to encroach up to two feet into any required yard.
(2) Clearance. Minimum clearance of eight feet is required.
(C) Balcony.
(1) Encroachment. Permitted to encroach up to five feet into the required front, corner side, or rear yard.
(2) Location. Balconies shall be located a minimum of two feet above ground in residential districts and eight feet in commercial districts.
(3) Right-of-way encroachment. In the C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4 Districts, balconies may be permitted to extend beyond the front or corner side lot line and encroach upon the city right-of-way with Zoning Administrator approval.
(D) Bay window.
(1) Encroachment. Permitted to encroach up to three feet into the required front, corner side, or rear yard.
(2) Right-of-way encroachment. In the C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4 Districts, bay windows above the ground floor may be permitted to extend beyond the front or corner side lot line and encroach upon the city right-of-way with Zoning Administrator approval.
(E) Chimney. Permitted to encroach up to two feet into any required yard.
(F) Eave or gutter. Permitted to encroach up to two feet into any required yard.
(G) Fire escape. Permitted to encroach into the required corner side, interior side, or rear yard.
(H) Porch (roofed or unroofed), stairs, and/or stoop. Permitted to encroach into any required yard but shall be no closer than five feet from any lot line.
(I) Window well. Permitted to encroach up to two feet into the required corner side, interior side, or rear yard.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)