10-3-2408: PERMISSIBLE ENCROACHMENTS IN FRONT YARD:
No structure or element of a building, including light wells as defined in this chapter, may encroach into any front yard except the following:
   A.   A fence, gate, or wall that otherwise complies with the requirements of this Code, including, but not limited to, subsection F of this section;
   B.   Paving in accordance with section 10-3-2422 of this article;
   C.   Roof eaves not exceeding a maximum vertical dimension of twelve inches (12") and projecting not more than eighteen inches (18") into such yards, unless a greater projection is permitted by a Central R-1 permit issued pursuant to article 24.5 of this chapter. Gutters attached to such eaves may project up to an additional six inches (6") into such yards beyond the projection of the roof eave. In addition, downspouts and other drainage devices not projecting more than six inches (6") into such yards;
   D.   One covered entry porch located at or below the first floor level that is a maximum of four feet (4') in depth and which has no vertical supporting elements;
   E.   Architectural projections, such as half timbers, corbels, and window and door accents, projecting no more than six inches (6") into such yard, unless a greater projection is permitted by a Central R-1 permit issued pursuant to article 24.5 of this chapter; and
   F.   Architectural projections that project more than six inches (6") into the yard but no more than ten percent (10%) of the setback depth provided that the following conditions are met:
      1.   Walls, fences, or hedges located in the front yard shall be limited to three feet (3') in height unless approved pursuant to article 44, "R-1 Design Review", of this chapter; and
      2.   Architectural projections which encroach into the front yard shall cover no more than twenty percent (20%) of the maximum potential facade of the building, except as permitted by a Central R-1 permit issued pursuant to article 24.5 of this chapter; and
      3.   All paving within the front yard conforms to the requirements of section 10-3-2422 of this article.
For the purposes of this subsection F, the depth of an architectural projection into a front setback shall be the distance between the front setback line and the point of the projection closest to the front lot line. (Ord. 14-O-2669, eff. 12-5-2014; amd. Ord. 19-O-2795, 12-10-2019)