§ 159.031  INTRUSIONS INTO YARDS.
   To the extent indicated below, the following features of principal buildings may intrude into required yards without thereby violating the minimum setback requirements:
 
Features
Maximum Intrusions
Balconies and decks
4 feet
Canopies, roof overhangs
4 feet
Cornices, chimneys, planters or similar architectural features
2 feet
Fire escapes
4 feet
Patios uncovered at ground level
No limit
Porches, if unenclosed and at ground level
6 feet
 
(Prior Code, § 40-3-12)