Certain architectural features may project into required minimum yard setbacks as follows:
(a) Front, side and rear yards. The following architectural features may project into the minimum yard setback of any front, rear or side yard adjoining a side street:
(1) Cornices, canopies, eaves, or other architectural features may project a distance not exceeding two feet, six inches.
(2) Fire escapes may project a distance not exceeding four feet, six inches.
(3) An uncovered stair, including landings, may project a distance not to exceed six (6) feet. Such stair and landing shall not extend above the entrance floor with the exception of handrailings. Handrailings may extend an additional three (3) feet above the floor level.
(4) Bay windows, balconies, uncovered porches or decks, and chimneys may project a distance not to exceed three (3) feet. These features shall not occupy more than one-third (1/3) the width of the building toward the yard in question.
(b) Interior side yards. The structures or features as listed in (a) above, may project into an interior side yard (those side yards not facing a side street) a distance up to one-fifth (l/5) the required setback distance.
However, such projection shall not exceed three (3) feet. Structures or features which extend into more than one minimum side yard setback are subject to all combined limitations.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)