The area of a required side yard shall be open and unobstructed, except for the following and similar uses:
A. The ordinary projections of window sills, belt courses, cornices and other ornamental features to the extent of not more than twelve inches (12").
B. The projection of eaves not more than two feet (2').
C. The projection of a step not over two feet (2').
D. Awnings projecting over doorways and windows not more than three feet (3').
E. A bay window or chimney not over ten feet (10') long projecting not more than two feet (2'), providing such extension maintains the minimum side yard allowable for the smallest side yard in that district.
F. A light or window well not over two feet (2') in width.
G. Walls or fences not more than six feet (6') in height.
H. A driveway leading to a properly located garage or parking area; however, a side yard cannot be used for a parking area except as hereinafter provided, nor for storage, nor can it be hard surfaced in such a way as to make possible the parking of automobiles or other vehicles unless it is a driveway that leads to a garage or a properly located parking area in the rear yard.
I. A detached garage may be located in a side yard, provided said garage meets the requirements specified for the district in which it is located, and the requirements of the building and fire codes for buildings in close proximity to the lot lines.
J. Hot tubs, decks or similar uses at ground level shall be allowed in a side yard, provided they are located at least ten feet (10') from a dwelling on an adjoining lot or five feet (5') from the property line. (Ord., 1-18-2005)