1153.06 REAR YARDS.

   (a)    Where a lot abuts upon an alley or service road, one-half the road right of way width may be considered as part of the required rear yard. This section shall not be construed to decrease the required rear yard setbacks applicable to barns, storage sheds, unattached garages or other accessory buildings; nor shall the within section be considered in the calculation of total permitted lot coverage.
(Ord. 02-08. Passed 2-18-08.)

   (b)    The ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features may extend to a distance not to exceed eighteen inches into a required yard.

   (c)    Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, may be permitted by the Administrative Officer for a distance not to exceed five feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and ventilation.
(Ord. 40-63. Passed 12-12-63; Ord. 60-08. Passed 1-5-09.)