(a) The area required in a yard shall be open from the yard level to the sky unobstructed, except for the ordinary projections of window sills, belt courses or other ornamental features for not more than four inches, and cornices, eaves or awnings for not more than three feet.
(b) An open or lattice enclosed iron fire escape may project not more than eight feet into a rear yard. The fireproof outside stairway or solid-floored balcony to a fire tower may project not more than four feet into a rear yard.
(Ord. 4761, passed 11-17-1953; Ord. 5531, passed 2-11-1964) Penalty, see § 101.99