§ 155.308.030 SETBACK EXCEPTIONS.
   (A)   Building features.
      (1)   In residential zoning districts, the following building features may project a maximum of three feet into required setbacks, but may not cross property lines without an easement or encroachment permit:
         (a)   Cornices, awnings, eaves, and other similar roof projections;
         (b)   Bay windows, balconies, sills, louvers, fireplaces, chimneys, and similar wall projections;
         (c)   Unenclosed balconies, decks, stairways, fire escapes, and other emergency egress structures (all unenclosed); and
         (d)   On demand water heaters, utility meters and/or connections, and other equipment normally associated with a structure.
      (2)   In residential zoning districts, the total length of all building wall projections (excluding eaves and other roof projections) in required setback areas may not exceed 50% of the length of the wall to which the projection is attached. See Figure 308-1.
Figure 308-1: Maximum Length of Setback Projection
 
      (3)   In non-residential zoning districts, a building feature may extend across a property line into the public right-of-way with an encroachment permit.
   (B)   Site features.
      (1)   The following site features and accessory structures may be located within required setbacks:
         (a)   At-grade flatwork such as concrete paving and patios;
         (b)   Landing places, patios, steps and decks 18 inches or less above grade;
         (c)   Wheelchair ramps and similar features for the disabled;
         (d)   Trellis structures and arbors up to ten feet in height and at least 50% transparent. See Figure 508-1 and 508-8 in § 155.508 (Glossary) for examples of a trellis and an arbor;
         (e)   Retaining walls, seating, planter boxes and other similar landscaping features up to four feet in height;
         (f)   Decorative ornamental features up to six feet in height;
         (g)   Children’s play equipment, movable dog house and similar moveable objects;
         (h)   Movable sheds, greenhouses and other similar buildings without a foundation, less than 120 square feet, and without electrical, water or sewer connections;
         (i)   Rain harvest tanks up to eight feet in height; and
         (j)   Ground-mounted mechanical and utility equipment up to 36 inches in height.
      (2)   The following accessory structures must be set back a minimum of five feet from side and rear property lines, and may not be located within a front or exterior side setback:
         (a)   Swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and other similar entertainment features.
         (b)   Emergency generators.
         (c)   Pergolas. See Figure 508-6 in § 155.508 (Glossary) for an example of a pergola.
      (3)   Emergency generators.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902-C.S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21; Am. Ord. 931-C.S., passed 2-15-22; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)