(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) Projections may not extend across a property line, except as allowed by division (A)(4) below.
(4) 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)