(A) Architectural elements attached to and necessary to the integrity of the building, or the health or safety of the occupants, such as ramps for the disabled, cornices, eaves, gutters, chimneys, pilasters, unenclosed steps, fire escapes, and similar features shall be permitted to encroach upon the minimum setback requirements of this chapter, provided such projection into a required front or rear yard area is no closer than ten feet from a street right-of-way line or rear lot line. No encroachment shall be permitted into the side setback of the lot.
(B) Terraces, patios, porches, and decks shall be permitted to encroach upon the minimum yard area and setback requirements of this chapter provided they are:
(1) Attached to the main building;
(2) Not covered with a roof;
(3) Elevated no more than 30 inches above the average surrounding final grade;
(4) Not fully enclosed by a wall or fence over five and one-half feet in height;
(5) Located no closer than ten feet from a street right-of-way line or rear lot line; and
(6) Do not encroach into the side setback of the lot.
(C) Terraces, patios, porches, and decks that are enclosed (covered with a roof), not including steps leading to such structures, shall be attached to and considered part of the main building and comply with all regulations applicable to main buildings.
(D) Those structures covered in divisions (A) and (B) of this section shall not be considered nonconforming, and therefore, shall be permitted to be rebuilt even if destroyed by an act of God or by the owner/occupant of the structure.