(a) Outside stairways, fire escapes, fire towers, porches, platforms, balconies, boiler flues and other similar projections shall be considered as part of the building and not allowed as part of the required space for yards, courts or occupied space provided that such excepted projections shall not extend more than 12 feet into the required front or rear yard, shall not extend nearer than four feet from an interior side lot line or nearer than five feet from a side lot line abutting upon a street.
(1) Exceptions.
A. One fireplace or one chimney, not more than eight feet in length projecting not more than 12 inches into the allowable side yard space.
B. Cornices not exceeding 18 inches in width, including the gutter.
C. Platforms, terraces, and steps below the first floor level.
D. Unenclosed porches or ground level unenclosed projections not over one story in height. Unenclosed porches shall include porches with screens and/or removable storm window sashes.
(b) The minimum yard spaces, including lot area per family and maximum lot coverage required by this Zoning Code for each and every building existing at the time of the passage of this Zoning Code, or for any building hereafter erected, shall not be encroached upon or considered as yard or open space requirements for any other building. (See the Schedule of Regulations provided in Appendix B following the text of this Zoning Code.)
(Ord. 101. Passed 2-20-70; Ord. 2017-02. Passed 2-13-17.)