10-4-6: PERMITTED OBSTRUCTIONS IN REQUIRED YARDS:

The following obstructions, when located in the minimum area required for specified yards shall be permitted:

   A.   In all yards:

      1.   Chimneys projecting eighteen inches (18") or less into the yard;

      2.   Flagpoles;

      3.   Ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices, and ornamental features projecting not more than eighteen inches (18") into a yard;

      4.   Ornamental light standards;

      5.   Steps which are necessary for access to permitted buildings or for access to lots from streets and required exterior fire escapes;

      6.   One-story bay windows projecting three feet (3') or less into the yard;

      7.   Air conditioning condenser units;

      8.   Arbors and trellises;

      9.   Balconies of no more than five feet (5') into the required yard;

      10.   Overhanging roof eaves and gutters, provided those on accessory buildings are not less than two feet (2') from a lot line;

      11.   Open, uncovered patios.

   B.   In front yards:

      1.   Fuel pumps and air and water outlets in conjunction with automobile service stations, provided they shall be set back at least fifteen feet (15') from the front lot line;

      2.   Signs and nameplates as regulated herein;

      3.   Fences conforming to subsection 10-4-5B1 of this chapter.

   C.   In rear yards:

      1.   Breezeways;

      2.   Private garages and sheds;

      3.   Fences;

      4.   Playground and laundry drying equipment;

      5.   Private swimming pools and tennis courts.

   D.   In side yards:

      1.   Breezeways;

      2.   Private garages and sheds;

      3.   Fences;

      4.   Open accessory off street parking spaces;

      5.   Playground and laundry drying equipment;

      6.   Private swimming pools and tennis courts. (Ord. C-254, 1-16-1996)