Every part of a required yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except as herein provided or as otherwise permitted in this title:
A. Structural Overhangs: Cornices, awnings, eaves, gutters or other similar structural overhangs at least seven feet (7') above grade may extend up to four feet (4') into any required yard; provided, that no such overhang shall extend to within four feet (4') of any property line.
B. Sills, Belt Courses, Other Ornamental Features: Sills, belt courses and similar ornamental features may extend six inches (6") into any required yard.
C. Air Conditioners And Similar Mechanical Equipment: Air conditioning equipment, sprinkler system controls and similar mechanical equipment (including utility's pad mounted equipment) may project into any required yard; provided, that the equipment is mounted in a manner contiguous to the building. (Ord. 96-21, 9-10-1996)
D. Fire Escapes, Outside Stairways, Balconies, Chimneys: Open or enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways, balconies, and chimneys and flues may project up to ten feet (10') into the rear yard, provided such projections shall not unduly obstruct light and ventilation. (Ord. 2013-30, 10-22-2013)
E. Swimming Pools And Related Structures: See section 10-14-14 of this chapter. (Ord. 96-21, 9-10-1996; amd. Ord. 2008-37, 11-25-2008)
F. Trellises, Play Equipment, Lights, Outdoor Furniture: Trellises and trelliswork, play equipment, wires, lights, outdoor furniture, mailboxes, ornamental entry columns and gates, and outdoor equipment are allowed within required yards. (Ord. 96-21, 9-10-1996)
G. Unenclosed Porches, Steps And Paved Terraces: An unroofed porch, steps or paved terrace area may project into the rear yard for a distance not to exceed ten feet (10'). (Ord. 2013-30, 10-22-2013)
H. Gasoline Pumps And Islands: Gasoline pumps and pump islands associated with either a service station or as an accessory facility may be located within a front yard, provided they are located no closer than fifteen feet (15') to any public right of way.
I. Fences And Walls: Fences and walls are allowed within required yards, subject to the provisions of section 10-14-8 of this chapter.
J. Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings or sheds may be located within a required side or rear yard, provided a minimum of five feet (5') is maintained from the side or rear property line and the structure is clear of any easements.
K. Parking Areas And Driveways: Off street parking areas may encroach into the required front yard setbacks; provided, that the encroachment does not extend into a required landscape buffer along the street frontage. Parking areas and driveways may encroach into required side yards of multi- family residential and nonresidential districts. On single- family zoned lots, driveways must be located a minimum of five feet (5') from the nearest side lot line at the point of intersection with the right of way.
L. Sidewalks: Sidewalks may be located within any required yard.
M. Satellite Dish Antennas: Satellite dish antennas may encroach into any required yard. (Ord. 96-21, 9-10-1996)