All accessory buildings or structures, whether attached to the principal structure or not, and whether open or enclosed, including porches, carports, balconies or platforms above normal grade level, shall not project into any minimum front, side or rear yards except as noted in this section.
(A) Handicap ramps may be constructed within two feet of any lot line.
(B) A private, noncommercial garage, accessory to a single-family dwelling, and not exceeding 900 square feet in size, may be erected within five feet of any side or rear lot line.
(C) A wall or fence under 49 inches in height and paved terraces without walls, roofs or other enclosures may be erected within the limits of any yard provided they do not impinge on the required free sight triangle at intersections. Fences in residential districts may be erected to a maximum height of six feet in a side or rear yard area only. Fences required for public safety or screening by nonresidential uses are exempt from height restrictions, but may not block a vehicular line of site for any intersection or neighboring driveway.
(D) An at-grade masonry retaining wall may be erected within the limits of any yard, and does not require a zoning permit. Such wall shall not exceed one foot above grade.
(E) Swimming pools shall be permitted in side or rear yard areas, provided that the pool is located not less than six feet from any lot line. All swimming pools shall be enclosed by a permanent fence at least four feet in height, or as required by the Uniform Construction Code. Above-ground pools may use a combination of sides and screen to reach the required height.
(F) Small garden sheds, storage sheds and similar structures smaller than 144 square feet may be permitted in yard areas, provided such lies no closer than two feet to an abutting lot line.
(G) Lighting may be emplaced in setback areas, subject to the following standards:
(1) All lighting fixtures shall be full “cut off”.
(2) No lighting fixture shall be mounted higher than six feet above grade in R-1A, R-1B, R-2 and RLC Districts, and 20 feet above grade in all other districts.
(3) All lighting shall be aimed away from residential uses or districts.
(H) Structures which are not buildings, such as play sets, bird feeders, garden arbors and trellises, clothes drying lines and lawn furniture may be erected within the limits of any yard, and do not require a zoning permit, but shall be at least two feet from a property line.
(I) Horticulture may occur within the limits of any yard and does not require a zoning permit.
(J) Attached accessory structures: when an accessory structure is attached to the principal building, it shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the principal building.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 5, § 28-503) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 503)