For the purpose of this chapter, the following shall not be considered as obstructions when located in the yards indicated, and shall be allowed as follows:
A. In Any Yards:
1. Chimneys, overhanging roof eaves, bay windows, open terraces, marquees, and awnings adjoining the principal building, if they do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the depth of the yard;
2. Ornamental light standards and flagpoles; and (1985 Code)
3. Trees and shrubs; except that on corner lots, trees and shrubs higher than thirty inches (30") above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets, if located in that portion of a required front or side yard situated within twenty feet (20') of the lot corner formed by the intersection of any two (2) street lines shall be considered to be an obstruction.
B. In Side Yards:
1. Open, accessory off street parking spaces, subject to and as provided in Section 6-11-2.H. of this code.
2. Fences; except that on corner lots, fences higher than thirty inches (30") above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets, if located in that portion of a required front or side yard situated within twenty feet (20') of the lot corner formed by the intersection of any two (2) street lines shall be considered to be an obstruction.
3. Accessory buildings, including sheds, toolrooms, and other similar accessory buildings, but only if located in the rear half of any side yard.
C. In Rear Yards:
1. Private garages, if attached or structurally a part of the principal building;
2. Private garages, detached;
3. Open accessory off street parking spaces;
4. Accessory sheds, toolrooms, or other similar accessory buildings;
5. Private swimming pools in accordance with regulations of this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the village of Hampshire;
6. Recreational and laundry drying equipment;
7. Arbors and trellises;
8. Open terraces or decks and specifically not including permanently roofed over terraces or decks; provided, however, said open terrace or deck shall in no case occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the required rear yard area, and shall in no case be constructed within ten feet (10') of any lot line;
9. Fences; except that on corner lots, fences higher than thirty inches (30") above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets, if located in that portion of a required front or side yard situated within twenty feet (20') of the lot corner formed by the intersection of any two (2) street lines shall be considered to be an obstruction.
D. In Front Yards: Any item other than those described in subsection A of this section shall be considered obstructions and shall not be permitted; and
1. No fences shall be permitted in any front yard.
2. Accessory buildings, including sheds, toolrooms, and other similar accessory buildings, shall be subject to section B.3. above.
3. Open, accessory off-street parking spaces shall be permitted in a front yard in certain districts, subject to and as provided in Section 6-11-2.H. of this code. (1985 Code; amd. Ord. 92-2, 6-18-1992; Ord. 09-26, 8-6-2009; Ord. 20-23, 6-18-2020; Ord. 21-19, 6-3-2021)