(A) No building, structure, or improvement shall be permitted to encroach upon required yard spaces set forth in the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that surfaced parking facilities, signs, fences, and gasoline pumping service units may be permitted to occupy required yard space unless otherwise prohibited in those districts permitting such improvements and provided that no inoperative vehicle may be stored in the front yard of a lot in a residential district.
(B) Open eaves, cornices, windowsills, and belt courses may project into any required yard a distance not to exceed two feet. Open uncovered porches or open fire escapes may project into a front or rear yard a distance not to exceed five feet.
(Prior Code, § 12-217) (Ord. 1020, passed 1-15-1970; Ord. 09-07, passed 2-9-2009) Penalty, see § 155.999