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Every part of a required setback area shall be open to the sky, unobstructed except for permitted accessory buildings in a rear yard, the ordinary architectural projections of skylights, sills, belt courses, cornices, chimneys, flues, and other ornamental features that project into a yard not more than three feet (3'), and open or lattice enclosed fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers projecting into a setback area not more than five feet (5'). (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012)
A. Corner Lots: In all zones, no obstruction to view in excess of two feet (2') in height shall be placed on any corner lot within a triangular area formed by the edge of the paved surface and a line connecting them at points forty feet (40') from the intersection of the paved surfaces, except a reasonable number of trees pruned so as to permit unobstructed vision to automobile drivers (figure A of this section).
B. Clear View At Driveways: All driveways entering onto a public street, or right of way, shall have a clear view for drivers entering onto the street. That clear view shall be measured two feet (2') above the surface of the ground and form a triangle fifteen feet (15') from the intersection of the driveway, or right of way, except a reasonable number of trees pruned so as to permit unobstructed vision to automobile drivers (figure B of this section).
(Ord. 2016-23, 9-22-2016)
In the C-1, C-2, O-R-D, HV and R-M zones, penthouse or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, architectural feature towers, steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, wireless or television aerials, theater lofts, or similar structures, may be erected a maximum of eight feet (8') above the height limits prescribed in this title, and provided the protrusion meets the graduated height requirement. No space above the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space. (Ord. 2014-15, 8-21-2014)
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