The following regulations shall apply to decks and ramps for handicap access in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Districts:
(A) Uncovered ramps constructed for the purpose of providing handicap access, provided that the ramp has a railing no higher than 36 inches and does not extend nearer than 5 feet to the front lot line, shall not be considered as encroachments in required front yards;
(B) Uncovered ramps constructed for the purpose of providing handicap access, which do not extend nearer than 3 feet to the side lot line shall not be considered encroachments in required side yards;
(C) Attached decks not more than 2 feet above grade (exclusive of any railing), or uncovered ramps constructed for the purpose of providing handicap access, provided that the deck or the ramp shall be set back at least 10 feet from the rear lot line, shall not be considered encroachments in required rear yards;
(D) Attached uncovered decks higher than 2 feet above grade constructed for the purpose of providing handicap access that are set back at least 15 feet from the rear lot line shall not be considered encroachments in required rear yards;
(E) Decks and ramps shall be included in the calculations for lot coverage; and
(F) All of the preceding permitted setback encroachments shall not be construed to allow encroachment into an easement of record.
(Ord passed 4- -1995; Am. Ord. passed 8- -2001) Penalty, see § 10.99