(a) The following structures may be erected on or project into any required yard, except that they shall not obstruct a required driveway or pedestrian access:
(1) A fence or wall in conformance with this Title.
(2) Landscape elements, including trees, shrubs and other plants.
(3) Necessary appurtenances for utility service as long as they are attached to a permitted structure and do not protrude more than two (2) feet into a required setback.
(b) The structures listed below may project into a minimum front or rear yard not more than four (4) feet, and into a minimum side yard not more than two (2) feet, except that they may not obstruct a required driveway or pedestrian access:
(1) Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural features.
(2) Stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, awnings.
(3) Planter boxes or masonry planters not exceeding twenty-four (24) inches in height.
(4) A covered entry or porch used for the protection of pedestrians entering or leaving a building, provided said structure is not more than one story in height and is entirely open on at least three (3) sides.
(Ord. 141(12-13). Passed 10-3-12.)