1157.10 PATIOS; PERMIT; FEE.
(a) In Front Yards and Side Yards. In front yards in Class U-1, U-2, U-3 and U-3AA Use Districts, the only patios permitted shall be concrete or paving brick, which shall be as close to the front wall of the main building as practicable but no more than five (5) feet from the building wall; not larger than twelve (12) feet by twelve (12) feet; and shall not exceed eight (8) inches in height above the natural grade.
(b) Rear Yards. The requirements contained on this Section 1157.10 shall only apply to front yard patios.
(c) Placement. The patio shall not be in the required side yard setback and shall be at least ten (10) feet from the property line. The patio shall be physically separated from driveways and turnarounds with landscaping or other approved physical barrier such as:
(1) Landscape island five (5) feet or wider;
(2) Decorative railings or fencing not to exceed forty-two (42) inches in height; or
(3) Masonry walls not to exceed forty-two (42) inches in height.
(d) Permits. Application for a patio permit must be accompanied by a plot plan showing location of the patio with accessories, if any.
(e) Fees. A fee for the construction of any patio within the Municipality shall be required as stated in Section 1309.05 of the Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 2020-24. Passed 12-21-20.)