(a) Minor yard amenities shall be defined as minor permanent or temporary structures or equipment, accessory to a permitted or conditional use, which:
(1) Provide amenities for the persons living or working on such premises.
(2) Involve only the use of minor quantities of materials or minor(in number and size) items of equipment.
(3) Are conducive to the enjoyment of the premises for a permitted use.
(4) Are consistent with the purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of this Zoning Code and with the objectives for the zoning district in which located.
(5) Are consistent with the permitted use of the zoning lot.
(6) Are so located that natural light and ventilation are not materially obstructed from the principal building or any adjoining property.
(b) Examples of minor yard amenity structures or equipment (subject to the requirements of division (a) above), are arbors, trellises and other landscaping features; flagpoles, lawn furniture; lawn statues, playground equipment such as swings or basketball equipment, outdoor storage equipment.
(1) The Building Commissioner shall make the determination whether a structure or piece of equipment qualifies as a “minor yard amenity.”
(2) All minor yard amenities proposed for any front yard area shall be approved by the Building Commissioner and may be subject to screening or special setback requirements determined on a case-by-case basis.
(3) A basketball pole and hoop system shall be permitted in the front yard area without approval from the Building Commissioner.
(c) The use of any minor structure or equipment shall be terminated and any such structure or equipment shall be removed or any deficiency therein corrected, and any permit therefore shall be revoked, if the Building Commissioner at any time determines that any use does not conform to the requirements of this chapter or other substantive requirements of this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2022-24. Passed 5-24-22.)