10-19-12: ALLOWED EXTENSION INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS:
No lot, yard or other open space shall be reduced in area or dimension so as to make such lot, yard or open space less than the minimum required by this title, and if the existing yard or other open space as existing is less than the minimum required, it shall not be further reduced. No required open space provided for any building or structure shall be included as part of any open space required for another structure. (Ord. 2012-2, 2-27-2012)
   A.   The following shall not be considered as encroachments on yard setback requirements:
      1.   Accessory Structures: Detached accessory structures, as governed by this title, are permitted within required rear yards in conformance with section 10-18-3 of this title.
      2.   Accessory Appendages: Accessory appendages for property within a residential zoning district, the following must comply with minimum distance from property lines:
 
Accessory Appendage
Front
Interior Side
Street Side
Rear
Primary and accessory structure projecting elements1
15'
More than 2'
7'
15'
Solar energy systems
15'
3'
7'
15'
Walks, ramps for handicapped accessibility access, utilities (other than heating and air conditioning equipment), steps, landscaping, fences, structures for gardening or private recreation (except swimming pools)
0'
0'
0'
0'
Heating and air conditioning equipment, satellite dish
Not allowed
0'
0'
0'
Swimming pools
Not allowed
5'
5'
5'
 
   Note:
      1.    Including features such as chimneys, sills, eaves, gutters, entryways, balconies, decks, porches, open fire balconies, open fire escapes, window wells, stairs, stoops and ramps.
For property in a nonresidentially zoned district, the applicable building code standards for the above noted appendages shall apply.
      3.   Adjacent Structures: Where existing adjacent structures have front yard setbacks less than those required, the minimum front yard setback may be the average of the two (2) adjacent structures for the purpose of this section. If only one adjacent lot is occupied by a structure, the minimum front yard may be that of said principal structure.
      4.   Nonconformities: An addition to a lawfully established structure which because of a change in the setback requirements is not in conformance with the current requirements may be added to, even if the addition violates the current setback requirements, provided that:
         a.   The addition does not encroach across a property line.
         b.   The addition does not extend into the applicable yard requirement greater than the existing structure.
         c.   The length of the addition may not exceed the length of that part of the existing structure that is in violation of the current setback requirement or twenty feet (20'), whichever is less. (Ord. 2015-18, 8-24-2015)