A. The following shall not be considered as encroachments on yard setback requirements:
1. Residential Zoning Districts:
Primary and Accessory Structure Minimum Setbacks | Front Yard | Interior Side Yard | Street Side Yard | Rear Yard |
Chimneys, sills, eaves, gutters, balconies, decks, open porches/ stoops/entryways, open fire balconies/fire escapes, window wells, stairs/steps | 15 ft | At least 2 ft | 7 ft | 15 ft |
Solar and wind energy systems (ground-mounted) | Not permitted beyond front facade of principal structure | 10 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft |
Walks, utilities (other than heating and cooling equipment), landscaping and gardening structures, fences, private recreation structures (except swimming pools, hot tubs and ice rinks), and accessibility ramps | 0 ft | 0 ft | 0 ft | 0 ft |
Heating and cooling equipment including wood boilers and above-ground geothermal equipment and satellite dishes less than 40 inches wide | Not permitted beyond front facade of principal structure. If heating and cooling equipment can only be placed in the front yard by determination of Building Official, the zoning adminis trator may allow in front yard with screening | 0 ft1 | 0 ft1 | 0 ft1 |
Swimming pools, hot tubs and ice rinks | Not permitted beyond front facade of principal structure | 5 ft1 | 5 ft1 | 5 ft1 |
Note:
1. Product specification clearance requirements should be verified by property owner.
2. Residential Zoning Districts: Applicable building code requirements for the above 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 adjacent structures on the same block 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.
(Ord. 2015-18, 8-24-2015; amd. Ord. 2024-04, 6-24-2024)