(a) Open structures such as porches, canopies, balconies, platforms, carports, and covered patios, and similar architectural projections shall be considered a part of the building to which attached and shall not project into the required minimum front, side, or rear yard.
(b) Any structure may project into the required front yard if existing structures on both adjacent lots in the same district have less than the required minimum front yard. However, such projection shall extend not closer to the street than the most conforming of the adjacent structures.
(c) Architectural features of residential buildings, such as window sills, cornices and roof overhangs, may project into the required yard, provided such projection is not more than four feet and does not reach closer than four feet to any lot line. No roof overhang shall extend over an adjoining property except as permitted in Section 1157.09 (Marquees and Overhangs in B Districts).
(Ord. 1584. Passed 9-17-07.)