(a) Application. Any yard or setback line so placed or oriented that none of the specific terms in this Planning and Zoning Code are applicable shall necessitate a determination by the Zoning Administrator of a suitable dimension as generally required for a similar situation in the same zone district. Further, in the event that no setback line is established in this Planning and Zoning Code where a use is nonconforming to the zone, the most restrictive setback for the zone where the nonconforming use is situated shall apply.
Minimum required yards or building setback distances shall be unobstructed and open to the sky, except for customary projections as provided in subsections (b) and (c) hereof.
(b) Front Yard Encroachments. No structure or part thereof shall project into a required front yard except:
(1) An eave, cornice overhang, awning, or bay window not exceeding five feet; or
(2) The ordinary projection of belt courses, sills, lintels, chimneys, and other similar ornamental and architectural features not exceeding 18 inches; or
(3) Unenclosed, uncovered steps, entrance platforms, terraces, or landings not over 18 inches above grade which may project into the required yard a distance of not more than four feet; or
(4) Ramps used for persons under disability to gain ingress and egress to the dwelling or attached structure. Such ramps shall be no greater in dimension than necessary to provide for safe ingress and egress as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(c) Side or Rear Yard Encroachments. No structure or part thereof shall project into a required side or rear yard except:
(1) An eave, cornice overhang, awning, chimney, or bay window not exceeding two feet, provided that said encroachment shall not protrude closer than five feet to a side line or project more than two feet into a required rear yard; or
(2) Unenclosed, uncovered steps, entrance platforms, terraces, or landings not over 18 inches above grade level.
(d) Height Exceptions. The following may exceed the maximum height regulations when erected in accordance with all other laws and zoning regulations of the City: chimneys, cooling towers, conveyors, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, gas tanks, solariums, steeples, stacks, stage towers or scenery lofts, tanks, water towers, ornamental towers and spires, wireless, television or radio towers and necessary mechanical appurtenances.
(Ord. 074-10. Passed 12-20-10.)