The district regulations hereinafter set forth in this section qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the district regulations appearing elsewhere in this title. In no case shall any of the following exceptions be utilized to encroach into the ordinary high water setback areas.
A. Chimneys, Steeples, Flagpoles And Similar Objects: Chimneys, church steeples, towers, aerials, flagpoles and similar objects not used for human occupancy are not subject to the building height limitations of this title.
B. Architectural Features: Architectural features such as cornices, eaves, canopies, sunshades, gutters, chimneys and flues can project up to two feet (2') into a required yard, but in no case shall they be closer than two feet (2') to the lot line.
C. Buildings On Abutting Lots: If there are buildings on abutting lots and the buildings have yards of less than the required minimum setback for the zone, the minimum setback of the front yard for the intervening lot need not exceed the average setback of the front yards of the abutting lots.
D. Open, Unenclosed Porch Or Deck: An open unenclosed porch or deck no higher than one foot (1') above ground level may project into a required yard for a distance not exceeding ten feet (10'), but in no case shall it be closer than two feet (2') to the lot line.
E. Storage Sheds: Storage sheds, behind dwellings no larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in floor area, may encroach into the rear and side yard setback areas but not closer than two feet (2') from lot lines.
F. Detached Garages And Similar Allowed Accessory Uses: Detached garages, screen porches, sheds and similar allowed accessory uses behind dwellings may encroach into the rear and side yard setback areas but no closer than four feet (4') from lot lines.
G. Bituminous And Brick Slabs: At grade concrete, bituminous and brick slabs are not subject to setback requirements, but must be within property lines.
H. Nonresidential Structures: Nonresidential structures in the Downtown Commercial Zone may encroach into the required side and rear yard areas if the adjoining use to the yard in question is either a public right-of-way or a nonresidential use.
I. Fences: Setback requirements do not apply to fences, but they must be within property lines. (Ord. 15, 2nd Series, 2-26-1992)
J. Non-Enclosed Steps And Landings: Non-enclosed steps and landings can encroach into required yard areas as follows, but in no case shall any part, including steps, be closer than two feet (2') to the lot line:
1. Up to thirty six (36) square feet of landing may be placed in the front yard but in no event shall extend more than six feet (6') from the front of the house.
2. Up to a four foot (4') by five foot (5') structure in the side yards. (Ord. 98, 2nd Series, 5-12-2009)