(A) Access for disabled persons. Notwithstanding the limitations in this chapter establishing front, rear and side yard setbacks, and the restrictions contained in the definitions of yard, front, yard, rear and yard, side, access structures for persons with disabilities may be constructed and placed in front, rear or side yard setback areas pursuant to the provisions of this section.
(B) Single-family and two-family residential structures. Access structures for persons with disabilities to serve a single-family or two-family residential structure may include a platform with dimensions of not less than 36 inches by 36 inches or greater than 60 inches by 60 inches and may include a ramp at least 36 inches but not greater than 42 inches in width (narrowest dimension) and of a slope not greater than a ratio of one to 12 and may incorporate handrails or other supports or assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
(C) Other structures. An access for persons with disabilities to serve a structure, other than those described in division (A) above, shall comply with the current applicable standards of the State Building Code.
(D) Access requirements. Accesses for persons with disabilities as permitted under this section shall not be enclosed, nor shall they be covered with a roof, canopy or similar structure.
(E) Exemptions to provisions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to structures other than a single-family or two-family residential structure for which a building permit is issued after the effective date hereof. Such new structures shall provide for necessary or appropriate access for persons with disabilities without encroaching in any setback.
(Prior Code, § 9-11-12) (Ord. 444, passed 5-17-1993; Ord. 555, passed 9-4-2001)