(a) Attached Accessory Structures Considered Part of Principal Structure. Open structures, such as porches, canopies, balconies, terraces, platforms, decks, carports, covered patios and similar architectural projections, shall be considered parts of the principal building to which they are attached, shall in no case project into a right-of-way or easement, and shall not project into the required minimum front, side or rear yard, except as follows:
(1) Unenclosed Porches and Balconies: Unenclosed porches and second floor balconies attached to a dwelling may project up to 8feet into a required front yard, but in no case shall be closer than 20 feet to any right-of-way or similar easement.
(2) Chimneys or Flues. The ordinary projection of chimneys or flues is permitted into the required front, side or rear yards provided they may not be closer than 5 feet to a lot line.
(3) Universal Accessibility. Improvements intended to provide universal accessibility into a structure such as wheelchair ramps may protrude into yards. The permitted encroachment for such structures shall be the minimum reasonably necessary to accommodate universal accessibility.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)