The following are permitted encroachments in required yards:
(A) Chimneys, flues, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features, and bays which do not extend more than three feet into the yard or closer than three feet from the property line;
(B) Yard light and nameplate signs which are at least five feet from any side property line;
(C) Balconies which project no more than five feet into required front or side yards and are not closer than five feet from any property line, or balconies which project no more than 20 feet into required rear yards and are not closer than 25 feet from the rear property line;
(D) Steps, stoops, and porches which extend into a front yard not more than five feet;
(E) Terraces, steps, stoops, uncovered porches, and patios which extend into a side yard not more than five feet and are not closer than five feet from any property line;
(F) Breezeways, covered or uncovered porches, patios, steps, stoops, and picnic shelters in a rear yard which are not closer than five feet from any property line;
(G) Non-window mounted air conditioning units which extend no more than six feet into any required yard other than the front yard, and which are at least 15 feet from any property line;
(H) Eaves, gutters, and downspouts which project no more than five feet into any required yard, which are at least 30 inches from any property line, and which do not drain onto neighboring property;
(I) Any life safety improvements to a residential structure such as egress window wells and/or other similar above grade exiting requirements so long as access to the rear yard is preserved; and
(J) The Building Official and/or the Fire Marshal shall have the authority to require a fence or any other means of structure to be installed in such a manner as to protect the public from accidentally falling, tripping, or sustaining an injury of any sort as the result of the installation and existence of an egress window well.
(K) Walkways, as defined in this subchapter, which do not encroach closer than one foot to any internal side lot line, provided that the property owner controls drainage impacting adjoining property in a manner that will be consistent with applicable law.
(Prior Code, § 152.177) (Ord. 2019-11, passed 11-15-2019) Penalty, see § 10.99