§ 156.056 FRONT YARDS.

   (A)   Front yard requirements. All front yard space shall be maintained in accordance with at least one of the following provisions:

      (1)   Landscaped by lawns, shrubbery, trees or other plantings; maintained in a neat and orderly state.

      (2)   In all districts, driveways may be located in front yards. In districts where single-family residences are not a permitted use, front yard setbacks may also be used for parking areas, consistent with the regulations of §§ 156.095 through 156.100 of this chapter.

   (B)   Front yard measurements. Front yard depth shall be measured from the right-of-way line of the street or highway to the building line.

   (C)   Corner lots. Lots fronting on more than one street shall provide the required front yard on both streets.

   (D)   Open porches. An open, uncovered porch or paved terrace may not project into the required front yard for distance of greater than ten feet.

   (E)   Architectural features. Cornices, canopies, eaves, pilasters, sills or other architectural features may project into a front yard no more than three feet.

(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)