(a) Architectural features may project into a required setback as provided below:
(1) Fire escapes, chimneys, cornices, awnings, canopies, eaves, sills, pilasters, lintels, gutters, carports, or other similar features a distance not exceeding three (3) feet into the required setback, except that such features must not extend closer than three (3) feet from the property line.
(2) Uncovered stairs, landings, and porches, none of which shall be more than five (5) feet above ground level, a distance not to exceed three (3) feet into the required setback
(3) Single-family residential driveways may locate as close as one (1) foot to neighboring property lines as long as the surface is sloped away from the property line to prevent water from draining on neighboring property.
(b) No permitted projection noted in subsections (a)(1) and (2) hereof shall extend within three feet of an accessory building.
(c) Fences, walls, terraces, steps, or other similar features may project into a required setback, except as provided under Section 1371.04 Vision Field, but shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. However, retaining walls (and fences in commercial districts) may exceed eight feet in height, provided they do not violate the provisions of Section 1371.04 Vision Field.
(Ord. 2005-06-02. Passed 3-20-06.)