(a) Cornices, eaves, sills, canopies or similar projections may extend or project into required side yards not more than two inches for each one foot of width of such side yard, and may extend or project into a required front or rear yard not more than thirty inches. Bay windows and chimneys may project into a required front, side or rear yard not more than eighteen inches provided the side yard is not reduced to less than six feet.
(b) Open structures such as porches, balconies, platforms, carports and covered patios shall be considered a part of the building to which attached and shall not project into the required minimum yards, except as otherwise provided herein.
(c) Uncovered floor areas such as patios, decks and similar structures accessory to a dwelling shall be permitted to within not less than fifteen feet of the rear lot line provided that the floor level of the structure shall be not more than three feet above the adjacent grade prior to construction of the structure, and provided that railings, screens, posts or other enclosures shall project not more than four feet above the floor surface of the structure.
(Ord. 117-88. Passed 1-9-89.)