§ 15.24.060. Yard exceptions and permitted intrusions into required yards.

The following intrusions may project into required yards to the extent and under the conditions and limitations indicated:

(1)

The following building features may project into the required front yard no more than six feet and into the required side yards no more than three feet, provided that such projections are no closer than three feet to any side yard line:

(A)

Chimneys and fireplaces;

(B)

Porches, as defined in Chapter 15.03, platforms and landings which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building.

(2)

The following building features may project into the required front yard no more than three feet and into the required side yard no more than three feet, provided that such projections are no closer than three feet to any side yard line:

(A)

Eaves, cornices, belt courses, leaders, sills, awnings, lintels, gutters, and other similar features.

(3)

Ramps constructed to make a structure accessible to persons with disabilities shall not count towards the maximum allowed lot coverage on any subject property and may project into the required yard(s) to the extent necessary for access, if, upon review by the mayor or designee, it is determined that the ramp has been designed to minimize the intrusion into the required yard(s) and creates no hazard to the public.

(Ord. 5323 § 4 (part), 1997).

(Ord. No. 6286, § 2, 3-13-2017).