§ 1305. Yard requirements—Exceptions

A.

Architectural features including sills, chimneys, fireplaces, cornices and eaves may extend into a required side yard, a required rear yard, or a space between structures not more than 36 inches and may extend into a required front yard not more than six feet, provided that where an architectural feature extends more than 24 inches into a required side yard, said extension shall be protected by a minimum of one hour fire resistant standard. No building or projection thereof, except a garden structure, may extend into a public easement.

B.

Open, unenclosed, uncovered metal fire escapes and depressed ramps or stair-ways may project into any required yard or space between buildings not more than four feet; planter boxes attached to a building, may be extended into a required front yard by not more than three feet.

C.

Fences, walls, hedges, garden structure walks, driveways and retaining walls may occupy any required yard or other open spaces, subject to the limitations prescribed in the district regulations, and except that the provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to a fence or wall necessary for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the state or any agency thereof, and further that a chain link fence up to seven feet in height may be located in any required front yard in conjunction with public and quasi-public uses.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 1, 4-8-2015)