§ 15-2014. PROJECTIONS/ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS.
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Building projections may extend into, and other encroachments may be located in, required
yards according to the standards of Table 15-2014 and are subject to all applicable requirements of the Building Code. The "Limitations"
column states any other limitations that apply to such structures when they project
into required yards. For standards for measurement of required yards and setbacks,
refer to Section 15-313, Determining Setbacks and Yards.
TABLE 15-2014: ALLOWED BUILDING PROJECTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
Projection/Encroachment
Front or Street Side Yard (ft)
Interior Side Yard (ft)
Rear Yard (ft)
Limitations
All projections
Notwithstanding any other subsection of this section, no projection may extend closer
than three feet to an interior lot line or into a public utility easement.
Cornices, canopies, eaves, and similar architectural features; chimneys.
2
2
2
Bay windows
3
2
3
Outdoor dining areas for restaurants
10
10
10
May not encroach into yards adjacent to residential uses.
Fire escapes required by law or public agency regulation
4
4
4
Uncovered stairs, ramps, stoops, or landings that service above the first floor of
building
3
2
3
Depressed ramps or stairways and supporting structures designed to permit access to
parts of buildings that are below average ground level
3.5
3.5
3.5
Basketball Rims and Backboards
No closer than 10 ft. of a street-facing property line or 5 ft. from an interior side
or rear property line.
Decks, porches, and stairs
Less than 18 inches above ground elevation
6
2
8
Must be open on at least three sides. No closer than 5 ft. of a street-facing property
line or 3 ft. of an interior property line.
18 inches or more above ground elevation
3
2
3
Ramps and similar structures that provide access for persons with disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities
Act; see Article 57, Reasonable Accommodation for Housing.
(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).
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