Yard exceptions

The space in a required front, side or rear yard shall be open and unobstructed with the following exceptions:

• • (1) An uncovered porch may extend up to ten feet in a side or rear yard, but must be at least six feet from the boundary line.

  • (2) Ordinary projections of windowsills, cornices and other ornamental features may extend up to one foot into a yard.

  • (3) A permitted accessory structure may cover up to 25 percent of a side or rear yard area but may be placed no closer than ten feet to a lot line. Such an accessory structure may not project into a front yard area. For waterfront properties a permitted accessory structure may be located in the front yard whenever there is hardship in locating such structure in the side yards.

  • (4) Landscape features such as trees, fences, shrubs and terraces may be placed in any yard area.

(Ord. of 5-27-2009)