Yard exceptions

The space between a lot line and the minimum front, side or rear setback shall be open and unobstructed, with the following exceptions:

• A. Ordinary projections of windowsills, cornices and other ornamental features may extend up to one foot into the space between the required setbacks and the lot line.
• B. In a residential district, a permitted accessory structure may be placed in an area bounded by the front yard and a line six feet from the side and rear lot lines. Such an accessory structure shall not exceed more than 15 feet in height, nor have an area greater than 500 square feet. Any larger accessory structure shall not be in the area between the lot lines and the setback lines, and shall not intrude into the front yard. The front yard is the area bounded by the street right-of-way, a line parallel to the street at the closest point of the building to the street right-of-way, and the side lot lines.
• C. Landscape features such as trees, fences, shrubs, and terraces may be placed in any setback area. Such features are restricted by § 260-29.
• D. Signs as permitted in Article VI, Signs, may be placed in any setback area. Such signs are restricted by § 260-29.
• E. In BL, ML, and MG Districts, an outdoor telephone booth may be located in any setback area.
• F. Handicapped access ramps may be located in any required setback area.
• G. Swimming pools, in a residential district, must be in the rear yard of property. Pools can be placed a minimum of six feet off rear and side property lines. Pools or the yard area surrounding pools must be enclosed by a nonclimbable fence, which has a height of no less than six feet.