Authorized departures from yard regulations
The following departures from the yard regulations otherwise applicable are hereby authorized:
A. Adjoining projecting buildings. Where a lot adjoins a lot on one (1) or both sides having a main building which projects beyond the established front yard line, and has been so maintained since this ordinance became effective, the front yard requirement on such lot may be the average of the front yard of said existing buildings or building. In no case shall this front yard requirement be less than fifteen (15) feet.
B. Projections of ornamental features. Projections of cornices, window sills, and other ornamental features may extend up to one (1) foot into a required yard area.
C. Accessory structures. A permitted accessory structure which is one hundred and twenty (120) square feet or less in floor area may be placed no closed than three (3) feet to a property boundary within a side or rear yard area, while an accessory structure over one hundred and twenty (120) square feet in floor area may be placed no closer than ten (10) feet to a lot line within a side or rear yard area. These provisions apply in all districts unless otherwise indicated in specific sections of this ordinance.
D. Fences. Fences up to six (6) feet in height may be placed in the rear yard and side yard area subject to the limitations of section 32-86 of this ordinance. Fences up to three (3) feet may be placed in the front yard area. These provisions apply in all districts unless otherwise indicated in specific sections of this ordinance
E. Decks. Decks sixteen (16) inches or less in height may be placed no closer than six (6) feet to any property line, while decks higher than sixteen (16) inches may be placed up to a distance from the property line equivalent to two-thirds (⅔) of the required front, rear or side yard setbacks, as applicable.
F. Carports. A carport, where attached to the main building, may be erected over a driveway in a side yard no closer to the property line than a distance equivalent to ten (10) percent of the frontage or six (6) feet, whichever is greater. Such structure shall not be over twenty-four (24) feet in length and is entirely open on three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.
G. Three-sided lot. In the event that a lot contains only three (3) sides, the width of the lot shall be considered to be the distance between side lot lines, measured along an are at the required front yard depth.
H. Irregular lot. In the event the front yard of a lot abuts a curve, a cul-de-sac or a junction of two (2) streets that form an interior angle approximating ninety (90) degrees, the width of the lot shall be considered to be the distance between the side lot lines, measured at the required front yard depth.
(Amd. of 8-8-23)