Setback exceptions

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

• A. Projection of window sills, cornices, and other ornamental features may extend not more than one foot into a yard.
• B. Landscape features such as trees, fences, poles, shrubs, and terraces may be placed in any setback area, subject to the provisions of § 400-120.
• C. No accessory structure may be erected within the front setback lines except as provided in Subsection E of this section. An accessory structure to a permitted use may be placed no closer than the following distance to a side or rear lot line, subject to authorization granted by the Zoning Enforcement Officer:

  	Minimum Yard Requirements
  District	Side (width in feet)	Rear (depth in feet)
  RFR-2	19	38
  RFR-1	15	30
  Neighborhood Business	15	30
  Highway Business	19	38
  Industrial A and B	23	30

• D. Open, unenclosed porches or platforms may extend into the rear or side setbacks not more than 10 feet.
• E. In Neighborhood Business, Highway Business or Industrial Zones, parking facilities, signs, and filling station pumps may be located in a front setback area.

  [Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]