§ 25-46. Same—Projections, uses, etc., in required yards.

(a)

Projections generally. Every part of a required yard or court shall be open from its lowest point to the sky unobstructed, except as provided for in subsection (m) of section 25-50, and except for the ordinary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices, chimneys, buttresses, ornamental features and eaves; provided, that none of the above projections shall extend into a court more than six (6) inches, nor into a minimum yard more than twenty-four (24) inches; and provided further, that canopies of open porches or decks having a roof area not exceeding sixty (60) square feet may project a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into a required front or rear yard. Open paved patios or decks without roofs may extend to within three (3) feet of any side or rear lot line.

(b)

Fire escapes, balconies and stairways. An open fire escape may project into a required side yard not more than half the width of such yard, but not more than four (4) feet from the building. Fire escapes, solid-floored balconies and enclosed outside stairways may project not more than four (4) feet into a rear yard.

(c)

Terrace garages. A terrace garage in a district R-1, R-2, R-2-S, R-3, R-3-S, R-4, and [or] R-4-S may be located in a front or side yard; provided, that it is completely recessed into the terrace and that the height of the terrace is sufficient to cover and conceal the structures from above; and provided further, that the doors when open, shall not project beyond any property line and that the structures be set back at least four (4) feet from the front lot line.

(d)

Sight distance on corner lots. All corner lots shall provide a sight distance triangle in both directions, the short leg of which shall be twenty (20) feet, and the long leg of which shall be one hundred forty (140) feet measured along the curb line or edge of the pavement. Such area shall be and remain free of shrubbery, fences and other obstructions.

(Ord. No. 11029, § 7, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 11296, 6-16-97; Ord. No. 11813, 11-6-2007)