§ 59-12250 — Permitted encroachments

§ 59-12250. - Permitted encroachments.

12250.1. Extension into Yard Areas. The following features, and no others, may extend into required minimum yard areas. These restrictions shall apply to buildings, structures or projections located in yards, or portions thereof, that are required by the setback regulations of this chapter. A. Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes. B. Fireproof outside stairways. C. Balconies opening into fire towers projecting into a yard not more than five feet. D. The ordinary projection of chimneys and flues. E. Projecting roof structural lines or eaves extending into a yard not more than two feet. F. Canopies or marquees may extend from the front of a building no more than six feet into the required front yard or over a public sidewalk. G. Porches open on three sides may extend into the required front yard of a residential use for not more than six feet. H. A carport, designed and built as an architectural element of a residence at the time of original construction, which is open on at least two sides, shall be permitted to extend into a required front yard by no more than five feet. I. Accessory buildings not on a permanent foundation, as provided for in Section 12200.2 (Standards for Accessory Buildings). 12250.2. Open Yard Requirements. Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky without obstruction except for the following: A. Accessory buildings in rear yards as provided for in Section 12200.2 (Standards for Accessory Buildings). B. The ordinary projections of skylights, sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features, if such projections do not exceed 24 inches. C. Underground fallout, bomb or tornado shelters, which may be constructed in front or rear yards, if construction is in accordance with specifications and standards approved by City Codes.