1316 Side and Rear Yards
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Dutch John code is at https://dutchjohn.gov/documents.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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1) Every part of the required side or rear yard shall be open and unobstructed except for accessory buildings as permitted by this Ordinance and the ordinary projection of window sills, cornices and other ornamental features projecting not more than twelve (12) inches.
2) Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways, balconies opening upon fire towers and ordinary projections of chimneys and flues may be allowed by the Building Official to project into a required yard area up to a maximum distance of three (3) feet.