10-13-5 Yards To Be Unobstructed; Exceptions
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Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky and unobstructed except for permitted accessory buildings and except for ordinary and customary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices and other ornamental features, and unenclosed steps and unwalled stoops, porches, decks and carports which may project up to thirty six inches (36") into a required yard. No projection shall extend more than sixteen inches (16") into a required yard necessary for an apartment building, excluding customary sills, belt courses and cornices. 1. (4-2013, 10-24-13)
10-13-4 Sale Or Lease Of Required Space Prohibited · 10-13-6 Accessory Buildings Prohibited As Living Quarters