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The following structures or parts thereof shall be allowed to project into or to be constructed in a required yard within the area otherwise prohibited by a building yard line unless restrictions are provided pursuant to the issuance of a conditional use permit under section 12.40 of this ordinance or unless restrictions are set forth by the historical preservation board pursuant to sections 12.11 and 12.37.020 of this ordinance respectively:

(a) Awnings and canopies not to exceed four (4) feet into any yard

(b) Balconies not to exceed six (6) feet into any rear yard or side yard and not closer than three (3) feet to any lot line. Balconies are not permitted to project into a street yard or shore yard.

(c) Bay windows not to exceed four (4) feet into any yard.

(d) Belt courses and ornaments not to exceed three (3) feet into any yard.

(e) Chimneys, flues, not to exceed two (2) feet into any yard

(f) Clothesline posts (rear or side yard only)

(g) Decks not to exceed ten (10) feet into any required rear yard or side yard, and not closer than five (5) feet to any side lot line or fifteen (15) feet to any rear lot line.

(h) Driveways shall not be closer than two (2) feet to any side lot line.

(i) Eaves not to exceed three (3) feet into any yard

(j) Essential Services, utilities, electric power and communication transmission lines are exempt from the yard requirements of this ordinance.

(k) Fire escapes not projecting into the required rear or side yard by more than six (6) feet and not closer than three (3) feet to any lot line.

(l) Fences, walls and hedges in accordance with section 12.19 of this Ordinance. Where fences on adjoining properties existing prior to September 1, 1984, are located closer than two (2) feet to a public right-of-way, the applicant may construct a fence with an equal encroachment upon the required setback. (11/5/84)

(m) Flagpoles in any yard

(n) Garbage containers, nonpermanent (rear yard only)

(o) Guardhouse or gatehouse or bus shelters in any street yard

(p) Landscape features such as sun dials, terraces, (open), ornamental lights, birdbaths, etc.

(q) Mailbox located in highway right-of-way

(r) Off-street parking lots are permitted in rear yards in all districts (except one- and two-family residential districts) and in front and side yards in the business and industrial districts provided the parking shall not be closer than twenty (20) feet to the public right-of-way if the business or industrial district abuts a residential district and not closer than ten (10) feet to a lot line if the business or industrial district abuts a residential district.

(s) Open or enclosed porches shall not extend into or encroach upon any setback requirement.

(t) Overhanging Roof, eaves, gutter, cornice or other architectural feature not to exceed three (3) feet.

(u) Patios are permitted in any yard except street yards and shore yards and shall be located at least five (5) feet from any side or rear lot line.

(v) Planting boxes into any yard

(w) Recreational apparatus (except swimming pools and tennis courts) (rear and side yard only) such as playground equipment

(x) Satellite dish antennas in excess of two (2) feet in diameter shall be at least five (5) feet from a side or rear lot line. Satellite dish antennas in excess of two (2) feet in diameter shall not be located in a street yard or shore yard. Freestanding hobby radio towers not more than fifty (50) feet in height may be located in a side or rear yard only, and guy wires must be at least five (5) feet from any side or rear lot line in a residential district.

(y) Sidewalks, driveways, and steps for access purposes into any yards

(z) Signs (in accordance with section 12.14 of this Ordinance)

(aa) Steps, stairs (entry) and landings to a dwelling, (uncovered and nonenclosed) not to project more than five (5) feet (landing not to exceed five (5) feet by six (6) feet) into the street yard or shore yard; no closer than three (3) feet to any side lot line and no closer than fifteen (15) feet to any rear lot line.

(bb) Structural steps and stairs in the shore yard necessary for access to the lake shall not exceed five (5) feet in width, and any necessary landings shall not exceed 32 square feet in area (see section 12.09.040).

(cc) Trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants, in accordance with the vision requirements of section 12.13.010 of this ordinance.

(dd) Yard and service lighting fixtures, poles into any yard [Code § 12.27-2.]