§ 17.20.070. Exceptions to yard requirements.

A.

Any residential structure may project into the required front yard if existing residential structures on both adjacent lots in the same district have less than the required minimum front yard; provided, however, that such projection extends no closer to the street than either of the adjacent structures.

B.

Architectural features of residential buildings such as window sills, cornices, roof overhangs may project into the required yard provided such projection is not more than four feet and does not reach closer than four feet to any lot line; provided, however, that such architectural features of principal buildings shall not project into the minimum side yard required for principal buildings.

C.

One story accessory buildings may project into required rear yards providing such projection extends not closer than five feet to rear lot line. If an easement line exists, the projection can extend not closer than five feet to the easement line.

(Ord. No. 2005-8, § 2, 7-19-2005; zoning ordinance dated 6-3-2003 § 5-7.0)