16.03.050 Permitted intrusions into required yards.
A. Cornices, eaves and other similar architectural features may project from the foundation wall into any minimum yard setback requirement a maximum distance of two and one-half feet.
B. Open, unwalled and uncovered steps and ramps, not more than four feet in height, may extend into the required front or rear yard setback requirement not more than five feet.
C. Decks and patio covers may be permitted to encroach into all residential district rear yard setbacks, provided a minimum setback of five feet is retained, and provided such deck be not more than thirty inches above existing natural grade measured at deck floor from the highest point, and provided that such patio cover is not enclosed in any manner. A building permit is required.
D. LID facilities are allowed within front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
E. Awnings and marquees may be allowed within required front yards and over sidewalks or public right-of-way in commercial and industrial zones if all the following requirements are satisfied:
1. The director of the department of community and economic development and the director of the department of public works or their designees determine that placement of the awning or marquee within the setback areas or over the public sidewalk does not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow or create any other type of hazard to the public.
2. The awning or marquee is specifically designed to benefit pedestrians by the providing of shelter and creating a friendlier pedestrian environment.
3. That development of an awning or marquee within the setback area or over public sidewalk is consistent with goals of the Comprehensive Development Plan, the standards of the specific zone in which it is proposed to be located and consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
4. The city’s building codes and fire codes are satisfied for the structure and location. (Ord. 1539 §28, 2019; Ord. 1496 §33, 2016; Ord. 1208 §60, 2003; Ord. 1024 §14, 1995; Ord. 917 §1, 1991; Ord. 817 §1, 1987; Ord. 757, 1985; Ord. 691 §2, 1984).