§ 21.45.070. Projections into required yards.

The following structures, if consistent with the provisions of section 21.45.030, may project into required front, side or rear yards as specified in this section, and shall not be considered in determining lot coverage:

A.

Paved terraces may project into required front, side or rear yards, provided that no structures placed there shall violate other requirements of this title.

B.

Unroofed landings and stairs may project into required front and rear yards only, provided that no portion other than a light handrail shall extend higher than 30 inches above the finished grade level.

C.

Windowsills, fireplace chases, belt courses, cornices, eaves and similar incidental architectural features may project not more than two feet into any required yard.

D.

Open fire exits may project not more than four feet six inches into any required yard.

E.

A private garage or carport may project into a required rear yard abutting a public alley; however, notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the garage or carport must be included in determining lot coverage.

F.

The director of community planning and development, with the concurrence of the director of public works, may permit the installation of temporary handicap access ramps in required front, side and rear yards. Ramps shall not remain installed for longer than one year from the date the permit is granted. The design and placement of the ramps shall be reviewed to:

1.

Insure the ramp has minimal visual impact on abutting properties; and

2.

Is architecturally compatible with the structure in design and bulk, and

3.

The width of the ramp does not exceed 48 inches, and

4.

That no portion, other than a handrail, shall extend higher than 36 inches above the finished grade level, unless approved by a separate building permit.

G.

Bay windows that are not more than eight feet in width where the projection breaks the plane of the wall may project no more than two feet into any required yard set back, so long as there is an eight-foot radius offset to any opposing bay window on the adjacent lot. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, bay windows shall not be included in determining lot coverage.

H.

An accessory dwelling unit may encroach into the rear yard setback abutting an alley.

(GAAB 21.05.060.F; AO No. 84-56; AO No. 99-131, § 11, 10-26-99; AO No. 2001-81(S-2), § 1, 9-25-01; AO No. 2003-97, § 5, 9-30-03)