(A) The space in any required yard shall be open and unobstructed, except as allowed under this Code for “Driveway Shade Structures” as defined by this Code and except for the ordinary projections of chimney flues, awnings, open outside stairways and balconies, windowsills, belt courses, cornices, eaves and other architectural features provided such features shall not project further than two feet into any required yard; and provided, further, that in no case shall such projections be nearer than five feet to the property line. With respect to “Driveway Shade Structures” as defined in this Code, said structures may project as provided in SLCC 18.25.040, Table No. 3, and shall not have any other projection of any kind, nature, or description attached to it.

(B) Bay windows, including their cornices and eaves, shall not project into any required yard not more than two feet; provided the sum of such projections on any wall does not exceed one-third the length of the wall; and provided, that in no case shall such projections be nearer than five feet to the property line.

(C) Mechanical equipment, such as air conditioners, may be constructed within any side or rear yard in conformance with this title; provided, that in no case shall the mechanical equipment create an open side yard area of less than five feet. This open clear area extends from the front of the structure to five feet beyond the rear of the structure. (Ord. 312 § 2(14.6), passed 4-11-2012; Ord. 440 § 3, passed 4-26-2023. Code 2012 § 152.216.)