In measuring a front, side, or rear yard setback, the horizontal distance between the lot line and the closest projection of the principal or accessory structures shall be used. Required front, rear, and side setback areas shall be unoccupied and unobstructed from the natural grade skyward, except as provided below:
- (a) Changing existing grade less than thirty (30) inches in height as measured above or below natural grade; uncovered porches, slabs, patios, terraces, walks, steps, decks, retaining walls and similar structures that do not exceed thirty (30) inches above or below natural grade – no restriction;
- (b) Driveways and associated retaining walls that do not exceed six (6) feet in height as measured above or below the natural grade.
- (c) Fences and walls used as fences as provided in the definition of "Development" within this section.
- (d) Berms that do not exceed four (4) feet in height as measured from the natural grade.
- (e) Fences, walls used as fences, berms, hedges, or similar obstructions erected or maintained within twenty (20) feet of any street corner shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height as measured from street grade.
- (f) Grade changes required to meet compliance for Accessible ANSI Residences permitted pursuant to Section 5-20-70 (k), provided the grade change does not exceed four (4) feet in height as measured above or below the natural grade.
(Code repealed and reenacted (all sections) by Ord. 014D-2006; § 5-20-100 (part) amended by Ord. 038-12, 12-1-2012