§ 18.104.260. Required yards.

A.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, required yards are to be unobstructed by any building, structure or other improvement constructed on, over or under the ground. No part of a yard required by this title shall be included as part of a yard required for any other lot.

B.

Cornices, eaves, canopies, fireplaces and other similar architectural features, but not including any flatwall or window surface, may extend into any yard a distance not exceeding two feet.

C.

Uncovered porches or stairways, fire escapes or landing places may extend into any required front or rear yard a distance not exceeding six feet and into any required side yard a distance not exceeding one-half the width of the required side yard.

D.

In any district where fifty percent or more of the lots on one side of any block have been improved with buildings other than accessory structures, the required front yard for lots located on that side of the block shall be a depth equal to the average of the actual unobstructed front yards of the lots so improved, but not more than the minimum front yard specified for the district. When computing average depth, the actual unobstructed front yard of each lot shall be deemed to be equal to the minimum front yard specified for the zoning district unless a lesser depth has been recognized as lawful by the county by approval of a variance or through issuance of a certificate of present extent of legal nonconformity in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 18.132.050. This subsection shall control over any other front yard requirements set forth in this code to the extent such other requirements are inconsistent with this subsection.

(Ord. 1003 § 2, 1992: Ord. 982 § 2, 1991; Ord. 867 § 10, 1988; Ord. 511 § 1 (part), 1976; prior code § 12402)