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ORDINANCE 2012-016 (2) Yard encroachments. Every part of a required yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except as hereinafter provided or as otherwise permitted in this ordinance. No structure shall be erected within any easement, except as specifically authorized by this ordinance. (a) Structural overhangs. Cornices, awnings, eaves, gutters or other similar structural overhangs, at least seven (7) feet above grade, may extend up to four (4) feet into any required yard, provided that no such overhang shall extend to within six (6) feet of any property line. (b) Sills and belt courses. Sills, belt courses and similar ornamental features may extend six (6) inches into any required yard. (c) Air conditioners and similar mechanical equipment. Air conditioning equipment, sprinkler system controls and similar mechanical equipment (including utility pad mounted equipment) may project into any required yard provided that the equipment is mounted sees adiacent to the building. (d) Fire escapes, outside stairways, balconies, chimneys and other similar appurtenances. Open or enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways, balconies, and chimneys and flues may project up to four (4) feet into any required yard, provided such projections shall not unduly obstruct light and ventilation. (e) Docks and accessory waterfront structures. Docks and other permitted accessory waterfront structures are allowed within required yards, excluding required side yards. (f) Swimming pools and related structures. Swimming pools. No swimming pool shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to any rear property line or within any easement for utilities, drainage or access. 2. Special yard situations. a. On multi -frontage lots with one yard which abuts a road right-of-way classified as an arterial road on the county's thoroughfare plan map, no swimming pool shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to the property line abutting the arterial road, or within any easement for utilities, drainage, or access, provided that the yard adjacent to the arterial road is not the yard providing the main entrance to the lot. b. On lots where no rear yard, as defined in the zoning code, exists having a width at least one-half ( 1/2) the applicable minimum lot width, one side yard or side yard area may be designated by the property owner as a "rear yard" for purposes of applying the regulations contained within this section. 3. Pool decks and patios. No deck or patio constructed in conjunction with any swimming pool shall be located within an easement or closer than five (5) feet to any property line. Bold Underline: Additions to Ordinance 39 StFiliO Deleted Text from Existing Ordinance C:\Documents and Settings\tlister\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\QPAZMTU8\2012-016 911 and 912.doc