A.

Eaves, cornices, steps, platforms, rear porches, decks and similar projections that are enclosed and not used for living space but not exceeding in width one-half of the building nor more than one story in height, may extend into the rear yard not more than 20 percent from the exterior wall of the structure to the rear property line.

B.

Steps, terraces, platforms, porches, decks and similar projections having no roof covering and no more than the minimum required support structure as per applicable building codes may be built within a rear yard, but in no case shall such projections cause a rear yard to be less than ten feet from the face of the projection to the rear property line. The lower portion of supporting steps, terraces, platforms, porches, decks and similar projections that are no more than four feet in height may be enclosed but may not be used for living space. At grade steps, sidewalks, and driveways are allowed within the rear yard.

(Ord. No. 440, Att. A (part), 1997; Ord. No. 526, § 3, 2006)