The regulations of this chapter shall be subject to the interpretations and exceptions of this article.

(Ord. No. 482, art. 4, 7-17-2000)

For the purpose of this chapter, access drives may cross a required front yard or be placed in the side yard so as to provide access to a rear yard and/or accessory or attached structures. These drives shall not be considered as structural violations in front and side yards. Further, any walk, driveway or other pavement servicing a like function shall not, for the purpose of this chapter, be considered to be a structure and shall be permitted as necessary in any required yard.

(Ord. No. 482, § 4.00, 7-17-2000)

Essential services shall be permitted as authorized and regulated by law and other village ordinances, it being the intention of this section to exempt such essential services which primarily serve the village from the application of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 482, § 4.01, 7-17-2000)

No building shall be converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height limit established for the zoning district in which the building is located. However, roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, stage lofts and screens, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, individual domestic radio and television aerials and wireless masts, water tanks, or similar structures may be erected above the limits prescribed.

(Ord. No. 482, § 4.02, 7-17-2000)

Any lot which was of record at the time of the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived that does not meet the requirements of this chapter for lot width and depth and available space for yards shall meet the provisions of article X of this chapter pertaining to nonconforming uses and nonconforming buildings.

(Ord. No. 482, § 4.03, 7-17-2000)

1. At-grade patios, unenclosed and uncovered access porches (i.e., one which is not roofed over) or paved terraces may project into a required front or rear yard for a distance not exceeding eight feet. Patios and porches covered or partially covered by permanent construction shall not project into any required yard space. Structures essential for handicapped access may be approved at the discretion of the building inspector.
2. Roofed open access porches, steps or stairs may project into a required front yard for a distance not exceeding eight feet.
3. Decks may be allowed, provided that the following conditions are met:
   1. The deck does not encroach into any easement.
   2. The deck does not project more than ten feet into the required rear yard setback.
   3. The deck does not project into the required front or side yard setback.
   4. The deck is located at least ten feet from any detached accessory building.
   5. The deck and all other appurtenant facilities shall conform with all applicable codes and ordinances.

(Ord. No. 482, § 4.04, 7-17-2000)

The provisions of this chapter shall not be so construed as to interfere with the temporary use of any property as a voting place in connection with a village or other public election.

(Ord. No. 482, § 4.05, 7-17-2000)