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Sangamon County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

40 Permitted Obstructions In Yards

17.40.010 Structures, Trees, Shrubs And Off-Street Parking Spaces Permitted When

The following shall not be considered to be obstructions when located in the required yards specified:

  1. In Any Yard.
    1. Marquees and awnings attached to the principal building;
    2. overhanging roof eaves;
    3. chimneys, if they do not exceed twenty (20) percent of the depth of the required yard;
    4. dog house for single dog;
    5. ornamental light standards;
    6. flag poles;
    7. arbor, trellises, trees and shrubs;
    8. coin operated telephones;
    9. permitted signs;
    10. solar energy systems provided they do not exceed twenty (20) percent of the required yard;
    11. seasonal fruit and vegetable stands;
    12. open porches and stoops;
    13. terraces and decks provided they are at least two (2) feet from the adjoining property line(s);
  2. On corner lots, obstructions shall not be higher than thirty (30) inches above curb level, if located in that portion of a required front yard or side yard situated within twenty (20) feet of the lot corner formed by the intersection of any two (2) street lines;
  3. In Side Yards. Open accessory off-street parking spaces, except in a side yard abutting a street (does not include a carport); farm accessory buildings or structures in the agricultural districts; television antennas, and noncommercial radio towers and antennas;
  4. In Rear Yards.
    1. Enclosed, attached or detached off-street parking spaces (refer to Chapter 17.36 on accessory buildings or structures);
    2. open off-street parking spaces;
    3. farm accessory buildings or structures;
    4. tool rooms;
    5. accessory structures customarily accessory to the principal use;
    6. balconies and breezeways;
    7. noncommercial television and radio towers and antennas.

(Res. 1-1 §3 (D), November 16, 1982)