West Orange City Zoning Code
§ 25-8.2
Yard Encroachments.
[Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-8.1; amended 9-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2617-20]
In all districts, the space in a required front, side, side front yard or rear yard shall be open and unobstructed except for:
a.
An unroofed terrace projecting not more than eight feet into the required rear yard.
b.
Steps projecting not more than six feet leading to a basement or first floor.
c.
Doorways, windows, sills, lintels, wall ornaments or leaders projecting not more than two feet. A variance shall be required for any feature that projects more than two feet into a required yard.
d.
Fire escapes required by law, and chimneys, not over four feet wide, provided that the Building Inspector shall determine that such projections are so placed as not to obstruct light or ventilation.
e.
An existing private garage for a one-family or two-family dwelling may be rebuilt within its same footprint.
f.
A handicap accessibility ramp for a one-family or two-family dwelling, in accordance with § 25-9.12.
