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1012.02: REQUIRED YARDS AND OPEN SPACE: A. Reduction Of Space Below Minimum Requirement Forbidden: No lot, yard or other open space shall be reduced in area or dimension so as to make such lot, yard or open space less than the minimum required by this Title, and if the existing lot, yard or other open space as existing is less than the minimum required, it shall not be further reduced. No required open space provided about any building or structure shall be included as a part of any open space required for another building or structure. (Ord. 275, 5-12-1959) B. Certain Structures Not Considered Encroachments: The following shall not be considered as encroachments on yard setback requirements: 1. Chimneys, flues, belt courses, leaders, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features, cornices, eaves, gutters and the like provided they do not project more than three feet (3'). (Ord. 275, 5-12-1959) 2. Terraces, steps, uncovered porches and patios, decks, stoops or similar features provided they do not extend above the height of the ground floor level of the principal structure or to a distance less than two feet (2') from any lot line except that patios shall not be less than ten feet (10') from a street right of way. Fences in front yards which do not exceed four feet (4') in height. 3. Side Or Rear Yard Only: Bays not to exceed a depth of three feet (3') or contain a gross area of more than thirty (30) square feet, fire escapes not to exceed a width of three feet (3') and fences or walls not to exceed a height of six and one-half feet (6 1/2') above grade except that in B or I Districts or on property lines in other districts abutting B or I Districts;"fences or walls shall not exceed eight feet (8') above grade. (Ord. 878, 3-23-1981; amd. 1995 Code) 4. Rear Yard Only: Balconies, breezeways, detached outdoor picnic shelters and recreational equipment. (Ord. 275, 5-12-1959) C. Fences: 1. Location: Fences, when constructed to enclose any lot or tract of land, shall be located in such a way that the entire fence shall be on the property of the builder thereof. Posts and framework shall be placed within the property lines of the owner and the actual fencing material such as wire, lumber, pickets, etc. shall be placed on the side of the fence which faces the street or the adjacent property. (1990 Code) 2. Barbed Wire Fences Prohibited: No fence constructed with or using barbed wire shall be permitted in any R District or on any property line which abuts an R District. (Ord. 878, 3-23-81 )