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Where yards are required in this title, they shall be not less in depth or width than the minimum dimension specified for any part, and they shall be at every point open and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as follows:

A. Cornices, canopies, carports, eaves, patio or porch covers, or other similar architectural features not providing additional floor or interior space within the building may extend into a required front, side or rear yard not to exceed three feet. This encroachment may include structural supports to the ground, however, the open area of the longest wall and one additional wall of a carport, patio, porch or similar enclosure shall be equal to at least sixty-five percent of the area of each wall. Openings may only be enclosed with insect screening or similar material that allows unrestricted outside air circulation.

B. Open unenclosed, uncovered porches, platforms or landing places which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building, with the exception of guard rails as may be required by the building director, may extend into any front, side or rear yard not more than six feet.

C. Detached accessory buildings may occupy side and rear yards as provided in Section 17.08.130.

D.  Carports, patios, porches, or similar enclosures that provide covered space constructed before January 1, 1988 shall be deemed legal nonconforming structures subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.68 of this code. The building director shall make the final determination as to the age of said structures. (Ord. 3826 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2817 § 1, 1983; Ord. 2696 § 5, 1982; prior code § 17.52.160)