The following special yard
regulations shall apply to the development of property:
(a) Awnings and bay windows which are not more than ten feet
(10') [3m] wide may extend three feet (3') [1m] into a required yard.
(b) The ordinary projections of eaves, gutters, uncovered
stoops, uncovered landings, chimneys and flues may extend into a required yard.
(c) Mechanical or HVAC equipment may be located in a required
side or rear yard, or in required front or side yards if screened from view from public
streets and adjacent properties.
(d) Retaining walls determined to be necessary by accepted
engineering practice for earth or building stabilization shall be exempt from yard and
setback requirements.
(e) Fences shall be
subject to the specific requirements as set forth in division 7 of
this article and to the sight triangle requirements set forth in
section 24.1-226. Fences shall not be subject to yard or setback
requirements applicable to buildings.
(f) For those lots that do not conform to a typical rectangular
shape, lots that have no street frontage, or that abut a water body,
and which are not covered by any of the special rules set forth in
the preceding sections, the zoning administrator shall establish the
location of the front, side and rear lots lines and the associated
yards after evaluating the configuration of the property, the
character and orientation of surrounding existing or potential land
uses, the point(s) of access to the property, the existing or
proposed building orientation, and such other factors as deemed
appropriate.