17.44.090 Projections into yards.
1. The following structures may be erected on or project into any required yard setback:
a. Fences and walls in conformance with the Lindon City Code and other city codes or ordinances;
b. Necessary appurtenances for utility service.
2. Depending on the size of the yard area and setback, the structures listed below may project into a minimum front, side, or rear year not more than the following distances:
a. The following may project into a minimum front, side or rear yard not more than twenty-four inches (24"): cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural features; fireplace structures and bays (provided, that they are not wider than eight feet (8'), measured generally parallel to the wall of which they are a part), awnings and planting boxes or masonry planters.
b. The structures listed below may project into a rear yard not more than twelve feet (12'): a shade structure or uncovered deck (which does not support a roof structure, including associated stairs and landings) extending from the first story of a building, provided such structure is open on at least three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.
i. Within zones where the minimum rear yard setback is less than twenty feet (20'), structures listed above must maintain a ten-foot (10') setback from the rear property line;
c. The following may project into a front, side or rear yard (above or below grade) not more than four feet (4') as long as they are uncovered (not supporting a roof structure): unenclosed stairways, balconies, landings, and fire escapes.
i. Within zones where the minimum front and rear yards are less than thirty feet (30'), structures listed above may project not more than four feet if uncovered.
ii. Within zones where the minimum side yard setback is less than ten feet (10'), the above listed items may project into the side yard if a four-foot (4') setback from the projection to the side property line remains and there is no projection into the public utility easement.
d. Properties with a corner street side yard setback of at least thirty feet (30'): an uncovered deck located at and accessible from the first story or below the first story, inclusive of stairs, may project not more than twelve feet (12') into a required corner street side yard setback. (Ord. 2023-14 §2, amended, 2023; Ord. 2019-1 §2, amended, 2019; Ord. 2009-3, amended, 2009; Ord. 2003-15, amended, 2003; Ord. 111 §1, amended, 1985; Prior code §12-111-8)