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architectural element to exceed 25 percent of the width of the <br />facade upon which it is located. <br />4. Fences may be located in required setback areas subject to the <br />fence regulations contained within this Section. <br />5. Rockeries and retaining walls may be located in required setback <br />areas if: <br />a. The rockery or retaining wall is not being used as a direct <br />structural support for a building; and <br />b. The rockery or retaining wall is reasonably necessary to <br />provide support to a cut or slope; and <br />C. The rockery or retaining wall will not obstruct or interfere <br />with the vision of vehicles and pedestrians using driveways <br />and public rights -of -way; and <br />d. Any structure retaining soil which is greater than thirty-six Ord. <br />(36) inches in height shall comply with building setback 1849-92 <br />requirements, unless otherwise approved by the Planning <br />Director, using Review Process II.A. <br />6. Improvements associated with shoreline use and access areas may be <br />located in any required setback area. The landward end of a pier <br />may be located in the required setback area. <br />7. Those structures and improvements permitted in required setback <br />areas by paragraph D of this Subsection. <br />B. Signs may be located in required setback areas subject to the <br />requirements of Section 36 or other specific regulations of this <br />Ordinance. <br />9. A covered porch which is open on three sides may encroach five (5) <br />feet into a required front or rear yard setback area provided that <br />the length of the porch shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the <br />length of the facade upon which the porch is located. <br />10. Heat pumps and other air conditioning equipment shall not be <br />permitted within a required front or side setback area. <br />11. Uncovered porches, decks and steps not over forty-two (42) inches Ord. <br />above grade may encroach into a front setback area by not more than 1849-92 <br />fifty percent of the required setback depth. <br />12. Uncovered porches, decks and steps not over eight feet above grade Ord. <br />may encroach into a rear setback area by not more than fifty 1849-92 <br />percent of the required setback depth. <br />D. Required Setbacks, Intrusions Into. <br />1. Signs, Marquees and Awnings: See Sign Code, Section 36. <br />2/20/92 <br />39-13 <br />