§ 25-72. Structures permitted in required yards.

The following structures shall not be deemed accessory structures and shall be permitted in required yards provided applicable sight distance and fire safety requirements are met and maintained and are in compliance with the Franklin County Code:

(1)

Bay windows.

(2)

Clotheslines.

(3)

Fences, provided no fence in a front yard shall exceed four (4) feet in height.

(4)

Freestanding air conditioning units.

(5)

Walls and retaining walls must comply with International Building Code (IBC) and Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), as amended. For walls requiring a design bearing the stamp of a Virginia Registered Design Professional, a safety railing shall be required along the top of wall.

(6)

Satellite dishes.

(7)

Sculpture, fountain, etc.

(8)

Solar power panels, residential.

Any other structures the zoning administrator determines to be similar in scope, size and impact as those listed herein, and are in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter shall also be permitted.

(Ord. No. 11-25-16, 5-17-16)

(Ord. No. 11-25-16, 5-17-16)