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Sec. 78-1. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Unless specifically defined in this section, the words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in chapter 82. Building footprint means the outline of the total area covered by a building's perimeter at the ground level (to the block/foundation). (1) Carports, covered porches and other similar building features which have no exterior walls shall be included as part of a building footprint by drawing a straight line between the outer edges of all support structures (and the main building if applicable). (2) The outer edge of building protrusions, bay windows or other similar features that extend outward from a building and are less than four feet from the ground shall be considered as part of the building footprint. Hardcover means a hard surface that prevents or retards entry of water into the soil and causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than prior to development. Hardcover shall include but not be limited to the following: all building footprints, driveways, sidewalks, stepping stones, retaining walls, patios, courts (sport, tennis, etc), decks, pools, areas used for the extended outdoor storage of vehicles or equipment, and all other similar features or surfaces as determined by the city engineer or city planner. Sec. 78-1405. - Nonencroachments. The following shall not be considered to be encroachments on yard requirements: (1) Chimneys, flues, belt courses, leaders, sills, pilasters, lintels, ornamental features, mechanical devices, cornices, eaves, and the like, provided they do not extend more than two feet into a required yard. (2) Nameplate signs for one-family dwellings; lights for illuminating parking areas, loading areas or yards for safety and security purposes, provided the direct source of light is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential property, may be located to within five feet of the front lot line. (3) Terraces, steps, uncovered porches, stoops or similar structures which do not extend above the height of the ground floor level of the principal building and extend to a distance of not less than two feet from any lot line. (4) In side or rear yards only, bays not to exceed a depth of two feet nor to contain an area of more than 20 square feet, fire escapes not to exceed a width of three feet, and open off-street parking. (5) In rear yards only, balconies, breezeways, detached outdoor picnic shelters and recreational equipment except as otherwise regulated; no accessory structure shall be closer than five feet from a rear lot line. (6) In side yards only, no accessory structure shall be closer than ten feet from any side lot line. (7) Fences erected in all zoning districts are considered as a nonencroachment when they conform to the following standards: