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(e) On through lots one hundred and twenty (120) feet or less in depth the height of a building may be measured from the curb level on either street. On through lots more than one hundred and twenty (120) feet in depth the height regulations and basis of height measurements for the street permitting the greater height shall apply to a depth of not more than one hundred and twenty (120) feet from that street. (f) Buildings on through lots and running through from street to street may waive the requirements for a rear yard by furnishing an equivalent open space in lieu of such required rear yard. (g) In computing the depth of a rear yard for any building where such yard opens onto an alley or street, one-half of such alley or street may be assumed to be a portion of the yard. (h) Every part of a required yard or court shall be open from its lowest point to the sky unobstructed, except for the ordinary pro- jections of sills, belt courses, cornices, ornamental features and eaves; provided however that none of the above projections shall project into a court more than six (6) inches nor into a minimum side yard more than twelve (12) inches. (i) No cornice shall project over the street line tore than 12': (j) open or enclosed fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways and balconies opening upon fire towers, projecting into a yard not more than five (5) feet or into a court not more than three and one -half (32) feet, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and flues, may be permit- ted by the Building-Cnmmi.ssiener Where same are so placed as not to obstruct the light and ventilation. (k) In the "A ", "B ", "C", "D ", and "E" Height and Area Dis4 tricts, an accessory building not exceeding twelve (12) feet in height may occupy not more than thirty (30) per cent of the rear yard. (1) In the "A ", "B", "C ", and "D" Height and Area Districts, sun - parlors may be built not more than eight (8) feet in front of the building line, and not exceeding seventeen (17) feet or two stories in height provided the enclosing walls have a total width of window sash of seventy -five (75) per cent of the girth measurement of the outside walls with average sash height of windows equal to 5()% of room height and have no interior partitions. All glazing shall be done with clear glass only. Section 18. Board of Zoning Appeals a. A Board of Zoning Appeals is hereby established. The Board shall consist of five (5) members to be appointed.by the Mayor as provided in Section 68, Chapter 174, of the Indiana Acts of 1947- b. Meetings: Meetings of the Board shall be held at least once a month. The Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure and keep a record of its pro- ceedings, showing the action of the Board, and the vote of each member upon each question considered. The presence of three (3) members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. -16-