Yard means an open space on a lot which is unobstructed from the ground upward except as otherwise provided in this code. In determining the required yard for properties abutting the Deschutes River, the edge of the river shall be considered the property line. The edge of the river shall be determined by the ordinary high water mark in conformance with BDC 2.7.600, Waterway Overlay Zone (WOZ).

Yard, front means an open space extending the full width of the lot between the front facade of a building or the front of an unenclosed porch and the front lot line, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as specified elsewhere in this code.

Yard, rear means an open space extending the full width of the lot between the rear facade of a building and the rear lot line, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as specified elsewhere in this code.

Yard, side means an open space extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side facade of a building and the nearest side lot line, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as specified elsewhere in this code.