Porch is a Frontage Type where an entry door and corresponding landing area (entrance) and usable open space are provided on the front elevation of a building on the ground floor.
a) Configuration Standards
• All or a portion of the entrance and steps may encroach into the setback area established by the Zoning Classification. The entrance may be elevated or level with the surrounding grade.
• The entrance shall be at least 50% and not exceed 80% of the width of the front elevation of the corresponding dwelling unit. These percentages do not preclude a wrap around porch on a corner lot. The porch shall be a minimum of 6 feet clear in depth and a minimum of 12 feet wide clear for a centered entry; or a minimum of 10 feet clear for asymmetrical entry.
• A porch or shed roof may cover the entrance.
• The surrounding setback area may be elevated. In no case, however, can the elevation of the surrounding setback area be higher than the elevation of the 1st floor.
• Non-retaining fences or walls defining the porch/yard or setback area shall not exceed 36 inches from the highest adjacent finished grade.
• A landscaping area with a minimum width of 2 feet shall be provided between any fence or wall and the sidewalk or similar hardscape area.
Illustrative photo 1 depicts the Porch frontage type on a House.
Illustrative photo 2 depicts the Porch frontage type on a detached Rowhouse.
(Ord. 3229 (part), 2016).