(a) A deck is an attached accessory structure constructed from wood or composite materials uncovered and attached to the principal building.
(b) A porch is an attached accessory structure, usually covered, and is often constructed from wood, masonry, or other composite material, located at the principal building's primary or secondary entrance points.
(c) The area of decks and porches are used to calculate the maximum lot coverage percentages on residential lots.
(d) All decks and porches must comply with the Building Code, as amended from time to time.
(e) Uncovered decks may extend up to ten (10) feet into the front yard setback (See Section 1286.07(h)). No canopy may be erected after the original construction of the deck in the front yard unless it is an attached roof to establish a covered front porch.
(f) Decks may only be constructed in the side or rear yards and may encroach no more than three (3) feet into the required side or rear yard setback.
(g) At no time may a deck or porch be located closer than six (6) feet from any property line.
(Ord. 566. Passed 9-6-22.)