Definitions:
For purposes of this section, a projection is a building feature which extends outside of the enclosing walls of a building. Building features may project into required front, rear and side yards of a dwelling, but shall not project more than set forth in the following schedule:
Max. Projection Projection Building Features FRONT YARD SIDE YARD REAR YARD (a) Architectural features (1) A belt course, chimney, balconies, cornices, sills and bay window - 2 ft. 2 ft. 2 ft. (2) Awnings 4 ft. 3 ft. 4 ft. (3) Eaves without gutters 3 ft. 3 ft. 3 ft. (4) Floor overhang 2 ft. 0 ft. 2 ft. (5) Floor overhang including eaves with or without gutters 5 ft. 0 ft. 4 ft. (b) Entrance building features: (1) A stoop, platform, landing, 50% of patio or attached deck required (no enclosure) 4 ft. 3 ft. rear yard setback (2) Enclosed porch or entry 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. (c) Steps or ramps which are 25% of re- As regulated 50% of necessary for access to a quired front by subsection required permitted building setback (d) rear yard setback |
(d) All building projections listed above shall be located a minimum distance of 3 ft. from any side property line. No building projection shall be permitted to encroach into any basemented area including but not limited to drainage, sanitary, or general utility easements.
(1969 Code 150.215)