Single-family dwellings in a residential zone may have a front porch that extends into the front yard setback, if:
A. The porch has an entrance facing the street;
B. The porch and porch roof are designed to follow the architectural lines and building materials of the home;
C. The deck, roof and columns or posts do not extend into the required front yard setback more than eight feet (8') and the eave overhang does not extend into the required front yard setback more than ten feet (10');
D. The porch has a minimum roof projection over the front door of four feet (4');
E. The porch extends at least five feet (5') in width along the front face of the dwelling and may extend the full length of the front of the dwelling;
F. The porch remains open on three (3) sides (except for see through insect screens) and does not have glass or walls taller than forty inches (40") around the sides that are open;
G. The portion of the porch within the setback does not include space for any other use, such as living or storage space; and
H. The distance from the front property line to the porch structure is not less than twelve feet (12').
(Ord. 2014-17, 4-22-2014)