A. Porches and decks, when attached to a principal dwelling, or when any part thereof is within eighteen inches (18") of a principal dwelling, shall be considered part of such principal dwelling for setback purposes and for purposes of calculating required yards in accordance with the provisions of this zoning title. However, except for enclosed porches and decks, the area of a porch or deck shall not be included in the gross floor area of a structure.
B. Porches and decks not attached to or within eighteen inches (18") of a principal dwelling shall be considered accessory buildings for all purposes of this zoning title.
C. The construction or enclosure of a porch or deck, whether within subsection A or B of this section, shall require a building permit. Each application for a permit shall be accompanied by the permit fee specified in chapter 7 of this title and with a set of plans or drawings drawn to scale. All distances and dimensions shall be accurately figured and drawings shall be made explicit and complete showing the relative locations of the residence, the porch or deck and any existing accessory buildings and the lot lines.
D. A shed with sixty five (65) square feet or more floor area shall require a building permit. (Ord. 93-11, 6-14-1993)