(A) Every part of every required setback shall be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except as hereinafter provided or as otherwise permitted in this subchapter.
(B) Setback Encroachment Regulations Table.
Type | Maximum Setback Encroachment | Maximum Dimensions | Additional Regulations | |||
Front | Side | Street Side | Rear
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Type | Maximum Setback Encroachment | Maximum Dimensions | Additional Regulations | |||
Front | Side | Street Side | Rear
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Sills or Belt Courses | 1 foot | 1 foot | 1 foot | 1 foot | N/A | N/A |
Cornices, Eaves, Gutters, Overhangs, and Retractable Awnings | 1/3 of required setback | 1/3 of required setback | 1/3 of required setback | 1/3 of required setback | 5 feet regardless of setback | For yards less than 5 feet, shall not exceed 1/2 of the setback width. |
Chimney, Fireplace, or Pilaster | 2 feet | 2 feet | 2 feet | 2 feet | N/A | N/A |
Moveable Awnings | 1 foot | 1 foot | 1 foot | 1 foot | N/A | Shall only be placed over doors and windows |
Fire Escapes, Stairways, and Balconies (unenclosed) | 3 feet 8 inches | 3 feet 8 inches | 3 feet 8 inches | 5 feet | N/A | Applicable in multi-family or hotel uses |
Unroofed Porches or Terraces | 5 feet | 3 feet | 3 feet | 10 feet | N/A | First floor only, except for railings. |
Hoods, Canopies, or Marquees | 1/3 of required setback | 1/3 of required setback | 1/3 of required setback | 1/3 of required setback | 5 feet regardless of setback | Shall be a minimum of 1 foot away from any lot line. |
HVAC or Emergency Generator | Not Allowed | Not restricted | Not restricted | Not restricted | N/A | Single-family districts only |
Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Tanks (below ground) | Not restricted | Not restricted | Not restricted | Not restricted | N/A | N/A |
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)