Table 155.3501.O.5: Maximum Allowable Projections of Awnings and similar features
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Table 155.3501.O.5: Maximum Allowable Projections and Encroachments of Architectural Elements
Element
Front, Street Side, and Rear Setbacks
Interior Side Setback
0 ft setback
Setback = 10 ft or less
Setback = greater than 10 ft
Table 155.3501.O.5: Maximum Allowable Projections and Encroachments of Architectural Elements
Element
Front, Street Side, and Rear Setbacks
Interior Side Setback
0 ft setback
Setback = 10 ft or less
Setback = greater than 10 ft
Bay Windows
3 feet 4
3 feet 4
3 feet
Upper floor only, 3 ft into a public right-of-way  2
Balconies
6 feet 4
6 feet 4
3 feet
Upper floor only, 3 ft into a public right-of-way  2
Awnings  3
6 feet
6 feet
3 feet
24 in. from the face of the curb 2
Stoops
6 feet
6 feet
3 feet
Not Permitted
Stairs
6 feet
8 feet
3 feet
Not Permitted
Porches 1
6 feet
8 feet
3 feet
Not Permitted
Roof eaves, chimneys, and ramps
May encroach into all setbacks
Roof Eaves only, 3 ft into a public right-of-way  2
Cornice
May encroach into all setbacks
1 ft into a public right-of-way  2
Notes:
1. The encroachment of porches shall only be permitted in conjunction with residential single-family units.
2. Right-of-way encroachments shall be a minimum of 11 feet above the sidewalk and may require a revocable license agreement in accordance with Code Section 100.35.
3. The placement of awnings shall take into consideration the overall composition of the facade. Awnings shall be designed to fit between vertical architectural elements or features including but not limited to columns, etc. In no case shall the length of an awning exceed 20 feet.
4. Accessory buildings shall be permitted to have balconies or bay windows that encroach a maximum of 3 feet into the rear yard setback.