(A) Building projections. Building projections may encroach into required setbacks according to the standards of Table 25.07-A, Allowed Encroachments into Required Setbacks, subject to all applicable requirements of the Building Code. The “limitations” column states any dimensional, area, or other limitations that apply to such projections.
Examples of building features that can encroach into required setback areas.
Table 25.07-A
Allowed Encroachments into Required Setbacks
Projection | Required Front or Required Street Side Yard | Required Interior Side Yard | Required Rear Yard | Limitations |
Projection | Required Front or Required Street Side Yard | Required Interior Side Yard | Required Rear Yard | Limitations |
All projections | No projection may extend closer than three feet to any lot line or into a public utility easement. Where any allowance of this title conflicts with applicable building codes, the more restrictive standard shall apply. | |||
Cornices, canopies, eaves, and similar architectural features (chimneys and bay windows) | 3 feet | 3 feet | 3 feet | |
Fire escapes | 4.5 feet | 4.5 feet | 4.5 feet | |
Uncovered deck | 4.5 feet | 4.5 feet | 4.5 feet | |
Uncovered patio | 4.5 feet | 4.5 feet | 4.5 feet | |
An uncovered stair and landing which does not extend above a ground floor entrance except for the railing | May not encroach | 3 feet | 6 feet | No such stair and landing shall extend beyond any official plan line or future width line. |
Covered porches and patios | 5 feet | 3 feet | 10 feet | Must be unenclosed on three sides except for required vertical supports, insect screening, and kickboards not exceeding one foot in height. |
Ramps and similar structures that provide access for persons with disabilities | Reasonable accommodation will be made, consistent with the reasonable accommodation provisions in Chapter 25.02. | |||
(Ord. 1043 § 3 (part), 2022)