Except where principal buildings are commonly attached (for example, in the downtown commercial area), no part of a principal building on one lot shall be closer than ten feet from any part of a principal building located on an abutting lot. However, so long as this overriding constraint is observed, certain intrusions into required yards are permitted as indicated below:
Features | Maximum Intrusions |
Cornices, chimneys, planters, or similar architectural features | Two feet |
Fire escapes | Four feet |
Canopies*, carports*, covered balconies*, decks*, patios*, porches*, roof overhangs | Four feet |
Porches, not enclosed* | Six feet |
Driveways, patios | No limit |
* Enclosure of existing balconies, canopies, carports, decks, patios, porches and sun/season rooms shall have no permitted intrusions and shall meet all setback requirements of the zoning district in which they are located.
(Ord. passed - - )