1240.24 DECKS; PORCHES; PATIOS.

   (a)   A "patio" is a hard surface exterior floor installed at ground level or less than six inches above ground, which may abut or be placed in close proximity to or within twelve inches of the exterior of a residential structure. (See Section 1458.01.)

   (b)   A "deck" is a hard surface exterior floor elevated above ground level six inches or more and may have a safety railing. (See Sections 1250.06(a), 1240.09(a).)

   (c)   A deck that is partly enclosed with a roof or cover and/or with sides, open or closed, is hereby deemed a "porch" and therefore a structure or building for the purpose of calculating the building to land ratio. (See Sections 1240.06(c); 1250.06(a); 1252.06(a).)

   (d)   A hard surface exterior floor may consist of any combination of wood, metal, brick, stone, concrete, clay and/or ceramic tile.

(1982 Code, § 1101.24) (Ord. 92-10. Passed 6-15-1992.)