§ 255-39.1. Decks.

[Added 1-8-1991 by Ord. No. 799; amended 1-10-1995 by Ord. No. 879; 2-13-1996 by Ord. No. 904; amended 4-12-2016 by Ord. No. 16-1316]

Decks and patios may extend into the required rear and side yard setbacks of a single-family dwelling , single-family patio dwelling , twin dwelling , attached patio dwelling , townhouse structure , duplex dwelling , twin duplex dwelling and multiplex dwelling , provided that they are not enclosed either on the sides, by a roof or underneath the deck. The deck perimeter shall not exceed 20 feet to the rear or 10 feet to the side, and in no case shall it be closer than 10 feet to a property line. Decks and patios adjacent to interior party walls are not limited by side yard setbacks. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet are not considered as impervious surface , provided they are constructed above a pervious area, with spaces between each plank to allow rainwater to pass through.