All porches, landings, stoops, and steps on residential structures must be constructed of durable materials and foundations must be constructed in accordance with the current Michigan Building Code.
(a) On porches and steps where railings are required the railing must be installed so as to be of a decorative type railing and comply with dimensions and graspability as required in Michigan Building Code. Metal railings must be of a wrought iron type with lambs ear finials. Wooden railings must have routed edges, angled cuts, and trimmed completely.
(b) Concrete steps are permitted to remain where doors are flush with the front elevation or on enclosed porches without the construction of a stoop or landing unless more than fifty percent of the structure is required to be replaced except for same type construction.
(c) If the porch is of a wooden construction, the porch design must be consistent with the architectural design of the house. Appropriate screening is required with a lattice and frame and where appropriate all steps must be constructed of preformed concrete sections.
(Ord. 2023-01. Passed 2-7-23.)