(a) Intent. A projection is that part or feature of a building which extends outside of the enclosing walls and makes the enclosed space more usable. It is intended that certain features may project into required yards, but they shall be regulated as herein set forth so that they will not substantially interfere with the reception of sun, light and air on adjacent lots.
(b) Types of Projecting Features. The following definitions shall apply to the terms used in the section:
(1) "Architectural feature" means a belt course, balcony, bay window, cornice, chimney or solid overhang.
(2) "Entrance feature" means a platform, landing, steps, terrace or other features not extending above the level of the floor of the first floor level of a building.
(3) "Shelter, enclosed" means an enclosed entry or porch.
(4) "Shelter, unenclosed" means an entrance hood or an open, but roofed, porch.
(5) "Shading device, solid" means a metal or plastic, louvered or solid awning.
(6) "Shading device, open" means a trellis, louvers and similar horizontal shading device having more than seventy-five percent of the surface open.
(c) Projection Limitations. Building features may project into required front and side yards of a dwelling, but shall not project more, and the distance to a side lot line, vertical projection, shall be not less than set forth in the following schedule:
PROJECTIONS OF BUILDING FEATURES
Maximum Minimum Projection Into | Distance | |||
Projecting Feature | Front Yard (in feet) | Side and Rear Yard (in feet) | From Side Lot Line (in feet) | Other Regulations |
Architectural features | 4 | 3 | 3 | Minimum distance from side lot line shall be increased 2 inches for each foot the feature exceeds 10 feet in width |
Entrance features | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
Shelters, enclosed | None | None | ||
Shelters, unenclosed | 4 | 3 | 3 | Minimum distance from side yard shall be increased 2 inches for each foot the shelter exceeds 10 feet in width |
Shading device, solid | 3 | 3 | 3 | Minimum distance from side lot line shall be increased 2 inches for each foot the feature exceeds 10 feet in width |
Shading device, open | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Carports or other similar structures or parts thereof, shall not project into a required yard.
(Ord. 1988-239. Passed 7-20-89.)