1110.01 PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS TO DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS.

   (a)   Exceptions to Building Height Standards. Chimneys, elevators, poles, spires, tanks, towers, and other projections not used for human occupancy are not included in calculating height and may extend above the height limit. If the projection is not an architectural feature, any applicable enclosures or shielding must be installed.

   (b)   Permitted Encroachments into Required Setbacks. The following elements may encroach into a required setback:

      (1)   Fences and walls may encroach into a required setback.

      (2)   Sidewalks and driveways may encroach into a required setback.

      (3)   A required buffer yard may encroach into a required setback.

      (4)   Landscaping may encroach into a required setback.

      (5)   Building eaves, roof overhangs, gutters, downspouts, light shelves, bay windows and oriels less than ten (10) feet wide, chimneys, flues, cornices, belt courses, sills, buttresses or other similar architectural features may encroach up to three (3) feet into a required setback, provided that such extension is at least two (2) feet from the vertical plane of any lot line.

      (6)   Unenclosed patios, decks, terraces or porte-cochère may encroach into a side interior or rear setback, provided that such extension is at least three (3) feet from the vertical plane of any lot line.

      (7)   An awning, canopy or gallery may encroach into a front or side street setback provided that such extension is at least one (1) foot from the vertical plane of any lot line.

      (8)   Front porches may encroach into a front setback provided that such encroachment is no greater than ten (10) feet from the front building facade, and no closer than five (5) feet from the vertical plane of any lot line.

      (9)   Sheds in the Residential districts may encroach into the rear setback provided that such structure is at least five (5) feet from the vertical plans of any lot line.

         (Ord. 081-2023. Passed 10-3-23.)