(a) Intent. "Projection" means 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 subsequently 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 this 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 first floor level of a building.
(3) "Outside stairs" means a fire escape or enclosed stairway and landing leading to the second floor of a converted building.
(4) “Enclosed shelters” means an enclosed entry or porch.
(5) "Unenclosed shelters" means an entrance hood or open but roofed porch.
(6) "Solid shading device" means a metal or plastic, louvered or solid awning.
(7) "Open shading device" 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 projections) shall be not less, than set forth in the following schedule:
Projecting Features | Maximum Projection Into | Minimum Distance From Side Lot Line (Feet) | Other Regulations | |
Front Yard (Feet) | Side Yard (Feet) | |||
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 | 8 | 3 | 2 | |
Outside Stairs | None | 4 | 4 | Approval by Commission required |
Enclosed Shelters | 5 | None | None | Maximum distance from side yard shall be decreased 6 inches for each foot the shelter exceeds 10 feet in width |
Unenclosed Shelters | 8 | 3 | 3 | Minimum distance from side yard shall be increased 2 inches for each foot the shelter exceeds 10 feet in width |
Solid Shading Device | 4 | 3 | 1 | Minimum distance from side lot line shall be increased 2 inches for each foot the feature exceeds 10 feet in width |
Open Shading Device | 12 | 10 | 1 | |
Carports or other similar structures, or parts thereof, shall not project into a yard.
(Ord. 1961-103. Passed 12-29-61.)