(A) Definitions. For the purposes of this section only, the following words shall have the meanings set forth hereinbelow:
ENCLOSE. The physical act of installing a permanent roof and/or side walls as described hereinabove.
ENCLOSURE. A permanent roof and side walls consisting of wooden or masonry walls and permanently installed windows covering at least 30% of the perimeter of the area under the roof (exclusive of any wall on the existing structure).
(B) Foundation required. No deck or porch which is attached to a residence, garage or accessory building having, or which is required to have, a full foundation, shall be enclosed unless the deck or structure to which the enclosure is being constructed shall be supported by a trench foundation or footing and foundation wall extending below the frost level of not less than 42 inches.
(C) Notwithstanding any provision of the foregoing to the contrary, it shall not be unlawful to install a canopy or other removable roof over any deck, nor to install seasonal screens under a permanent roof, provided that the total amount of permanently installed side walls does not exceed the limits set forth in division (B) of this section.
(Ord. 2002-O-11, passed 3-19-02)