Sec. 25-431(h)(2)
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. of residential districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.4 ft
no fence in a front yard of a residential district shall exceed four (4) feet in height.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in other yards in residential areas8 ft
Fences shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height in residential areas.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of arbor/trellis10 ft
Arbors and trellises not exceeding ten (10) feet in height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of ground level terrace/patio/deck28 inches
Ground level terraces, patios or decks not over twenty-eight (28) inches high
- Maximum projection of awning/canopy8 ft
Awnings or canopies, provided they do not project more than eight (8) feet from the existing building face.
- Maximum projection of bay window/eaves3 ft
Bay windows and overhanging eaves or gutters projecting no more than three (3) feet into the yard.
- Air conditioners minimum distance to lot line10 ft
Air conditioners shall not be closer than ten (10) feet to any lot line.
- Decks over 30 inches high in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. minimum distance to property line20 ft
Decks exceeding thirty (30) inches in height may be permitted in rear yards provided that they are no closer than twenty (20) feet to a property line.
From the ordinance
The following structures shall be permitted to encroach into any yard, including front yards, provided applicable sight distance and fire safety requirements are met...