Article 8, Section 1.1-1.4

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• Maximum front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. projection for open porches6 ft

  Open, unenclosed porches, platforms, or paved terraces ... may extend or project into the front setback not more than six feet.

• Front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. averaging for infill

  In any residential district, when the front setbacks of the dwellings located on both sides of a lot exceed the minimum front setback ... the new dwelling may be set back at least the same distance as one of the said dwellings.

• Maximum projection into required setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. for architectural features24 in

  ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, window air conditioning units, chimneys, cornices, and ornamental features which may project to a distance not to exceed 24 inches into a required setback.

• Maximum minor modification of yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. space1.5 ft

  where by reason of difficult or unusual topography an improved building site may be achieved by a minor modification of yard space requirements (up to 1.5 feet) such modification may be approved by the Administrator.

• Maximum rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. projection for fire escapes5 ft

  Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways, platforms, terraces and balconies ... may project into the required rear setback for a distance of not more than five feet.

• Maximum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. projection for open porches6 ft

  Open, unenclosed porches, platforms, or paved terraces ... may extend or project into the side setback not more than six feet.