Sec. 5-2000.H

Other

• Handicap ramp front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. encroachment allowed

  Handicap ramps used for residence(s) of a single-family dwelling shall be allowed to encroach into the required front yard setback.

• Maximum air conditioner discharge distance from side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. line12 ft

  those rated over twenty-four thousand (24,000) to discharge air within twelve (12) feet of side yard lines

• Maximum projection of architectural features into side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.18 in

  Architectural features, chimneys, air conditioners, generators, fuel tanks, cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, canopies, or other similar architectural features ... may project into a required side yard not more than eighteen (18) inches

• Maximum total projection of architectural features36 in

  may not exceed thirty-six (36) inches

• Maximum fire escape projection4 ft

  Open, unenclosed fire escapes may project not more than four (4) feet into any required yard

• Maximum projection of covered front porch into front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.3 ft

  shall not project more than three (3) feet into such yard

• Maximum width of covered front porch8 ft

  such structure shall not be more than eight (8) feet in width

• Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of covered side/rear porch1 storiesStoreysHabitable floor levels. Whether a basement or attic counts is defined by the local code.

  no such structure shall be more than one (1) story in height

• Maximum length of covered side/rear porch24 ft

  no such structure shall be more than ... twenty-four (24) feet in length

• Maximum projection of covered side/rear porch into rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.8 ft

  no such structure shall project more than eight (8) feet into any required rear yard

• Maximum open stairway/balcony projection4 ft

  Open, unenclosed stairways or balconies ... may extend or project into a required rear yard only, not more than four (4) feet

• Maximum projection of uncovered porch8 ft

  Uncovered porches, decks, landings, steps, terraces, patios or platforms which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building ... may project into any required front, side or rear yard or court not to exceed eight (8) feet.

• Maximum utility cabinet heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft

  Utility cabinets measuring no more than six (6) feet high and eight (8) feet wide shall be allowed to encroach into required yard setbacks

• Maximum utility cabinet width8 ft

  Utility cabinets measuring no more than six (6) feet high and eight (8) feet wide shall be allowed to encroach into required yard setbacks

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of architectural features from side lot line3 ft

  but not closer than three (3) feet to the side lot line

• Minimum fire escape setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from side lot line3 ft

  shall not project closer than three (3) feet to any side lot line

• Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of covered side/rear porch from side lot line3 ft

  no such structure shall project closer than three (3) feet to any side lot line

• Minimum open stairway/balcony setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line3 ft

  shall not be within three (3) feet of any property line