Dimensional standards
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Extracted standards
5 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- ACacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones. unit projection into side/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.24 in
Air conditioning units, heat pumps, and other mechanical equipment may project not more than 24 inches into a required side or rear yard.
- Architectural features projection24 in
Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural features may project not more than 24 inches into a required yard or court.
- Chimney projection24 in
Chimneys, flues, and vents may project not more than 24 inches into a required yard or court.
- Open porch/deck projection into front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.10 ft
An open porch or deck may project not more than 10 feet into a required front yard.
- Steps and landings projection4 ft
Steps and landings may project not more than 4 feet into a required yard or court.
From the ordinance
The following projections and encroachments shall be permitted in required yards and courts: (a) Architectural features may project not more than 24 inches. (b) Chimneys, flues, and vents may project not more than 24 inches. (c) Open porches and decks may project not more than 10 feet into a required front yard. (d) Enclosed porches and decks shall be considered part of the main building. (e) Steps and landings may project not more than 4 feet. (f) Accessibility ramps may project. (g) Air conditioning units may project not more than 24 inches into a required side or rear yard.