Suffolk, Virginia · General provision

Sec. 31-407(e)

Extracted standards

7 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

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  • Maximum bay window encroachment3 ft

    Bay windows, not to exceed three feet

  • Maximum chimney encroachment2 ft

    Chimneys, not to exceed two feet

  • Maximum heating and cooling unit encroachment3 ft

    Heating and cooling units, not to exceed three feet

  • Maximum roof overhang encroachment3 ft

    Overhanging roof, eave, gutter, cornice, or other architectural feature and awnings, not to exceed three feet

  • Maximum steps, stairs, or fire escape encroachment6 ft

    Steps, stairs or fire escapes (non-enclosed), not to exceed six feet, but not closer than three feet to any side property line

  • Maximum uncovered terrace or porch encroachment6 ft

    Uncovered, unenclosed terraces or porches not to exceed six feet, but in no case closer than three feet to any side property line

  • The minimum setback for the CBD and VC districts apply only to the first twenty (20) feet of building height

From the ordinance

Setbacks are measured as the unobstructed, unoccupied open area between the furthermost projection of a structure and the property line... The following features may encroach into required setbacks: ...
Sec. 31-407(e)