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The permitted projections into required setbacks are as prescribed in Table 12.1.

Table 12.1

Projecting Feature

Allowed Projection into Required Setback 1

Front Setback

Side Setback

Rear Setback

Architectural feature (e.g., cornice, canopy, eave, or other architectural feature)

3 ft, provided that the projection shall not exceed ½ the depth of the required setback

3 ft, provided that the projection shall not exceed ½ the depth of the required setback

3 ft, provided that the projection shall not exceed ½ the depth of the required setback

Bay window, chimney, balcony

3 ft, provided that the projection shall not exceed ½ the width of the required setback

and

in the aggregate, no more than 1/3 of the length of the building wall on which they are located.

3 ft, provided that the projection shall not exceed ½ the width of the required setback

and

in the aggregate, no more than 1/3 of the length of the building wall on which they are located.

3 ft, provided that the projection shall not exceed ½ the width of the required setback

and

in the aggregate, no more than 1/3 of the length of the building wall on which they are located.

Stair, unenclosed porch, necessary landing

6 ft. provided that such stair or landing, except for a railing shall not extend above the floor level of the first floor.

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Uncovered decks less than 18 inches in height measured from grade2

10% of required setback

10% of required setback

50% of required setback

HVAC equipment

Not Allowed

Not Allowed

Must be a minimum of 6 ft. from the rear property line.

Swimming pool, hot tub spa and associated equipment3

Not Allowed

Must be a minimum of 6 ft. from the side property line.

Must be a minimum of 6 ft. from the rear property line.

Fire Escape

4 ½ ft

4 ½ ft

4 ½ ft

Ramps for accessibility and similar access facilities for the disabled

As determined by the Director and required for Fire and Building Code

As determined by the Director and required for Fire and Building Code

As determined by the Director and required for Fire and Building Code

1.No projection shall extend into a public utility easement.

2.Decks that exceed 18 inches in height measured from grade shall comply with the setbacks required for the primary structure.

3.See Section 7.080 for requirements for pools, spas, and hot tubs.