Merced Municipal Code Ch. 20.26 Setback Measurement

20.26.010 - Setback measurement.¶

Setbacks shall be measured as the distance between the property line and the nearest point of the structure along a line at a right angle to the property line. (See Figure 20.26-1: Setback Measurements.) Minor modifications of no more than twenty-five (25) percent of the required setback may be approved by the director of development services through the minor use permit process.

Figure 20.26-1 Setback Measurements [Figure: Figure 20.26-1 Setback Measurements]

(Ord. No. 2465, § 2(Exhs. A., B.), 9-19-2016)

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20.26.020 - Projections.¶

A. Projections over Property Lines. Structures may not extend beyond a property line or into the public right-of-way, except when allowed with a temporary encroachment permit.

B. Projections into Required Setback. Building features may extend into required setback areas as shown in Table 20.26-1, subject to the requirements of the building code.

Table 20.26-1 Projections Into Required Setback

Projecting Features	Maximum Projection into Required Setback	Minimum Distances from Property Lines
Cornices, eaves, canopies, covered patios, architectural features, and similar roof projections [1]	5 feet	One-half of the required setback
Bay windows, balconies, sills, fire escapes, fireplaces, chimneys, and similar wall projections [2]	1.5 feet	None
Open, unenclosed, and uncovered entry porches, stairways, platforms or landing places, and similar entry features [3]	6 feet	None
Wheelchair ramps and similar features for the disabled [4]	None [4]	None
Uncovered patios [4]	None [4]	None

Notes:

[1] Projection allowed if features provide no additional floor area within the building.

[2] Wall projections may not exceed one-third (⅓) (in aggregate) of the width of the wall in which it is located.

[3] Ground floor only; open railing required with maximum railing height of thirty (30) inches.

[4] May be located in required yards with no restrictions.

(Ord. No. 2465, § 2(Exhs. A., B.), 9-19-2016)

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