12.050 Projections into Required Setbacks.

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

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and
Rear Setback
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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 width of the required setback in the aggregate, no more than 1/3 of the length of the building wall on which they are located. Not Allowed 50% of required setback
and
Side 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 width of the required setback in the aggregate, no more than 1/3 of the length of the building wall on which they are located. Not Allowed 10% of required setback
Allowed Projection into Required Setback
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Front 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 width of the required setback in the aggregate, no more than 1/3 of the length of the building wall on which they are located. 6 ft. provided that such stair or landing, except for a railing shall not extend above the floor level of the first floor. 10% of required setback
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Projecting Feature
Architectural feature (e.g., cornice, canopy, eave, or other architectural feature) Bay window, chimney, balcony Stair, unenclosed porch, necessary landing Uncovered decks less than 18 inches in height measured from grade
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Rear Setback
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Must be a minimum of 6 ft. from the rear property line. Must be a minimum of 6 ft. from the rear property line. 4 ½ ft As determined by the Director and required for Fire and Building Code
Side Setback
Not Allowed Must be a minimum of 6 ft. from the side property line. 4 ½ ft As determined by the Director and required for Fire and Building Code
Allowed Projection into Required Setback
Front Setback
Not Allowed Not Allowed 4 ½ ft As determined by the Director and required for Fire and Building Code
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Projecting Feature
HVAC equipment Swimming pool, hot tub spa and associated equipment Fire Escape Ramps for accessibility and similar access facilities for the disabled
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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.