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Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS›Article 300 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS

300.01: BUILDING PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS:

Porterville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Porterville

A. Maximum Projection Allowed. Notwithstanding any other subsection of this section, no projection may extend closer than three (3) feet to an interior lot line. No projection may extend into a public utility easement.

B. Architectural Projections. Cornices, canopies, eaves, sills, buttresses or similar architectural features, chimneys and fireplaces not exceeding eight (8) feet in width, cantilevered bay windows not exceeding ten (10) feet in width, and planting boxes shall not extend closer than three (3) feet to any side or rear lot line or three (3) feet into any front yard unless further restricted by the Building Code.

FIGURE 300.01B: ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS

C. Fire Escapes. Fire escapes, required by law, ordinance, or regulations of a public agency may project up to four (4) feet into any yard.

D. Stairways, Stair Landings, and Balconies. Stairways, stair landings, and balconies that service above the first floor level of the building may project up to three (3) feet into any yard, provided that all such structures shall be open, unenclosed and without roofs, except for lattice type guard railings. Structural supports for stairways and landings may be enclosed.

E. Decks, Porches, and Stairs. Uncovered decks, porches and stairs less than two and one-half (2.5) feet above ground elevation may project in any yard consistent with the Building Code. Uncovered decks, porches, and stairs higher than two and one-half (2.5) feet servicing the first floor level of the building may project no more than three (3) feet into the front, side, and rear yards, and no closer than three (3) feet to a property line.

F. Depressed Ramps or Stairways and Supporting Structures. When designed to permit access to parts of buildings below average ground level, may extend into any required yard not more than three (3) feet.

G. Ramps and Similar Structures for Disabled Person’s Accommodation. Up to the entire yard where it is the only feasible location to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019)

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Porterville Zoning Code
  1. Series 100 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTS
  3. ▸ Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. ▸ Article 300 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS
      Overview
      1. 300.01: BUILDING PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS:
      2. 300.02: DEVELOPMENT ON SUBSTANDARD LOTS:
      3. 300.03: FENCES AND FREESTANDING WALLS:
      4. 300.04: REPLACEMENT HOUSING ON NONVACANT SITES:
      5. 300.05: HABITAT CONSERVATION:
      6. 300.06: HEIGHTS AND HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS:
      7. 300.07: LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION:
      8. 300.08: OUTDOOR SEATING:
      9. 300.09: OUTDOOR STORAGE:
      10. 300.10: SCREENING:
      11. 300.11: STREET DEDICATION, CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS…
      12. 300.12: SWIMMING POOLS:
      13. 300.13: TRASH AND REFUSE COLLECTION AREAS:
      14. 300.14: TRUCK DOCKS, LOADING, AND SERVICE AREAS:
      15. 300.15: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:
      16. 300.16: VISIBILITY AT DRIVEWAYS AND INTERSECTIONS (SIGHT DISTA…
    2. Article 301 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
    3. Article 302 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCEN…
    4. Article 303 — LANDSCAPING
    5. Article 304 — ON SITE PARKING AND LOADING
    6. Article 305 — SIGNS
    7. Article 306 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    8. Article 307 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  4. Series 400 — LAND DIVISIONS
  5. Series 500 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
  7. Series 700 — GENERAL TERMS

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