Overview

Zoning Code Sec. 63.105 and Sec. 63.106 regulate whether or not porches, decks, and other projections into yards are subject to the zoning district’s minimum setback requirements or lot coverage requirements. Regulations are summarized below.

 

Subject to zoning district’s minimum setback requirements?

Subject to zoning district’s maximum lot coverage requirements?
(RL, H1, H2 residential districts only)

Zoning Code Section

Open, uncovered porch or deck up to 2 feet above the adjacent grade

No

No

Sec. 63.105(a)

Open, uncovered porch or deck more than 2 feet above the adjacent grade and attached to a principal building

Subject to all minimum setback requirements, with the following exceptions in the next two rows

Yes, with the following exceptions in the next two rows

Sec. 63.105(b)

Open, uncovered porch or deck more than 2 feet but up to 30 inches above the adjacent grade in the front yard

Can project up to 5 feet into required front yard; subject to minimum side and rear setback requirements

No

Sec. 63.105(b)(1)

Open, uncovered porch or deck more than 2 feet but up to 8 feet above the adjacent grade in the rear yard

Can project up to 5 feet into required rear yard; subject to minimum front and side setback requirements

No

Sec. 63.105(b)(2)

Open, uncovered porch or deck more than 2 feet above the adjacent grade and attached to an accessory building

Subject to all minimum setback requirements for the accessory building

Yes

Sec. 63.105(c)

Open, covered porch

Can project up to 5 feet into a required front yard; subject to minimum side and rear setback requirements

Yes

Sec. 63.105(d)

Attached vestibules, enclosed entrances and greenhouses

Can project up to 5 feet into a required front yard; subject to minimum side and rear setback requirements

Yes

Sec. 63.106 (a)

Ramps for the handicapped

Can project up to 20 square feet into a required front or rear yard; subject to minimum side setback requirements

No

Sec. 63.106 (b)

Chimneys and fireplaces

Can project up to 1 foot into a required yard

Yes

Sec. 63.106 (c)

Overhangs, decorative details, and bay windows

Can project into a required yard 16 inches plus 2 inches for each foot of width of the required side yard

No

Sec. 63.106 (d)

Air conditioning condensers

Can project up to 1 foot into a required yard

No

Sec. 63.016 (e)

Attached uncovered balconies located on the second story and above

Can project up to 5 feet into a required yard along a street or alley; subject to all other minimum setback requirements

No

Sec. 63.106 (f)

Last Edited: March 8, 2024