Chapter 20.122
BUILDING ELEMENTS*
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* Prior legislation: Ords. 019-17 and 010-18.
20.122.010 Intent.
The following standards are intended to supplement Chapter 20.32 POMC and ensure that certain building elements, when added to a street-facing facade, are of sufficient size to be both usable and functional and be architecturally compatible with the building they are attached to. (Ord. 011-19 § 5 (Exh. 2)).
20.122.020 Awning and canopy.
A wall-mounted, cantilevered structure providing shade and cover from the weather for a sidewalk.
(1) An awning/canopy must be a minimum of nine feet clear height above the sidewalk and must have a minimum depth of six feet.
(2) An awning/canopy may extend into a primary or side street setback.
(3) An awning/canopy may encroach up to six feet into the public right-of-way but must be at least two feet inside the curb line or edge of pavement, whichever is greater. (Ord. 011-19 § 5 (Exh. 2)).
20.122.030 Balcony.
A platform projecting from the wall of an upper story of a building with a railing along its outer edge, often with access from a door or window.
(1) A balcony must be at least four feet deep.
(2) A balcony must have a clear height above the sidewalk of at least nine feet.
(3) A balcony may be covered and screened but cannot be fully enclosed.
(4) A balcony may extend into a primary or side street setback.
(5) A balcony may encroach up to six feet into the public right-of-way but must be at least two feet inside the curb line or edge of pavement, whichever is greater. (Ord. 011-19 § 5 (Exh. 2)).
20.122.040 Forecourt.
An open area at grade, or within 30 inches of grade, that serves as an open space, plaza or outdoor dining area.
(1) A forecourt must be no more than one-third of the length of the building face, and in no case longer than 35 feet in width.
(2) The depth of the forecourt must not exceed the general width. A forecourt may be no more than 35 feet in depth.
(3) A maximum of one forecourt is permitted per lot.
(4) A forecourt meeting the above requirements is considered part of the building for the purpose of measuring the build-to zone. (Ord. 011-19 § 5 (Exh. 2)).
20.122.050 Gallery.
A covered passage extending along the outside wall of a building supported by arches or columns that is open on three sides.
(1) A gallery must have a clear depth from the support columns to the building’s facade of at least eight feet and a clear height above the sidewalk of at least nine feet.
(2) A gallery must be contiguous and extend over at least 75 percent of the width of the building facade from which it projects.
(3) A gallery may extend into a primary or side street setback.
(4) A gallery may encroach up to nine feet into the public right-of-way but must be at least two feet inside the curb line or edge of pavement, whichever is greater. (Ord. 011-19 § 5 (Exh. 2)).
20.122.060 Porch.
A raised structure attached to a building, forming a covered entrance to a doorway.
A raised structure attached to a building, forming a covered entrance to a doorway.
The 50 percent porch width shall be measured to include the habitable ground floor portion of the detached house only.
The 50 percent porch width shall be measured to include the habitable ground floor portion of the detached house only.
(1) A front porch must be at least six feet deep (not including the steps). A portion of the porch may be less than six feet deep; provided, that the front door is recessed by at least six feet.
(2) A front porch must be contiguous, with a width not less than 50 percent of the building facade from which it projects. For the purposes of this section, the front building facade shall not include that portion of the house containing an attached side-by-side garage.
(3) A front porch must be roofed and may be screened, but cannot be fully enclosed.
(4) A front porch may extend up to nine feet, including the steps, into a required front setback; provided, that such extension is at least three feet from the vertical plane of any lot line.
(5) A front porch may not encroach into the public right-of-way. (Ord. 059-21 § 11; Ord. 033-20 § 10; Ord. 014-20 § 4; Ord. 011-19 § 5 (Exh. 2)).
20.122.070 Stoop.
A small raised platform that serves as an entrance to a building.
(1) A stoop must be no more than six feet deep (not including the steps) and six feet wide.
(2) A stoop may be covered but cannot be fully enclosed.
(3) A stoop may extend up to six feet, including the steps, into a required setback; provided, that such extension is at least two feet from the vertical plane of any lot line.
(4) A stoop may not encroach into the public right-of-way. (Ord. 011-19 § 5 (Exh. 2)).