§ 63.105. Porches and decks.

(a)

An open, uncovered porch or deck serving the principal structure shall be subject to setback and lot coverage requirements for the principal structure with the following exceptions:

(1)

The porch or deck may project into a required front or rear yard for a distance not exceeding ten (10) feet, providing the walking surface of the porch or deck is not higher than thirty (30) inches above the adjacent grade in the front yard and not higher than eight (8) feet above the adjacent grade in the rear yard, but this shall not be interpreted to include or permit fixed canopies. These permitted projections shall be excluded from lot coverage calculations.

(2)

The porch or deck shall be no closer than six (6) feet to a detached accessory building, unless the porch or deck is not higher than two (2) feet above the adjacent grade.

(b)

The walking surface of an open, uncovered porch or deck serving a detached accessory building only shall not exceed two (2) feet in height above the adjacent grade or shall be considered part of the accessory building and must meet all setback and lot coverage requirements for the accessory building.

(c)

An uncovered porch, deck or patio not exceeding two (2) feet in height is considered landscaping and is not subject to setback or lot coverage requirements.

(d)

An open, covered porch may project up to six (6) feet into a required front yard.