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Quick Guide for Open Decks in Residential Areas (see 21-18A for details)= |
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· An "open deck" is a raised platform not enclosed by walls, glass, screens, roofing or otherwise except for railings which are no less than 50% open.= |
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· An open deck in a residential zone may ext= end into the minimum required rear yard setback provided the following condit= ions are met: |
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o&= nbsp; The deck shall= be no larger than 600 square feet in area. |
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o&= nbsp; The surface ar= ea of the deck, including stairways and railings, may not protrude into the rear yard setback by more than 50% of the minimum rear yard setback requirement for that zone. |
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o&= nbsp; No part of the surface area of the deck shall be closer than 15 feet to the rear lot lin= e. |
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· &nbs=
p;
A deck that is=
not
an “open deck” as defined above must comply with all setback
requirements |
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· &nbs=
p;
A permit is
required. |
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