§ 18.30.020 — Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas

In applying the regulations of this Section, the following features of a structure shall not be included in the parcel coverage and may project into a required setback to the extent specified. None of the identified exceptions shall be permitted if they encroach into an adopted plan line, right-of-way, or public use easement. A. Bay windows, Chimneys, Cornices, canopies, eaves or other projections that do not increase the volume of space enclosed by the structure may project up to two feet into a required side yard setback or three feet into a required front or rear yard setback. B. Fire escapes may project into a required setback up to four feet, six inches. C. Covered front porches including architectural features and roof projections, patios, decks, stairs, ramps, railings and landings may project up to six feet into a required front or corner side yard setback and may project up to three feet from the parcel line in any rear yard setback. D. In order to qualify for this exception, bay window and chimney projections may not occupy more than 33 percent the length of the structure wall on which they are located. E. Equipment and/or structures enclosing equipment (e.g., solar panels, water storage tanks, heating equipment, or similar mechanical equipment that does not emit noise) that are attached to a primary structure or an accessory structure shall be permitted to encroach into a required rear or side setback area of the primary building, provided they do not encroach more than 50 percent of the depth of the rear or side setback.