§ 3202 — Encroachments

Section 3202. Encroachments

3202.1 Encroachment below grade. {As in IBC} 3202.2 Encroachment above grade and below 8' in height. {As in IBC} 3202.2.1 Steps. Steps may not project more than any 1 or another of the following distances: 1. 1/4 of the width of a public sidewalk on which the steps are located, 2. 4 feet (1219 mm) into a public sidewalk, or 3. any distance that leaves a clear public sidewalk of less than 4 feet (1219 mm). 3202.2.2 Architectural features. {As in IBC} 3202.2.3 Awnings. {As in IBC} 3202.3 Encroachment 8' or more above grade. {As in IBC} 3202.4 Temporary encroachments. {As in IBC} 3202.5 Unauthorized encroachment. In this § 3202.5, “unauthorized encroachment” means any building, structure, projection, object, or other thing that has been placed, constructed, or installed on or connected to a public right-of-way without appropriate permission, as outlined in § 3201.3.1 {“Permission needed...”}. 3202.5.1 Removal of unauthorized encroachments. On notice from the Building Official or the Director of Transportation, the owner of any unauthorized encroachment must immediately: 1. remove the encroachment, or 2. obtain appropriate permission for its continuation.