[Amended 12-9-1998 by L.L. No. 3-1998; 4-9-2003 by L.L. No.
3-2003; 11-10-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
No building or part of a building shall be erected
in, upon or over, nor shall they project into a required yard, with
the following exceptions:
A. Cornices, eaves, gutters or flues projecting not more
than 30 inches, or windowsills, belt courses or other ornamental features
projecting not more than four inches.
[Amended 3-9-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
B. Chimneys projecting not more than 24 inches.
C. One-story uncovered landings may project into the
required rear yard not more than six feet.
D. One-story uncovered landings may project into the
required side yard not more than three feet.
E. A one- or two-story extension or enlargement of a
one- or two-family dwelling may encroach into a required side yard
no further than any legally existing building nor nearer than 10 feet
to a side lot line. Said extension or enlargement may have a maximum
exterior dimension of twenty feet, measured from the existing building
toward a rear or front property line, and may encroach above a required
height/setback ratio, provided that such extension or enlargement
complies with all of the requirements of this chapter other than the
regulations as to side yard. Any extension or enlargement toward a
front property line may not extend past the nearest front building
line. Such extension or enlargement shall be permitted only once on
existing structures.
F. A second-story extension or enlargement of a one-
or two-family dwelling may encroach into a required side yard no further
than any legally existing one story upon which the second story is
extended or enlarged nor nearer than 10 feet to a side lot line and
may encroach above a required side yard height/setback ratio, provided
that such extension or enlargement complies with all of the requirements
of this chapter other than regulations as to side yard. Such extension
or enlargement shall be permitted only once.
G. Covered porches shall be allowed to encroach up to five feet into
the required front yard, provided they shall not be more than 12 feet
in width. Covered porches are only permitted on the condition that
they never be closed off by walls, screens or any other form of enclosure.
H. Decks and patios in rear yards and side yards may not encroach into
any required setback, except that a deck or patio may encroach up
to 10 feet into a required setback if it is elevated less than three
feet above the mean grade.
I. Reverse gables and dormers may encroach above a required height/setback
ratio for up to 50% of the length of the side of a building, provided
such extension or enlargement complies with all other requirements
of this chapter.
J. The hip
or hipped edge of a sloped roof, not exceeding a pitch of 1:1.8, may
encroach above a required height/setback ratio.
[Added 3-9-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
All stockade, picket, cyclone, chain link and
similar types of fences and walls, wherein fencing, screening and
wall materials are affixed to supporting structures, shall be placed
with the finished fencing or wall facing the street or adjoining property
owner.
[Amended 6-8-1994 by L.L. No. 1-1994; 2-8-1995 by L.L. No. 2-1995; 1-8-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997; 12-12-2001 by L.L. No. 4-2001; 11-10-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
A. Chimneys, spires, turrets, cupolas, parapets and similar architectural
features shall not count toward building height, provided such features
shall not extend more than three feet above the roof.
B. Flat roofs on one- and two-family dwellings may be used in conjunction
with pitched roofs on the same building. All pitched roofs on residential
buildings also utilizing a flat roof shall have a maximum slope of
1:1.8 (horizontal units: vertical units).
[Amended 3-9-2023 by L.L. No. 2-2023]
C. Notwithstanding anything in this chapter to the contrary, no single
exterior wall on a building or structure in the A, AA, BB, C-1, C-2,
D, E, F or FF District shall have an exterior wall height greater
than 23.0 feet.
[Added 9-13-1995 by L.L. No. 8-1995; amended 11-10-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016]
Attics in residential dwellings may be used for or converted
to habitable space, provided the attic and dwelling meet all requirements
under the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as amended
from time to time, including, but not limited to, sprinkler and emergency
egress requirements. Attics in commercial buildings shall be used
exclusively for storage and mechanicals and shall not contain any
habitable, recreational or bathroom space.