Land Development Ordinance - Amended 6-3-2024

balcony or porch and the surface of the sidewalk.

(2) Maximum Encroachment . An upper story balcony or porch shall not extend more than a maximum of five (5) feet in depth from the face of the building façade, and further shall not cover more than three (3) feet of the sidewalk in the public right- of-way.

(3) Materials . Structural materials shall be metal with painted metal or cast-iron railings to complement the architectural style of the building.

x. Awnings & Canopies

Awnings and canopies shade windows and doors, and provide cover for the pedestrian and outdoor seating and dining areas. Awnings and canopies shall be of a design, material, form, construction, and color appropriate to the architectural style and function of the building. Colored fabric awnings at shop windows and doors are permitted as colorful and acceptable accents to masonry façades in addition to the following required standards: (1) Height . Awnings and canopies shall be installed with a minimum of seven (7) feet clearance between the bottom of the awnings or canopy and the surface of the sidewalks. (2) Extension . An awning or canopy shall not project more than six (6) feet from the building façade and shall not extend beyond the edge of the sidewalk closest to the curb. This requirement shall also apply to all covered areas along public street frontages regardless of their support system (i.e. free standing or attached to the building façade). An applicant may submit an administrative adjustment to accommodate for site specific conditions. A written request in compliance with Article Q Procedures & Administration must be submitted to the Town and may be granted by the Town Manager or their designee. (3) Materials . Materials shall be canvas, cloth, or metal with fade resistant finishes, and must be nonflammable or treated with flame retardants. Awnings and canopies shall not have posts or columns within the right-of-way. (4) Maximum Length . The canopy shall not extend more than 90% across the front of the building. It shall be prohibited for metal canopies to be attached between adjacent parcels.

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