San Marcos Development Code (effective November 3, 2021)

4 C H A P T E R

Zoning Regulations

Table 4.14 Building Elements Table

Description. A raised structure attached to a building that forms a covered entrance to a doorway. General Requirements:

Front Porch

• A front porch must be at least 6 feet deep (excluding the steps and any porch posts).

• A front porch shall have a minimum of 50 square feet.

• Front porch posts which flank the front door, entry, or access point to the unit shall be separated a minimum of 5’. • A front porch must be contiguous with a width not less than 45% of the building facade. • A front porch must be roofed and may be screened but cannot be fully enclosed. • A front porch may extend up to 9 feet, including the steps, into a required front setback, provided that such extension is at least 2 feet from the ver tical plane of any lot line. Description. An exterior stair and landing for ground floor residential where the first story is elevated to provide privacy for the windows. General Requirements:

Stoop

• A stoop must be no more than 6 feet deep (not including the steps) and 6 feet wide.

• A stoop may be covered but cannot be fully enclosed.

• A stoop may extend up to 6 feet, including the steps, into a required setback, provided that such extension is at least 2 feet from the ver tical plane of any lot line.

• A stoop may not encroach into the public right-of-way.

Description. A platform projecting from the wall of an upper-story of a building with a railing along its outer edge, often with access from a door or window.

Balcony

General Requirements:

• A balcony may be covered but cannot be fully enclosed.

• A balcony must have a clear height above the sidewalk of at least 9 feet.

2’

• A balcony may extend into a primary or side street setback.

• A balcony may encroach up to 2 feet into the public right-of-way.

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Amended: November 3, 2021 San Marcos Development Code