§ 3.2.4.C. Stoop.

1.

Description: A frontage wherein the façade of the building is close to the front property line and the ground story is elevated from the sidewalk, securing privacy for the windows and front rooms. The entrance is usually an exterior stair and landing and it engages the sidewalk. Stoops may occur forward of the build-to line. Stoops are suitable for ground-floor residential uses with short setbacks and must correspond directly to building entries.

2.

Conditions: The stoop should be elevated a minimum of three feet above the sidewalk to ensure privacy within the building. The stairs from the stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be side loaded. A roof may also cover the stoop. Stoops should have a six foot minimum depth and five foot minimum length. Stoops may be at grade or raised to transition into the building. In no case may the ground story be elevated more than three feet above the adjacent sidewalk. Fences or walls defining the stoop or front setback may not exceed 30 inches from the highest adjacent finished grade.

3.

Encroachments: Permitted. See article 3.0 section 3.1.3.

4.

Frontages permitted by lot/building types:

a.

Small box retail, drive-through.

b.

Institutional.

c.

Civic.

d.

Apartment/condominium.

e.

Townhouse.

(Ord. No. 6016-07-16, 7-19-2016)