§ 3.2.4.E. Awnings and canopies.

1.

Description: The main façade of the commercial or retail building is at or near the frontage line and the canopy or awning element may overlap the sidewalk and occur at the ground floor level only. The canopy is a structural, cantilevered, shed roof and the awning is canvas or similar material and is often retractable. The coverings should extend far enough from the building to provide adequate protection for pedestrians.

2.

Conditions: Awnings and canopies must be located a minimum of eight feet above the adjacent sidewalk. Awnings may only cover openings so as to not cover the entire facade. This type is appropriate for retail and commercial uses only because of the lack of a raised ground story.

3.

Encroachments: Permitted. Fixed awnings may extend a maximum of four feet over the public right-of-way but may not extend past the curb. Movable awnings may extend the full depth of the permitted encroachment (while leaving clearance for a standard truck height). See article 3.0 section 3.1.3.

4.

Frontages permitted by lot/building types:

a.

Commercial, primary.

b.

Commercial, urban.

c.

Parking garage/liner building.

d.

Office building.

e.

Small box retail, drive through.

f.

Institutional.

g.

Civic.

h.

Mixed-use building.

 

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