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Zoning Regulations C H A PT E R

Table 4.14 Building Elements Table

Description. A raised structure attached to a building that forms a covered entrance to a
Front Porch doorway.

General Requirements:

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

• A front porch must be contiguous with a width not less than 50%
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 vertical plane of any lot line.

Description. An exterior stair and landing for ground floor residential where the first story is
stoop
elevated to provide privacy for the windows.
General Requirements:

• 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 vertical 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
Balcony
along its outer edge, often with access from a door or window.
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
2’ 9 feet.

• 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.

Downtown Design Final Draft: March 2021 San Marcos Development Code 4:37