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DESCRIPTION

A small roof structure, possessing radial symmetry, used to provide light and ventilation to a building, or as a belfry, overlook, lantern, or additional habitable space.

STANDARDS

  1. A cupola’s maximum area must be no greater than 150 SF.
  2. Cupolas may only attach to the main building mass, penthouses, roof decks, towers, porte-cocheres, and accessory buildings.
  3. The highest point of a cupola may be higher than the highest point of the roof of the primary building.

DIMENSIONS

Setback from facade n/a
Width n/a
Projection n/a
Absolute Height n/a
Fenestration 40% min
Height (A) Less than or equal to the maximum upper floor height for the main building mass or accessory building to which it is attached, measured from the top of the primary ridge beam to the base of the cupola’s eaves.
Length n/a
Area n/a
Eave Height n/a
Gable End Setback n/a
Top Plate Height n/a