DESCRIPTION
A raised uncovered platform with a railing on the roof of a building that provides outdoor amenity space and access to views.
STANDARDS
- The width of roof decks may not exceed 50% of the building width, except on a flat roof they may extend to fill the entire roof.
- The railing must be constructed with posts and rails with spacing such that it does not exceed 50% opacity, except when built on a flat roof.
- Roof decks built on a flat roof may extend to the building parapet and use the parapet as a railing, provided it is of sufficient height.
- Roof decks may only be built on the main roof of a primary, building accessory building, rear additions, side wings, connectors, galleries, and porches.
- The highest point of a roof deck may be higher than the highest point of the roof of the primary building.
DIMENSIONS
| Setback from building facade (B) |
5 ft min from every building face (3) |
| Width |
n/a |
| Projection |
n/a |
| Absolute Height |
n/a |
| Windows & Doors |
n/a |
| Height |
n/a |
| Length |
n/a |
| Total Area (A) |
400 sq ft max |
| Eave Height |
n/a |
| Gable End Setback |
n/a |
| Top Plate Height |
n/a |