Where there is more than one cantilever or fireplace/chimney or both, the combined horizontal length shall not exceed one-third of the length of the building wall exclusive of any garage walls.
Despite section 3.12(1), where a cantilever is within a side yard, the combined horizontal length of all projections, excluding eaves, on that building wall shall not exceed 3.05 m.
The maximum projections of exterior features into a required setback, provided there is no encroachment onto an easement or utility right-of-way, must comply with Table 3.12(A).
Subsection
Type of projection
Measurement
(a)
Cantilever into a required setback of 1.2 m or greater provided in all cases at least 1.2 m is maintained between the wall designed with the cantilever and the lot line
0.6 m
(b)
Exterior features such as, but not limited to, cornices, leaders, eaves, gutters, pilasters, sills and awnings into a required setback of 1.2 m or greater
(c)
Fireplaces and chimneys, provided the horizontal length of each projection shall not exceed a total of 1.83 m (Bylaw 5-2025)
(d)
Satellite dishes 1.22 m or less in diameter (Bylaw 5-2025)
(e)
Patio into required setback from front lot line
2.0 m
(f)
Deck into a required setback less than 4.0 m
(g)
Deck into a required setback of 4.0 m to 7.4 m
(h)
Deck into a required setback greater than 7.4 m
3.5 m
(i)
Unenclosed steps, landings and stairs which are attached to a principal building and provide direct access from ground level to the principal building into required setback from front lot line or rear lot line
(j)
Unenclosed steps, landings and stairs which are attached to a principal building and provide direct access from ground level to the principal building into required setback from side lot line
0.3 m
(k)
Balcony into required setback from front lot line
(l)
Balcony into required setback from rear lot line
(m)
Balcony into required setback from side lot line
(n)
Eaves and eavestrough into a required setback for accessory buildings
0.5 m
Utilities, underground parking, and similar structures constructed entirely beneath the surface of the ground may encroach into required yards provided such underground encroachments do not result in a grade inconsistent with adjacent properties and the encroachments are covered by sufficient soil depth or surface treatment to foster landscaping.
Last updated: Friday, June 13, 2025 Page ID: 51760