Sec. 323.104. - Permissible projections.

Under the conditions prescribed in this Part and within the limitations specified herein, the following projections shall be permissible. When a building line has not been established, the street line shall control. (a) The main cornice, meaning thereby a moulded projection at or near the top of wall that faces on a street, may project beyond the building line not more than three feet if the main cornice is not less than twelve feet above the curb level at all points. (b) Cornices of show windows, porches, and metal awning covers may project beyond the building line not more than 15 inches, if the projections are not less than nine feet above the sidewalk level. (c) Mouldings, belt courses, lintels, sills, architraves, pediments and similar projections of a decorative character may extend beyond the building line not more than four inches when they are less than ten feet above curb level, and not more than ten inches when they are ten feet or more above curb level. (d) Columns, pilasters and other similar ornamental projections, including their mouldings and bases, erected for esthetic reasons, may project beyond the building line not more than twelve inches. (e) Rustications and quoins may project beyond the building line not more than four inches. (f) Base courses may project beyond the building line not more than one and one-quarter percent of the width of the street but not more than ten inches in any case, if they do not extend more than five feet above curb level. (g) No door shall be hung so as to project, when in any position, beyond the building line, except that exit doors, after swinging 180 degrees, may project not more than four inches beyond the building line. (h) Marquees which are permanent horizontal roof structures may extend beyond the building line and across the sidewalk to a line not nearer than 18 inches to the curb line. All portions of the marquees, regardless of projection, shall be not less than ten feet above the sidewalk level and shall be constructed of noncorrodible, noncombustible materials of an approved design with provision made for drainage in vertical conductors and lighting. (i) Awnings attached to buildings or structures may extend beyond the building line not more than six feet nor nearer than 18 inches to the curb line if they are not less than eight feet above the sidewalk level; provided, awnings shall not be wind activated or inflatable. (j) Fire escapes on existing buildings required by The Florida Building Code constructed of steel or other noncombustible material, may project beyond the building line not more than six feet but no part of the fire escapes shall be less than twelve feet above the sidewalk; provided, that nothing in this Part shall prevent the use, in connection with permissible fire escapes, of movable stairs to the sidewalk, so arranged that they are twelve feet or more above the sidewalk when not in actual use. (k) Areaways may project beyond the building line not more than four feet; provided, that every areaway shall be covered over at the street level by a grating of approved noncombustible material. (l) Vaults entirely below the sidewalk level may extend beyond the street line but not beyond the curb line; provided, that every vault shall be roofed over at the street level by approved masonry, reinforced concrete or steel beams with masonry arches. (m) Openings in the roofs of vaults under street surfaces shall be provided with substantial covers of noncombustible materials, flush with the top surface and constructed to limit the danger of persons slipping thereon. Covers shall be maintained normally closed and, when open for use, shall be fully guarded to prevent accidents. (n) Glass used in vault lights shall not exceed 16 square inches for one light and shall be of an approved design and shape. (o) Exterior hose connections for firefighting equipment and fresh air inlets may project not more than twelve inches beyond the building line through the street wall at least two feet above the street level. (Ord. 71-342-174; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 85-1201-663, § 3; Ord. 92-1768-1444, § 6; Ord. 2001-1160-E, § 5) Note— Former § 900-402.4; § 322.304.