§ 9-6. Architectural projections.

Open structures such as porches, canopies, balconies, platforms, carports, covered patios, awnings, and similar architectural projections shall be considered parts of the building to which attached and shall not project into the required minimum front, side, or rear yard and shall comply with the requirements of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.

Awnings attached to principal buildings fronting on the B-2 Village Business zoned portions of Main Street (Business 17) shall not be subject to setback requirements under the following conditions:

1.

An awning extending into the public right-of-way shall meet VDOT requirements.

2.

Awnings shall be installed in a manner that does not obstruct the visibility from the right-of-way of existing on-structure signs on adjacent structures.

3.

Awnings shall not obstruct the line of sight or accessibility of pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles traveling on or entering streets, driveways or sidewalks.

4.

Awnings shall be maintained in a safe, secure, and good condition, free from holes, tears, shredding, fading or the development of any rust, corrosion, rotting, or other deterioration. Should an awning become unsafe, be in danger of falling, or otherwise become subject to the maintenance requirements contained in this section, the owner of the building on which the awning is located shall, upon written notice from the administrator, remove or repair the awning in such a manner as to render it compliant with the requirements of this article.

5.

In addition to the requirements of sections 15-1 and 15-2 of this ordinance, applications for awnings shall provide information relative to the awning's proximity to features such as sidewalks, curb, streetlights, street trees, benches and other elements necessary to demonstrate compliance with the above conditions.

(Ord. of 11-6-2013)

(Ord. of 11-6-2013)