§ 111-39. Permissible projections onto public property.

Subject to such provisions as may be otherwise prescribed by law or ordinance or by rule of the Department of Public Works, the following projections shall be permitted beyond the street lot line or the building line, as the case may be:

A. 

Main cornices or roof eaves. Main cornices or roof eaves located at least 12 feet above the curb shall project not more than two feet.

B. 

Belt courses; lintels; sills; architraves; pediments. Belt courses, lintels, sills, architraves, pediments and similar architectural decorations shall project not more than four inches when less than 10 feet above the curb level and not more than 10 inches when 10 feet or more above the curb level.

C. 

Ornamental columns or pilasters. Ornamental columns or pilasters, including the bases and moldings which emphasize the main entrance of the building, shall project not more than 12 inches.

D. 

Movable awnings. Movable awnings with the lowest portion at least eight feet above the curb level shall project not closer than two feet to the curbline.

E. 

Awning covers or boxes. Awning covers or boxes located at least eight feet above the curb level shall project no more than one foot.

F. 

Fixed awnings and canopies. Fixed awnings and canopies at least 10 feet above the sidewalk may project not closer than two feet to the curbline; but if the lowest portion of such marquee or fixed awning is located 13 1/2 feet or more above the sidewalk, it may project to the vertical plane through the curb.

G. 

Vaults, areas, etc.

(1) 

Permit required. No vault, area or tank for the storage of fuel oil or gasoline shall be permitted under any public sidewalk or area until a permit has been obtained from the Building Official for the excavation and construction of said vault, area or tank.

(2) 

Expiration of permits. Permits issued by the Building Official shall expire on December 31 next following such issuance and shall be paid for at the annual rate prescribed in § 111-42C(9), and for any period of less than one year, at the pro rata amount thereof, payable in advance.

(3) 

Projection and use. Vaults below the sidewalk level shall extend not closer than three feet to the curbline; and the construction and use of such vaults shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the municipal authorities having jurisdiction.

H. 

Hose connections. Hose connections for interior fire-extinguishing requirements and fresh-air inlets for plumbing systems may project through a street wall not more than 12 inches beyond the building line.