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The ARTICLE DEFINITIONS

OrdinanceMunicipal Code 2.000

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⚖️ Became law — ordained unanimously; now part of the Municipal Code. (Ordained as amended — unanimous · Dec 16, 2024)

Voted yes (9) — unanimous

Burhan Azeem
Marc McGovern
Patty Nolan
Sumbul Siddiqui
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Paul F. Toner
Ayesha M. Wilson
Cathie Zusy
E. Denise Simmons

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Entered the Municipal Code — became Chapter 2.000 as ordained in December 2024. The Code can be amended at any time; its current text is the authority on what’s in force today.

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Passed to a second reading, 9-0-0Nov 4, 2024

No action takenNov 18, 2024

No action takenNov 25, 2024

No action takenDec 2, 2024

No action takenDec 9, 2024

Ordained as amended, 9-0-0Dec 16, 2024

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ARTICLE 8.000 NONCONFORMITY

8.22.1 h. ConstrucƟon of a dormer or dormers to a nonconforming one- or two-family dwelling which may further violate the yard, height and/or FAR requirements of ArƟcle 5.000 shall comply with the following condiƟons: 1. The primary face of dormer(s) shall not extend beyond the face of the wall below. 2. The length of any dormer shall not exceed 1/2 of the length of the roof upon which it is built. 3. Sides of dormer(s) shall not extend to within 3'-6" of the exisƟng roof termination. 4. Windows within dormers shall cover a minimum of 50% of the primary dormer wall. 5. The top of the dormer shall not extend above the exisƟng roof ridge.

Dormer. A roofed projection built out from a sloping roof, containing a window or windows.

ARTICLE 8.000 NONCONFORMITY 8.22.1 h. Construction of a dormer or dormers to a nonconforming one- or two-family dwelling