Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Strathcona County - Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Part 3 : General Regulations

3.12  Projections

3.12(1)

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.

3.12(2)

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.

3.12(3)

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).

Table 3.12(A) : Maximum Projections into Required Setbacks

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

0.6 m

(c)

fireplaces and chimneys, provided the horizontal length of each projection shall not exceed a total of 1.83 m

0.6 m

(d)

satellite dishes 1.22 m or less in diameter

0.6 m

(e)

Patio into required setback from front lot line

2.0 m

(f)

Deck into a required setback less than 4.0 m

0.6 m

(g)

Deck into a required setback of 4.0 m to 7.4 m

2.0 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

2.0 m

(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

2.0 m

(l)

Balcony into required setback from rear lot line

3.5 m

(m)

Balcony into required setback from side lot line

0.6 m

(n)

Eaves and eavestrough into a required setback for accessory buildings

0.5 m

3.12(4)

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, January 17, 2025
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