RULE 10 - BUILDING PROJECTIONS OVER PUBLIC STREETS

Question 1

Are projections beyond the property line allowed?

Answer 1

No. Unless otherwise allowed by the Code.

Question 2

Projections into the RROW
National roads or public highways:

Answer 2

footings located at least 2.40m below grade
may project 300mm (maximum) beyond the
property line

Question 3

Projections into the RROW
Public sidewalk

Answer 3

Foundations may
encroach 500mm into the sidewalk if top of
foundation is at least 600mm below grade

Question 4

Balconies

Answer 4

Clearance between sidewalk grade and
lowest portion of balcony = 3.00m
minimum

Question 5

Arcades

Answer 5

Arcades may be constructed on sidewalks
of streets whenever allowed or required by
existing building and zoning regulations.

Arcades shall be at least 3.00m above the
sidewalk grade.

Question 6

doors and windows

Answer 6

Unless at least 2.40m above the pavement,
no door or window shall project beyond the
property line when fully opened or upon
opening.

Question 7

chaflans

Answer 7

Every corner building or fence on a public
street less than 3.60m wide shall be
truncated at the corner to form a chaflan.

The chaflan shall be at least 4.00m wide.

Question 8

Projections into the RROW

Answer 8

In all cases, these projections shall not
obstruct any utilities/services, unless the
owner is willing to pay for the rerouting of
said utilities/services.