St. Petersburg |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 16. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS |
Section 16.20.020. NEIGHBORHOOD SUBURBAN SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICTS (NS) |
§ 16.20.020.8. Roof lines and slopes.
Required building setbacks increase above 24 feet in height except for towers, turrets and dormers as provided herein. At 24 feet or below, a cornice line shall be provided and the roofline shall begin. The roof slope shall not exceed 45 degrees (12:12 pitch). The roof peak shall not exceed the maximum height of 36 feet. If a sloped roof is not characteristic of the design style, the wall plane shall be accentuated with a cornice line at or below 24 feet in height. Any portion of a wall exceeding 24 feet in height shall be set back at least twice the normally required side yard setback from the side property line.
(Code 1992, § 16.20.020.8; Ord. No. 876-G, § 3, 2-21-2008)