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Town of Foster
Town of Foster Zoning Ordinance
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§ 38-272

Setback exceptions

The space in a front, side or rear setback shall be open and unobstructed with the following exceptions:

    • (1) An unenclosed porch may extend up to ten feet into a side or rear setback.

    • (2) Ordinary projections of windowsills, cornices and other ornamental features may extend up to five feet into any setback.

    • (3) Landscape features such as trees, shrubs and terraces may be placed in any setback. Fences shall be set a minimum of five feet back from the line.

    • (4) In GB and HC2 districts an outdoor telephone booth may be located in the front setback, provided it is adjacent to a permitted parking area.

(Ord. of 6-23-1994, art. VI, § 1; Ord. of 9-9-2010; Ord. of 10-26-2023(4); Ord. of 4-25-2024(14); Ord. of 4-24-2025(8))

Editor's note— An ordinance adopted Apr. 25, 2024, amended the title of § 38-272 to read as herein set out. The former § 38-272 title pertained to yard exceptions.