Do decks count?
Decks count toward setbacks and must gain approval through the issuance of a zoning permit prior to their construction. • Decks attached to the home must meet the setbacks required for the principal structure including a 75’ setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark for their approval. • Decks not attached to the house must meet a 10’ setback from the house. • Decks attached to a pool, not attached to the house, must meet all setbacks of accessory structures including a 10’ setback from any structure they are not attached to. • Once the pool and deck are connected to the house, they become part of the house and must meet the same setback requirements as the house.
