§ 61.204. Awnings, Marquees and Overhangs.

All awnings, marques and overhangs projecting over the public right-of-way shall be constructed in accordance with the Orlando Building Code (Chapter 13 of the City Code) and all of the following requirements:

Height Above Sidewalk. Awnings, awning frames, marquees and overhangs erected over the right-of-way from commercial buildings shall not be less than nine feet above the sidewalk at their lowest point and they shall not project closer than twenty-four inches from the vertical projection of the back of the street curb line or the edge of the pavement line if there is no curb.

Responsibility of Owners for Location. Owners of commercial buildings shall be responsible for the location and maintenance of awnings, awning frames, overhangs, marquees and supporting pillars of their respective buildings.

Runoff Not to Fall on Sidewalk or Street. No marquee, awning or overhang may be constructed in such a manner that the rain runs off of the marquee, awning of overhang onto the sidewalk or street in such a manner as to unreasonably interfere with the public use of the sidewalk or street.

Projecting Signs and Awnings. Projecting signs and awnings attached to existing buildings located in the traditional city activity centers and mixed use corridors shall be allowed to encroach into the centerline setback, upon the condition that the property owner enter into a binding agreement with the City providing liability insurance and ensuring that if any governmental agency acquires the right-of-way above which such sign(s) or awning(s) are located then such sign(s) or awning(s) shall be removed and/or relocated at no expense to the government agency.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098; Ord. of 4-20-1992, Doc. #25635)