In addition to the provisions for decks that are found in § 348-5.5C and D of this chapter, a landing area at the top of stairs leading to an entry of the dwelling shall be permitted in the required yard area, subject to the following restrictions:

A deck shall be permitted in the required front yard setback, provided it does not exceed the height of 12 inches and is located no closer than three feet to any property line.

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 348-5.5D, in the R-75, R-50, R-40A, R-40B, R-40E, R-40W, R-B-1, R-B-2, R-B-3, R-B-4, R-B-5, R-B-6, and R-B-7 Zones, exclusively, landings and stairs, regardless of height, may extend into rear yard areas provided they are at least 10 feet from the water's edge or rear property line, whichever is greater.

A deck that requires railings shall have railings that are no higher than 42 inches, and that 2/3 of the area between the surface of the deck and the top cross member is open.

The installation of an under-deck drainage system such as TrexRainEscape^® or equivalent under an elevated deck shall be considered the equivalent of an impervious deck surface such as fiberglass and such a deck shall be considered part of the impervious surface calculation as well as building coverage calculation to the same extent as covered porches or fiberglass decks. A zoning permit shall be required prior to the installation of such a system under an elevated open deck or clearly labeled on a plot plan that includes the proposed construction of an elevated deck that will include such a system.