No deck or porch may be situated in the setback area. Decks and porches shall be counted when determining lot coverage.

No deck or porch shall be higher than the highest floor of the principal structure.

Covered decks and porches shall be counted in gross floor area except in the R-1 and R-2 zones as stated in Subsections 27-10.6 and 27-11.9. Uncovered decks or porches shall not be counted in gross floor area.