Porch definition

Porch means a covered surface supported on pillars or otherwise for the purpose of a pedestrian or vehicular approach to a building.
Porch or “Deck” means an unenclosed floor surface contiguous to a building that is suitable for use by an occupant and supported above the ground on at least two opposing sides by an adjacent structure, and/or posts, piers or other independent supports. A Porch or Deck may be covered or uncovered. A Porch or Deck of up to 100 square feet may be included in the Eligible Basis of the Project and included in the Residential Floor Area for purposes of calculating the building efficiency in the Building Efficiency scoring category.
Porch means an unenclosed exterior structure at or near grade attached or adjacent to the exterior wall of any build- ing, and having a roof and floor.

Examples of Porch in a sentence

  • Porch must include one of the following: ornamental fencing, columns demarcating the perimeter of the porch, or columns supporting the roof of the porch.

  • The accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom/W.C. Living Room, Kitchen/Diner, Side Porch, Landing, Three Bedrooms and a Modern Bathroom.

  • Porch Piracy Protection eligibility and coverage Porch Piracy Protection guards against the theft of eligible items of personal property purchased with Your Account and/or rewards programs associated with Your Account within the first ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.

  • Porch, dormer, and roof forms that echo the character of the neighborhood should be maintained.

  • For detail, see Douglas Porch, The Conquest of the Sahara, New York: Random House, 1984.


More Definitions of Porch

Porch means a structure abutting a dwelling having a roof but with walls that are open and unenclosed to the extent of at least 50% thereof except for removable screens and storm sashes or awnings, used as a private outdoor amenity space;
Porch means an unenclosed, covered structure forming an entry to a building.
Porch. Means a roof cover supported on pillars or cantilevered for the purpose of pedestrian or vehicular approach to a building.
Porch means an unenclosed exterior structure at or near grade attached or adjacent to the exterior wall of any camping unit, and having a roof and floor.
Porch means a roofed structure against and projecting from the exterior walls of a residential building. “Enclosed porch” means a porch having at least forty percent of each side and front, above the floor level, devoted to clear glass.
Porch means a roofed deck or portico structure attached to the exterior wall of a building. A basement may be located under the porch.
Porch means a structure abutting a main wall of a building having a roof, but with walls that are generally open and unenclosed and with direct access to or from a building. An uncovered porch is similar to an uncovered deck, but provides main access to or from a building. (See “deck” and “veranda.”)