International Building Code Section 3202 is amended to read as follows:

3202.1 Encroachments below grade. Encroachments below grade shall comply with Section 3202.1.1 through 3202.1.3.

3202.1.1 Structural Support. Any permanent part of a building erected below grade that is necessary for structural support of the building or structure shall not project beyond the lot lines.

3202.1.2 Vaults and other enclosed spaces. The construction and utilization of vaults and other enclosed spaces below grade shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable governing authority.

3202.1.3 Areaways. Areaways shall be protected by grates, guards or other approved means.

3202.2 Encroachments above grade and below 10 feet in height. Encroachments into the public right-of-way above grade and below 10 feet in height shall be prohibited. Doors and windows shall not open or project into the public right-of-way.

3202.3 Encroachments 10 feet or more above grade. Encroachments 10 feet or more above grade shall comply with Sections 3202.3.1 through 3202.3.4. The encroachments listed below shall not be considered permanent structures and shall be authorized pursuant to a right-of-way use permit issued in accordance with ACC 12.60.

3202.3.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable loads as specified in Chapter 16. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs with less than 15 feet of clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured from the building. Stanchions or columns that support awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be subject to city of Auburn Engineering Design Standard requirements.

3202.3.2 Windows, balconies, architectural features and mechanical equipment. Where the vertical clearance above grade to projecting windows, balconies, architectural features or mechanical equipment is more than 10 feet, 1 inch of encroachment is permitted for each additional 1 inch of clearance above 10 feet, but the maximum encroachment shall be 4 feet.

3202.3.3 Encroachments 15 feet or more above grade. Encroachments 15 feet or more above grade shall not be limited. Such encroachments shall not be considered permanent structures and shall be authorized pursuant to a right-of-way use permit issued in accordance with ACC 12.60.

3202.3.4 Pedestrian walkways. The installation of a pedestrian walkway over a public right-of-way shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer. The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest part of a pedestrian walkway shall be not less than 15 feet and the height determined by the city engineer to be needed to accommodate current and anticipated future use of the public right-of-way (including construction and re-construction of utilities).

3202.4 Temporary encroachments. This section not adopted.