City of Downey

MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9156 9156Roof: A structural covering over any portion of a building or structure, including projectionsbeyond the walls or support of the building or structure, which is permanently attached.Roof, Flat: A roof nearly horizontal and level (see Figure 9.1.12).Roof, Gabled: A pitched roof having a gable at each end (see Figure 9.1.12).Roof, Gambrel: A ridged roof withtwo (2) slopes on either side, the lowerslope having the steeper pitch. It isoften flared beyond the front and rearof the dwelling forming a deepoverhang (see Figure 9.1.12).Figure 9.1.11. Right-of-Way, UltimateRoof, Hipped: A hipped (or hip) roofslopes down to the eaves on all four (4)sides. Although a hipped roof is notgabled, it may have dormers orconnecting wings with gables (seeFigure 9.1.12).Figure 9.1.12. Roof TypesRoof, Mansard: A mansard roof has two (2) slopes on each of the four (4) sides. The lowerslope is steeper than the upper slope. Dormers are often set in the lower slope. The upper slopeis usually not visible from the ground (see Figure 9.1.12).Roof-Mounted: Wireless communication service antennas that are mounted on any structurethat is not specifically constructed for supporting antennae, in any manner that does not satisfythe definition of “wall mounted.”Rooming House: Any building with not more than five (5) individual rooms where, forcompensation for definite periods, lodging, lodging and meals, or meals are provided for not9.1-34