We are building a cottage. The association by-laws state that you must build within your "building envelope". I understand from the dictionary that is the area that separates conditioned from unconditioned space. However, is a deck, paver patio, outside open kitchen or pergola allowed to be built outside the "building envelope" that has the actual house. I'm assuming that the deck, paver patio, outside open kitchen or pergola lay within the township guidelines. Is it typical for these items not to be included in that space? Thank you for any assistance you can provide.