Ordinance 2973-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

Section 5: Section 39.150.C.2 of Ordinance 1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.39.150.C.2), which reads as follows: A deck which is not higher than thirty-six inches above grade may extend into a required side yard up to the side lot line. is hereby amended to read as follows: Uncovered porches, decks, and steps which are no higher than three feet above the existing grade do not require a setback from the rear or side lot lines. Section 6: Section 39.150.C.12 or Ordinance 1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.37.150.C.12), which reads as follows: Uncovered porches, decks and steps not over eight feet above grade may encroach into a rear setback by not more than fifty percent of the required setback depth. is hereby amended to read as follows: Uncovered porches, decks, and steps over three feet in height and no higher than ten feet above the existing grade may encroach into the principal building's rear setback area by not more than 50% of the required setback depth. Section 7: Required setbacks—Exceptions. Ordinance 1671-89 (part), as amended (EMC 19.39.150.C.5.d), which reads as follows: Any structure retaining soil which is greater than thirty-six inches in height shall comply with building setback requirements, unless otherwise approved by the planning director, using the review process described in Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures. is hereby amended to read as follows: Any structure retaining soil which is four feet or greater in height shall comply with accessory building setback requirements, unless otherwise approved by the planning director, using the review process described in Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures. Section 8: Required setbacks—Exceptions. Ordinance 1671-89 (part), as amended (EMC 19.39.150.D.2.a), which reads as follows: If the topography of a lot is such that the front building setback line is eight feet or more above the street grade, and there is no reasonable way to construct a driveway up to the dwelling level, a garage/carport may be built into the bank provided it is set back at least five feet from the front property line.