Chapter 18.115
ZERO LOT LINE PROVISIONS

Sections:

18.115.010    Purpose.

18.115.020    Decision process.

18.115.030    Information required.

18.115.040    Redivision plan.

18.115.050    Setbacks.

18.115.010 Purpose.

This chapter provides for zero lot line development to encourage flexibility in housing type, reduction of lot costs, and opportunities for solar orientation. Zero lot line dwellings may be approved in the R-2 or R-3 zones. The density provisions of the base zones are applicable to zero lot line development. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 5.14), 1998)

18.115.020 Decision process.

Zero lot line development shall be reviewed and determined by planning and public works as a Type II decision. The design review procedures set forth in Chapter 18.145 RMC shall be followed. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 5.14), 1998)

18.115.030 Information required.

The applicant for zero lot line development shall submit the following information with the design review application:

A. A plot plan showing the location of all proposed structures and the type of structures proposed.

B. Restrictive covenant to limit the type and location of the dwelling on the site.

C. Solar easement for each lot, if appropriate. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 5.14), 1998)

18.115.040 Redivision plan.

A redivision plan for existing lots may be considered in the R-2 and R-3 zones; provided, that none of the lots to be created are smaller than 3,000 square feet. The plan shall be reviewed and determined by planning and public works as a Type I decision. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 5.14), 1998)

18.115.050 Setbacks.

With the exception of the zero lot line boundary, all other setbacks and height limits of the R-2 and R-3 zones shall apply. (Ord. 974 § 4 (Exh. A.2 § 5.14), 1998)