Chapter 17.138
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS
Sections:
17.138.060 Architectural projections into yards.
17.138.060 Architectural projections into yards.
A. Cornices, eaves, sills, fireplaces, flues, ornamental features and other similar features may extend or project into a required yard a distance of not more than 30 percent of the required yard, and in no case shall they be closer than three feet to any yard line.
B. Uncovered and unenclosed ground story decks less than 30 inches above grade may project into a required yard a maximum of 50 percent of the required yard.
C. Covered porches that extend from the ground floor level of a single-family or duplex residence may project into a required front yard setback a maximum of 10 feet.
D. When abutting the two street rights-of-way of a corner lot, a covered porch may project into a required side yard setback a maximum of eight feet.
E. The following conditions must be met before a final approval:
1. The proponent must submit a building permit application containing a site plan accurately indicating the location of the property boundaries, the setback boundaries, and the location of the proposed porch. The building official may require a survey if necessary to definitively establish boundaries;
2. The porch must be unenclosed. Railing or related applications are allowed;
3. The applicant must demonstrate that the porch will not contribute to additional construction, such as upper story decks, projecting into the regulated setbacks;
4. The applicant must demonstrate that the porch will not adversely impact adjacent property owners. (Ord. 2673 § 3, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.138.070 Appeals.
Appeals of a final decision shall be submitted pursuant to BMC 17.06.180, Appeals. (Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007)