19.28.100 Permitted Yard Encroachments.

   Table 19.28.100 sets forth the rules and regulations for permitted yard encroachments in the Single- Family Residential district.

Table 19.28.100 Permitted Yard Encroachments
A.   Extension of a legal non-conforming wall line	1.   Where a building legally constructed according to existing yard and setback regulations at the time of construction, encroaches upon present required yards and setbacks, one encroaching side yard setback may be extended along its existing building lines if the addition receives a Minor Residential Permit1 and conforms to the following: a.   The extension or addition may not further encroach into any required setback and the height of the existing non-conforming wall and the extended wall may not be increased. b.   The maximum length of the extension is 15 feet.1 c.   The extension of any wall plane of a first-story addition is not permitted to be within 3 feet of any property line. d.   Only one such extension is permitted for the life of such building.
	2.   This section applies to the first story only and shall not be construed to allow the further extension of an encroachment by any building, which is the result of the granting of a variance or exception, either before or after such property becomes part of the City.
	3.   This section does not apply to attached accessory structures such as attached carports.2
B.   Architectural Features (not including patio covers)	1.   May extend into a required yard a distance not exceeding 3 feet.2.   No architectural feature, or combination thereof, whether a portion of a principal or accessory structure, may extend closer than 3 feet to any property line.
C.   Porch post in the R1-a zone	Posts for porches are allowed to encroach 2 feet into the required front setback. See Section 19.28.040 for permit requirements.
D.   Low, open fencing for porches in the R1-a zone	Allowed to encroach 2 feet into the required front setback area. See Section 19.28.040 for permit requirements.
E.   Porch platform and roof overhang in the R1-a zone	May encroach 5 feet into the required front setback. See Section 19.28.040 for permit requirements.
F.   Accessory Structures (including attached patio covers)	As allowed by Chapter 19.100, Accessory Structures
Notes: 1   Does not apply in the R1-a zone 2   Only applies to properties in the R1-a zone

 

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2079, (part), 2011)