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ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE I ADMINISTRATIVE
TITLE II BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE III PLANNING AND ZONING
TITLE IV BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE V PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE VI UTILITY SERVICES
TITLE VIII PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE IX SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT
TITLE X FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
APPENDIX A ANNEXATIONS
APPENDIX B VACATIONS
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3.3.03: RESIDENTIAL ZONE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
The following property development standards shall apply to all land and permitted or conditionally permitted buildings located within their respective residential zones. Table 3.3.03 of this section lists the site development standards required for residential development properties. Chapter 10 of this title provides special provisions for planned developments. (Ord. 847, 11-8-2007, eff. 3-1-2008)
TABLE 3.3.03
DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS BY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Dimensional Standard
RR
RE
R1
R4
R8
R16
Dimensional Standard
RR
RE
R1
R4
R8
R16
Nominal property size
10.0 acres
5.0 acres
1.0 acre
4 units/ acre
8 units/ acre
16 units/ acre
Minimum property size per unit (square feet)
360,000
180,000
40,000
10,000
5,000
2,500
Street frontage, minimum (in feet)1
300
200
100
75
50
25
Setback (in feet) from:
1. Any property line on an arterial or collector street
30
30
30
25
20
20
2. Front property line on a minor or private street
25
25
25
20
20
155
3. Front property line on a minor or private street where alley provides access to garage or where the garage is side loaded
25
20
20
15
15
105
4. Interior side property line2,8
50
30
53
53
53
53
5. Rear property line2,8
50
30
57
57
57
57
6. Side property line on minor or private street2,4,8
25
25
20
15
15
15
7. Alley setback
3
3
3
3
3
3
Maximum height (in feet)
35
35
35
35
35
505
Minimum distance between buildings (in feet)6
20
20
20
10
10
10
Maximum single-family residential unit size (in square feet)9
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Notes:
   1.   Measured at the setback line; for flag lots, the setback starts at the end of the pole section.
   2.   See section 3.10.08 of this title, regarding development standards.
   3.   See figure 3.3.04 of this chapter to determine minimum setbacks and section 3.3.041 of this chapter regarding snow shedding roof setback. However, no building element shall be closer to a side property line than 1/2 the building element height (see chapter 2, "Definitions", of this title); use the greater of this measurement or that determined from section 3.3.04 and figure 3.3.04 of this chapter.
   4.   If vehicle access is restricted on such street, a setback of 15 feet is permitted.
   5.   Exception to height allowances as noted in chapter 7, "Special Districts", of this title. All buildings over 35 feet in height will require a conditional use permit. Fifty feet (50') maximum height without a conditional use permit when twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the development is devoted to local housing units as noted in section 3.3.21.
   6.   To points of building elements in opposition.
   7.   Determine rear setback using section 3.3.05 of this chapter.
   8.   For zero lot line developments, the maximum lot coverage standard shall be increased by 10 percent for each lot line with a 0 foot setback. For example, for a lot with 1 zero lot line and a size of 10,000 square feet, the percent of lot coverage would be: 30% + 10% x (30%) = (30+3)% = 33%.
   9.   Maximum square footage of a structure will be determined, as defined by the International Building Code, adopted by reference in title 2 “Building Regulations.” The square footage of all floors, conditioned and unconditioned, and habitable attics, and including covered porches, decks, and other usable areas under roofs as measured to the outside of the exterior walls; excluding eaves unless intended to cover useable space.
(Ord. 847, 11-8-2007, eff. 3-1-2008; amd. Ord. 864, 2-12-2009; Ord. 998, 1-14-2021; Ord. 1009, 10-6-2022)
3.3.04: RESIDENTIAL ZONE LOT WIDTH VERSUS SIDE YARD SETBACK:
See figure 3.3.04 of this section to determine side yard setback, or the following formulas:
 
Minimum Lot Width (feet)
Maximum Lot Width (feet)
Formula
0
50
s = 5
50
75
s = 0.068w+1.6
75
100
s = 0.132w-3.2
100
125
s = 0.2w-10
Over 125
s = 15
 
where s is the side yard setback in feet for one side and w is the lot width, in feet.
Figure 3.3.04
 
However, for lots up to one hundred feet (100') wide, the sum of both side yard setbacks shall equal a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the lot width when measured at the location of the setback. For lots over one hundred feet (100') in width, the requirement is for the sum of both side yard setbacks to equal at least thirty percent (30%) of the lot width when so measured. The administrator may approve, for lots up to one hundred twenty five feet (125') wide, a relaxation of total side yard setback to up to twenty five percent (25%) of the lot width if conditions of topography, adjacent buildings, vegetation, or wetlands impact the location of the proposed building site. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006; Ord. 1009, 10-6-2022)
3.3.041: SNOW SHEDDING ROOF SETBACK:
If the interior side setback is less than ten feet (10') and the roof slopes toward the interior side property line, then the roof shall be designed to hold and/or shed snow to prevent snow accumulation on the adjoining property. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)
3.3.05: RESIDENTIAL ZONE LOT DEPTH VERSUS REAR YARD SETBACK:
If rear yard setback is less than ten feet (10') and the roof slopes toward the property line, then the roof will be designed to hold snow to prevent snow accumulation on adjacent properties.
 
Setback standard:
 
 
Lots less than 100 feet deep
 
5 foot minimum
Lots 100 - 200 feet deep
 
10 foot minimum
Lots over 200 feet deep
 
20 foot minimum
(Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)
3.3.06: RESIDENTIAL ZONE LOT COVERAGE OF IMPROVEMENTS:
The maximum permitted lot coverage varies with lot size. Figure 3.3.06 of this section establishes the maximum permitted lot coverage for all uses in all residential zones.
To determine the lot coverage for a proposed development, calculate the following values and add to determine the total coverage. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)
 
Building/house footprint
 
100 percent of footprint area = A
Decks, patios, walkways, plazas, etc.
 
50 percent of covered area = B
Driveways, surface parking, etc.
 
35 percent of covered area = C
 
 
Total = A+B+C
 
(Ord. 864, 2-12-2009)
Determine the maximum permitted lot coverage (A+B+C) for home sites by using figure 3.3.06 of this section, or the following formulas:
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Lot Size
Formula
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Lot Size
Formula
Less than 5,000
c=50%
5,000
10,000
c=(-4/100,000 s+0.7)*100
10,000
20,000
c=(-6/1,000,000 s+0.36)*100
20,000
40,000
c=(-2/1,000,000 s+0.28)*100
40,000
100,000
c=(-9.45/10,000,000 s+0.2378)*100
100,000
200,000
c=(-4.33/10,000,000 s+0.1866)*100
Over 200,000
c=10%
 
where c is the maximum allowable lot coverage, in percent, and s is the lot size, in square feet.
For sites with multiple dwellings per lot, or condominium or townhouse plats, the applicable lot size for the purposes of calculating maximum lot coverage shall be determined by dividing the entire lot size (less non-developable land) by the total number of dwelling units.
Some examples:
   (A)   Lot Size = 7,000 square feet.
   House plus garage footprint = 1,800 square feet x 1.00 = 1,800 (A).
   Patio = 200 square feet x 0.50 = 100 (B).
   Driveway and walk = 300 square feet x 0.35 = 105 (C).
   A + B + C = 1,800 + 100 + 105 = 2005.
   Lot size = 7,000; from figure 3.3.06 of this section, maximum value for A + B + C = 42%, or 2,940.
   So this example meets the coverage requirement.
   (B)   Lot Size = 15,000 square feet.
   House plus garage footprint = 3,500 square feet x 1.00 = 3,500 (A).
   Patio and deck = 800 square feet x 0.50 = 400 (B).
   Driveway and walk = 600 square feet x 0.35 = 210 (C).
   A + B + C = 3,500 + 400 + 210 = 4,110.
   Lot size = 15,000; from figure 3.3.06 of this section, maximum value for A + B + C = 27%, or 4,050.
   So in this example, something will have to be reduced to bring the total to 4,050.
Figure 3.3.06
(Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006; amd. Ord. 1009, 10-6-2022)
3.3.07: RESIDENTIAL ZONE REQUIRED DETERMINATION:
Each application for a building permit will show calculation for the above requirements. For odd shaped lots, corner lots, and similar situations where an interpretation of the standards is required, the administrator may require the submittal of specific building envelopes and other information to demonstrate compliance with the intent of these requirements. The administrator will make a determination of compliance or noncompliance. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)
3.3.08: RESIDENTIAL ZONE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
   (A)   Landscaping. See section 3.8.13 of this title.
   (B)   Accessory dwelling units may be utilized as short-term rentals given conformance with section 3.13.09 of this title.
   (C)   The commission may approve smaller individual lots in a multiple lot subdivision if the average size meets the minimum size values shown in table 3.3.03 in this chapter. See also chapter 10, “Planned Unit Development”, of this title.
   (D)   Home occupation (see definitions, chapter 2 of this title). An occupation which complies with the following criteria shall be deemed a home occupation:
      1.   The use, including all storage space, shall occupy not more than fifty percent (50%) of the residence’s floor area which is finished for living purposes.
      2.   There shall be no commercial advertising, except one nonluminous sign bearing the name and occupation of the resident, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, and placed flat against the building.
      3.   No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which will be detrimental to the residential use of said residence or surrounding residences because of vibration, noise, dust, smoke, odor, interference with radio or television reception, or other factors.
      4.   Materials or commodities delivered to or from the residence which are of such bulk and quantity as to require delivery by a commercial motor vehicle or a trailer, or the parking of customer’s automobiles in a manner or frequency causing disturbance or inconvenience to nearby residents or so as to necessitate a parking lot, shall be prima facie evidence that the occupation is a primary business, and not a home occupation. “Commercial motor vehicle”, for these purposes, shall not be said to include a united parcel service or federal express delivery or other like courier services and parcel post services, making deliveries to the subject property with a frequency not uncommon in residential neighborhoods.
   (E)   Residential development shall provide open space in the amount of one hundred (100) square feet per bedroom in excess of one (1) bedroom per dwelling unit. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006; amd. Ord. 998, 1-14-2021; Ord. 1009, 10-6-2022)
3.3.09: RESIDENTIAL ZONE DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS:
   (A)   Purpose: To ensure that the McCall area's built environment complements McCall's natural environment, scenic mountain setting, and historic, small town character.
      1.   To support development that is residential in character and compatible with its surrounding neighborhood.
      2.   To preserve natural features, including waterways, open space, trees, native vegetation, and wildlife habitat and corridors.
      3.   To promote active and safe streetscapes in residential neighborhoods that are conducive to walking and biking.
   (B)   Applicability: The design standards apply to accessory dwelling units, multifamily residential developments of three (3) or more units and single-family residential dwelling units greater than three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.
   (C)   Residential Design Standards:
      1.   Building Scale: The building shall be in scale with the site conditions and surrounding structures. Appropriate scale can be accomplished through the following:
         a.   The principal structure on the site is the dominant element.
         b.   Building massing and scale is responsive to the site conditions, including views through and of the site, and existing vegetation. Development that is designed to complement rather than dominate the natural landscape.
         c.   Variations in wall planes and roof lines are incorporated to minimize the apparent scale of the building.
         d.   Porches, balconies, decks and terraces that strengthen the residential scale and character of the building.
      2.   Building Design: Building designs shall enhance and/or continue the styles found in the McCall area with allowance for new interpretations of historic details. Local natural building materials, roof overhangs, covered porches and entrances, simplicity of design, and segmented windows are elements of the McCall style. Building designs that are in keeping with the McCall style include the following:
         a.   Materials:
            i.   Natural looking exterior materials looking siding and decking materials that resist heat and flames, including: composite decking, cement, plaster, stucco, masonry (such as stone brick or blocks) and fiber-cement siding, soffit, and trim products.
            ii.   Use of stones that convey the appearance of a structural element rather than a veneer facing.
            iii.   Metal when used in combination with natural materials.
         b.   Roofs:
            i.   Roofs that compliment and respond to the mountain setting and heavy snow environment.
            ii.   Hipped, pitched, shed and gabled roofs.
            iii.   Roofs designed to prevent snow or ice from shedding directly onto a pedestrian walkway, access or adjacent property.
            iv.   Class A fire rated roof assemblies.
         c.   Exterior Color:
            i.   Exterior wall colors that tend toward earthy warm hues, with accent colors kept to a minimum of two (2) and used to highlight entrances.
            ii.   No harshly contrasted color combinations, brilliant, luminescent or day-glow colors on exterior finishes.
         d.   No blank walls shall face street frontages, including blank or unarticulated garage doors.
         e.   Decks and balconies shall be designed to handle snow and drift loads including snow shedding from roof overhangs above. (Ord. 998, 1-14-2021; amd. Ord. 1009, 10-6-2022)