A. Basements that do not exceed the maximum size listed below shall be excluded when calculating livable area.
1. | Area District IE | -540 square feet |
2. | Area District I | -330 square feet |
3. | Area District II | -260 square feet |
4. | Area District III | -238 square feet |
5. | Area District IV | -225 square feet |
6. | Area District V | -180 square feet |
7. | Area District VI | -150 square feet |
8. | Area District VII | -135 square feet |
B. If the total of all basement areas on a property exceeds the maximum size under subsection A of this section, all such basement areas shall comply with the following restrictions:
1. The maximum allowable size of the basement shall be no more than sixty percent (60%) of the footprint of the structure. No portion of the basement shall extend beyond the footprint of the structure. (Ord. 0-14-1279, 6-27-2014)
2. The basement shall comply with all requirements for livable area contained in this chapter, including, but not limited to, the required number of off street garage spaces and building setbacks.
3. The basement shall comply with all applicable Building Code requirements relating to habitable space, hallways, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. (Ord. 0-14-1279, 6-27-2014; amd. Ord. 0-18-1340, 10-10-2018)
C. Exceptions to this section shall be granted by the issuance of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 0-14-1279, 6-27-2014)