A. Extension Of Uses: Where a zone boundary line divides a lot in single ownership at the time of the passage of the zoning ordinance, the board may permit a use authorized on either portion of such lot to extend not more than one hundred fifty feet (150') into the other portion of the lot.
B. Building Permitted Where No Frontage On Public Street: The board may permit the building of a dwelling upon a lot which does not have a frontage on a street, provided:
1. The owner of the lot also owns or has a permanent easement for a right of way at least twelve feet (12') wide connecting the lot to a street;
2. Area and distance between buildings and adjacent property lines meet area and distance requirements for the zone in which the lot is located;
3. A storm drain is installed or determined by the city engineer to be unnecessary to protect adjoining property from additional water runoff due to the buildings and associated hard surfacing under ordinary storm conditions.
C. Parking Reduction 1 : The board may reduce the amount of off street parking required, where acquisition of land for such use would cause exceptional hardship. (1991 Code § 2.44.070, as amended)
D. Lot Division: In all residential zones, except the R-1 zone, where an existing parcel of land is at least one and one-half (11/2) times as wide and one and one-half (11/2) times as large in area, as required for a lot in the zone, the board may permit the subdivision of the parcel into two (2) equal lots. (Ord. 2006-03, 6-7-2006)
E. Nonconformities 2 : The board may permit the enlargement of or addition to or relocation on a lot of a nonconforming or noncomplying building or structure, or a building or structure occupied by a nonconforming use, provided: (1991 Code § 2.44.070, as amended; amd. 2009 Code)
1. After the enlargement or addition, the percentage of total lot occupied by buildings will not exceed sixty (60), and the percentage of rear yard occupied by accessory buildings in a residential zone will not exceed twenty five (25);
2. If a nonconforming or noncomplying building already occupies required yard space required by the zone in which nonconformance is located, the distance between the building and the property line bordering such required yard space shall not be decreased;
3. Any associated expansion of a nonconforming use shall not involve any increase in intrusion of adjacent or surrounding properties with objectionable smoke, dust, noise, odors or fumes, or of heat, light or electromagnetic energy intensities above the existing ambient levels.
F. Temporary Buildings: The board may permit a temporary building or trailer for commerce or business or residential use, which building is incidental to a permitted use, such permit to be issued for a period of not more than one year. An additional one year extension may be permitted after reapplication to the board.
G. Vote Necessary: A concurring vote of three (3) members of the board shall be necessary for approval of a special permit. (1991 Code § 2.44.070, as amended)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See title 10, chapter 13 of this code for parking regulations. |
| 2 | 2. See title 10, chapter 12 of this code. |