17.02.030, 17.02.040, Table 02-A
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
Housing
Uses
Extracted standards
12 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Base heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. without heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. variation16 ft
Any individual or persons desiring to build a new structure or an addition to an existing structure shall be permitted to build up to 16 feet in height...
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. with heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. variation permit26 ft
Approval for proposed structures or additions to existing structures exceeding 16 feet in height, may be sought through application for a height variation permit, which, if granted ... will permit the individual to build a structure not exceeding 26 feet in height...
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. on sloping lots30 ft
On sloping lots described in subsections (B)(1)(a) and (b) of this section, the foundation of the structure shall contain a minimum eight-foot step with the slope of the lot... no portion of the structure shall exceed 30 feet in height...
Other
- Landscape buffer between driveway and side property line18 in
A driveway that is located adjacent to a side property line shall provide a minimum 18-inch-wide landscaped area between the side property line and the adjacent driveway...
- Exterior stairs to upper story prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Exterior stairs to an upper story shall be prohibited, unless leading to and/or connected to a common hallway, deck, or entry...
- Geology report required for new single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. residence
Applications that involve the construction of a new single-family residence shall include a geology report determining that the project is geologically feasible.
Lot coverage means that portion of a lot or building site which is occupied by any building or structure, including trellises; decks over 30 inches in height... parking areas; driveways; or impervious surfaces...
- Maximum foliage heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. without view restoration permit16 ft
No person shall significantly impair a view from a viewing area of a lot by permitting foliage to grow to a height exceeding... 16 feet.
- Minimum driveway width10 ft
A driveway shall be a minimum width of ten feet...
- Roof deck/balcony size requiring compatibility review80 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
A roof deck or balcony that exceeds 80 square feet or projects more than six feet from the existing building shall not be approved unless determined to be compatible with the existing neighborhood.
- Turning radius for steep driveways25 ft
A paved 25-foot turning radius shall be provided between the garage or other parking area and the street of access for driveways which have an average slope of ten percent or more...
Setback
- Garage setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from front/street-side property line20 ft
A garage with a direct access driveway from the street of access shall not be located less than 20 feet from the front or street-side property line...
From the ordinance
Minimum two enclosed parking spaces... maximum height 30 feet on sloping lots...
Parking requirements
{
"single_family_<5000_sqft": "2 enclosed + 2 unenclosed",
"single_family_>=5000_sqft": "3 enclosed + 3 unenclosed"
}