Chapter 4.50, Nonconforming Uses (Section 4.50.030)

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• Setback-nonconforming deck/balcony replacement

  Any setback-nonconforming deck or balcony, covered or uncovered, within the original building footprint may only be replaced with a like deck or balcony.

• Maximum floor area increase for reconstructed nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. dwelling25 pct

  The floor area of the proposed reconstructed dwelling is not more than 25 percent larger than that of the legally constructed floor area of the original dwelling, or not more than 500 square feet larger, whichever is greater.

• Maximum floor area increase in square feetsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  or not more than 500 square feet larger than the legally constructed floor area of the original dwelling

• Minimum distance from property line for reconstructed dwelling3 ft

  No portion of the reconstructed dwelling may be nearer than three feet to any property line, regardless of the configuration of the original dwelling.

• Expansion beyond original footprint must conform to current setbacksSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.

  Any proposed expansion beyond the original footprint or original number of stories would conform to current setback requirements.