17.120.070
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Required findings for varianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. approval
Before a variance may be granted, it shall be shown that there are exceptional circumstances, no material detriment, no adverse effect on comprehensive plan, special circumstances, and no special privilege.
- Maximum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. reduction25 pct
Front yard setbacks may be reduced by not more than 25% of minimum requirements.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase10 pct
Height of structures may be increased by not more than 10% of maximum permitted height.
- Minimum setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from property line after reduction3 ft
but no closer than 3 feet to any property line.
- Maximum parking reduction10 pct
Parking spaces may be reduced in number by 10% of the required parking but not to exceed three spaces.
- Maximum parking reduction in spaces3 spaces
but not to exceed three spaces.
- Maximum side and rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. reduction40 pct
Side and rear yard setbacks may be reduced by not more than 40% of minimum requirements, but no closer than 3 feet to any property line.
- Maximum sign area increase10 pct
Sign area may be increased by not more than 10% of maximum permitted area.
- VarianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. cannot authorize unauthorized use
No variance shall be granted which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zoning regulations governing the parcel of property.
From the ordinance
Front yard setbacks may be reduced by not more than 25% of minimum requirements. Side and rear yard setbacks may be reduced by not more than 40% of minimum requirements, but no closer than 3 feet to any property line. Height of structures may be increased by not more than 10% of maximum permitted height. Sign area may be increased by not more than 10% of maximum permitted area. Parking spaces may be reduced in number by 10% of the required parking but not to exceed three spaces.