Division 17.06 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Sections: 17.06.010 General 17.06.020 Dual city lots 17.06.030 Building permits to conform 17.06.040 Subdivision to conform 17.06.050 Private construction on city or public utility property

On-site improvements not covered by this chapter are subject to the requirements of Piedmont City Code chapter 8 Building, Construction and Fire Prevention.

If an applicant seeks city approval for improvements on a lot that falls within both Piedmont and Oakland boundaries, the city will consider the entire lot area in evaluating floor area ratio, landscape, structure coverage and setbacks.

The Chief Building Official will not issue a building permit for the construction, alteration, or establishment of an improvement or use within the city contrary to this chapter. Each application for a building permit shall state on it the purpose for which the proposed improvement is intended.

No lot may be created that does not conform to this chapter and chapter 19, Subdivisions.

A. Zone A regulations apply. The Zone A regulations and standards apply to a private residential structure, or fence over four feet high, which is located on or over city property, a city easement, or a public utility easement.

B. Encroachment permit required. No building permit will be issued for construction by a person other than the city or a public utility on or over city property or a city easement unless an encroachment permit has first been obtained from the Director of Public Works. An encroachment permit will not be issued until required design review and variance approvals have been given, and the appeal period has lapsed.

C. Public utility improvements. No public utility may construct an improvement on or over city property or a city easement unless prior written permission has been obtained from the Director of Public Works.

D. Public utility easement. The city will not grant a permit or approval under this chapter if the improvement is to be constructed on or over a public utility easement of which the city has actual knowledge, unless the applicant provides written evidence of the prior consent of the public utility owning the easement.

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