Chapter 10.30

GENERAL SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

SECTION:

10.30.020: Parcel Coverage Measurement

10.30.030: Height Measurements And Exceptions

10.30.040: Setback Measurements And Exceptions

10.30.050: Setback Exchange For Residentially Zoned Parcels

10.30.010: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe development and site regulations that apply, except where specifically stated, to development in all districts. These standards will be used in conjunction with the standards for each zoning district located in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). In the event of a conflict, the standards specific to the zone district will override these regulations. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

Parcel Coverage is the percent of the total footprint of all structures on a parcel to the net parcel area. The footprints of all principal and accessory structures, including garages, and carports, shall be included in the parcel coverage measurement unless otherwise noted. The following structures shall be excluded from the calculation:

• A. Uncovered decks, patios, landings, balconies, and unenclosed stairways;

• B. Eaves and roof overhangs;

• C. Trellises and similar structures;

• D. Outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs; and

E. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units created through new construction. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-102024)

A. Height Measurement. Excluding accessory structures, the height of a structure shall be measured vertically from the average elevation of the surface of the ground covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure.

• B. Exceptions. The following exceptions shall apply:

1. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the height of any structure necessary for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the State or agency thereof.

2. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, air conditioning equipment, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain structures, and fire and parapet walls, skylights, towers, spires, cupolas, road signs (where allowed), flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, television and radio masts, or similar structures, may be erected above the height limit but shall not be allowed for the purpose of providing additional living or floor space.

C. Height of Accessory Structures. The height of accessory structures shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 10.32 (Accessory Structures). (Ord. 2024- 001, 9-10-2024)

A. Setback Measurement. Setback measurements shall be measured as follows:

1. A setback line defining a required yard is parallel to and at the specified distance from the corresponding front, side, or rear property line. For regulations pertaining to projections or encroachments into required setbacks, refer to Section 10.30.040.B (Allowed Projections).

2. Where a parcel abuts a street having only a portion of its required width dedicated or reserved for public rights-ofway, parcel area and required setbacks shall be measured from a line representing the boundary of the additional width required for street purposes abutting the parcel.

B. Garage and Carport Location. Garages or carports shall be located not less than twenty feet (20') from any street frontage where the garage door or carport opening faces and takes direct access to the street. Where setback requirements pose a greater setback, such setback shall apply.

C. Allowed Projections. In addition to Section 10.30.050 (Setback Exchange for Residentially Zoned Parcels), structure and architectural features may project into a required setback in compliance with the following standards.

1. The standards of this Section apply to new development or structures and new equipment that is added to serve existing structures.

2. Where more than sixty percent (60%) of such portion of the linear frontage of parcels within any block is comprised of parcels with less than the minimum front setback requirement, the minimum front setback requirement in such block may be reduced to the average of the actual front setbacks of all the parcels in such block, counting those which have front setbacks greater than the minimum front setback requirement of the zoning district as having the minimum requirement.

3. The structures listed in Table-10.30-A may extend into, and other encroachments may be in, required setbacks and are subject to all applicable requirements of the Building Code. No structure or projection thereof shall extend into a public easement.

Table 10.30-A

(Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

Excluding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units in compliance with Chapter 10.52 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and Chapter 10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit), front yards on residentially zoned lots may be less than the required setback, provided that a written request and site plan are submitted in accordance with Section 10.30.050 (Setback Exchange). (Ord. 2024- 001, 9-10-2024)

A. Purpose and Applicability. Any new development proposed adjacent to any public right-of-way, private street, alleyway, and/or access easement shall be designed to provide corner cutoff areas for pedestrian and traffic safety.

B. Maximum Height Limit in Corner Cut Off Area. Except as otherwise provided in this Title, no structure, fence, wall, hedge, or other object shall exceed three feet (3') in height when located in a corner cut off area. Corner cutoffs are established to provide an unobstructed view for vehicular traffic approaching an intersection.

C. Measurement of Corner Cutoff Area. On corner parcels, the corner cutoff area shall be formed by a ninety (90)-degree triangle with two sides measuring thirty feet (30') along both the front and side street curb lines, said length beginning at their intersection at the street curb line, and a third side connecting the two (2) ends running diagonally across the property. See Figure 10.30-1 (Corner Cutoff Area Measurement).

D. Maintenance. The traffic safety visibility area shall be continuously maintained by the individual property owner(s) in compliance with the standards established in this Section.

Figure 10.30-1

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(Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)