Building on your lot in Highland

In the case of reversed corner lots and street side yards, fences and walls, as permitted by subsection (A)(2) of this section, shall ensure the safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic by providing for adequate sight lines.

In any required front yard, except as provided for in HMC § 16.16.040(D)(4)(f) and § 16.22.040(B)(5)(m), a wall or fence shall not exceed four feet in height.

However, walls or fences may be permitted up to a maximum height of five feet; provided, that the portion of the fence or wall above three feet in height is wrought iron or other 90 percent light-permitting material.

Said pilasters with caps or optional lighting fixtures may also extend up to a maximum of 12 total inches above the adjacent fences or walls they reinforce, for a maximum height of six feet.

A fence or wall not more than six feet in height, as measured from the highest adjacent grade, may be maintained along any interior side yard, rear yard or street side yard; provided, that such wall or fence does not extend into the required front yard (see Figure 16.40.100.A).

Accessory buildings shall have a maximum height of 20 feet and shall not exceed 1,000 square feet; provided, however, that the accessory building is no higher than the main structure.

Accessory buildings shall have a maximum height of 20 feet and shall not exceed 1,000 square feet; provided, however, that the accessory building is no higher than the main structure.

Shall not exceed 1,000 square feet in area, or more than 20 feet in height, or project closer than five feet to an interior side, street side, or rear lot line; provided, that the canopies/patio cover is no higher than the main structure.

In no case shall an accessory structure be located closer than one foot from the property line.

Accessory buildings shall be located at least 10 feet from any other building.

Parking and storage of recreational vehicles is permitted within the side yard and rear yard.

Parking shall be limited to the paved driveway in front of the residence or a paved surface within the side yard or rear yard.

No storage of recreational vehicles shall occur in the front yard of a residential property unless there is no suitable location within the side yard or rear yard which meets the requirements specified within this section.

Temporary off-street parking of a recreational vehicle on a paved driveway in the front yard shall be allowed for the purpose of loading, unloading, or otherwise prepping or cleaning the recreational vehicle and shall be in compliance with the following conditions:

Parking and storage of all motorized and nonmotorized recreational vehicles which contain an engine shall only occur on a paved surface of asphalt or concrete.

Parking and storage of all nonmotorized recreational vehicles which do not contain and/or carry an engine shall occur on asphalt, concrete, gravel or pavers.

Fitted covers are permitted and may be used as long as they are maintained in good condition.

Parking of a recreational vehicle with a temporary parking permit shall be allowed for a maximum of three consecutive days (not more than 72 hours) along the property frontage, or in close proximity of, the associated residence.

The parking of any recreational vehicle as defined in HMC § 10.28.030 is prohibited on city streets unless a temporary parking permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter.

The parking of any nonmotorized recreational vehicle which has been removed from the towing vehicle is prohibited on city streets.

Recreational vehicles shall not be used as living quarters when parked or stored on residential property.

the same day for over-the-counter applications

within one to three business days for electronic applications

Trees which, in the opinion of the city engineer, will cause damage to existing public improvements.

Trees which require maintenance or removal action for the protection of existing electrical power or communication lines or other property of a public utility as determined by the city engineer.

Removal of trees as part of a fire hazard reduction program approved by the fire department.

Removal of trees on lots that have a net area of 20,000 square feet or less, which are developed with a primary structure, other than a sign structure.

In the case of trees determined by the community development director, or designee, to be in a dangerous condition requiring emergency action to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the permit requirement may be waived.

The community development director or his designee shall be notified within five calendar days of the emergency tree removal.

No person, firm, or corporation shall remove, relocate or destroy any heritage tree within the city limits, including an applicant for a building permit, without first obtaining a tree removal permit from the community development director.

No tree designated as an historic landmark shall be altered, removed, relocated or destroyed by any person, firm or corporation without first obtaining a landmark alteration permit and tree removal permit.

Subsequent to investigation, the community development director may approve the permit for the removal of all or some of the trees included in the application, and may attach conditions of compliance as deemed necessary, including but not limited to the replacement of the removed tree(s) with reasonably equivalent replacement trees.