Chapter 17.15
SPECIAL STRUCTURES PERMIT

Sections:

17.15.010    Purpose.

17.15.020    Applicability.

17.15.030    Approval Authority.

17.15.040    Findings.

17.15.050    Conditions and Restrictions.

17.15.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the special structures permit process is to assure special buildings and structures are compatible with surrounding areas and uses. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)

17.15.020 Applicability.

A special structures permit shall be required for the following buildings and structures as identified throughout this title:

A. Authorization to exceed the height limit for main buildings in the R-1A zoning district as provided in section 17.32.040(A)(1);

B. Accessory buildings and structures as provided in chapter 17.40;

C. Authorization for basements located under the footprint of accessory buildings outside of the main building area as provided in section 17.44.030(B);

D. Exemptions to the floor area calculations for basements on hillside lots as provided in section 17.44.040;

E. Retaining walls that are taller than six feet in height or located less than twenty feet from other retaining walls on the same property as provided in chapter 17.46;

F. Additions to legal nonconforming main buildings beyond the main building area in the R-1B zoning district as provided in section 17.26.040(E)(1)(a); and

G. As otherwise provided in this title. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)

17.15.030 Approval Authority.

The designated approval authority for special structures permits is the planning commission. The town planner provides a recommendation and the planning commission approves, conditionally approves, or denies the special structures permit in accordance with the requirements of this title as described in section 17.06.070 (Approval Authority) and Table 17.06.070-1 (Approval Authority). (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)

17.15.040 Findings.

Special structure permits shall be granted only when the approval authority determines that the proposed building or structure complies with all of the following:

A. The proposed building or structure will not negatively impact neighboring properties with respect to privacy and view;

B. The proposed building or structure complies with other development standards, restrictions, or limitations for the proposed building or structure, such as height and landscaping screening; and

C. The granting of the special structure permit is consistent with the objectives of the general plan and this title. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)

17.15.050 Conditions and Restrictions.

In granting a special structures permit, the approval authority may impose such reasonable conditions or restrictions as it deems appropriate or necessary to protect the public health, safety, or general welfare, and to secure the purposes of this title, and may require guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)