50.08.001 ADJUSTMENTS
1. R-6 ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION
a. Notwithstanding LOC 50.08.002 and 50.08.003 the City Manager may grant an administrative modification to the lot coverage, front, and garage yard setback requirements of a development in an R-6 zone, in the following amounts:
i. Lot coverage: Up to 200 sq. ft.
ii. Front yard setback: Up to two ft.
iii. Garage front yard setback: Up to ten ft.
b. The granting authority may grant an administrative modification if:
i. The proposed development makes desirable visual linkages between surrounding buildings by repeating or incorporating similar ridge lines, eaves, window and door openings; or
ii. The requested modification results in a development that is designed more compatibly with the topography and/or physical limitations of the site; or
iii. The requested modification will enhance or better protect a significant natural feature(s) on the site (RC or RP overlay districts); or
iv. The proposed development provides visual continuity and cohesiveness with any abutting historic landmarks through the incorporation of style features, proportions and massing of the landmark structure.
c. An administrative modification shall be processed as a minor development pursuant to the review procedures for minor development contained in LOC 50.07.003.14.
(Ord. 2579, Repealed and Replaced, 03/20/2012)
2. R-DD ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION
a. The reviewing authority may reduce required minimum setbacks for the exterior modification of a single-family detached dwelling in the R-DD zone built prior to 1960 by two ft. if the modification maintains at least 50% of the exterior walls (measured by sq. ft.) and does not increase height by more than 100%. All applicable City Codes and Standards for the R-DD zone apply.
b. The reviewing authority may reduce required minimum setbacks by greater than two ft. but not exceeding five ft. for the exterior modification of a single-family detached dwelling unit in the R-DD zone built prior to 1960 if the modification maintains at least 50% of the exterior walls (measured by sq. ft.), does not increase height by more than 100%, and the setback reduction will not result in an incompatible, negative relationship between the proposed expansion and:
i. The scale and character of the neighborhood;
ii. The scale and character of the street, such that the safety or the experience of a pedestrian using the street is diminished; and
iii. The scale, character and privacy to properties within 300 ft. of the property.
All applicable City codes and standards for the R-DD zone apply.
(Ord. 2579, Repealed and Replaced, 03/20/2012)
3. SOLAR ACCESS YARD SETBACK ADJUSTMENT
The City Manager shall grant a ministerial adjustment to the side yard setback requirement(s) by up to 50% and/or the front or rear yard setback requirement(s) by up to 25% if necessary to build a proposed structure so it complies with either the shade point height standard in LOC 50.06.007.2.c, the allowed shade on a solar feature standard in LOC 50.06.007.2.d, or the solar balance point standard in LOC 50.06.007.2.e as provided herein. This adjustment is not intended to encourage reductions in available solar access or unnecessary modification of setback requirements, and shall apply only if necessary for a structure to comply with the applicable provisions of this section.
(Ord. 2579, Repealed and Replaced, 03/20/2012)