Chapter 17.126
SPECIAL SETBACK PROVISIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS

Sections:

17.126.010    Purpose and designation of streets.

17.126.020    Compliance required.

17.126.030    Variance procedure.

17.126.010 Purpose and designation of streets.

Because of heavy or arterial traffic volume and congestion, existing or probable intensive or commercial development of abutting properties, substandard paving widths, the probability of inadequate sight distances, and other like conditions affecting traffic safety and light, air, and vision along streets, the city council finds that the public health, safety and welfare require that building setback lines, as hereinafter specified, be, and they are hereby, established on all properties abutting the following named streets and sections of streets. Where applicable, requirements set forth in this provision shall be in addition to the yard requirements specified for the zoning districts. Unless otherwise specified, the distances set forth shall be measured from the centerline and at right angles to the centerline of the street.

Street

Distance

(Table Reserved)

[Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.126.020 Compliance required.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to construct, erect or locate any building or other structure within any setback lines as established in this chapter. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.126.030 Variance procedure.

Where practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, and results inconsistent with the general purposes of this code may result from the strict application of the provisions of this section, a variance may be granted pursuant to the provisions and procedures set forth in Chapter 17.132 BMC. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]