Chapter 17.80
SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS – EXCEPTIONS
Sections:
17.80.010 Exception to lot size requirements.
17.80.020 Exception to yard requirements.
17.80.030 Exception to building height limitations.
17.80.040 Projection from buildings.
17.80.070 Recreational vehicles (RVs).
17.80.080 Vehicles in an inoperable condition.
17.80.010 Exception to lot size requirements.
If a lot or the aggregate of contiguous lots held in single ownership and recorded in the office of the county assessor at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title has an area or dimension which does not meet the lot size or lot width requirements of the district in which the property is located, the lot or aggregate holdings may be occupied by a use permitted outright in the district subject to the other requirements of the district. (Ord. 778 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017).
17.80.020 Exception to yard requirements.
A. Exceptions to front yard requirements shall include the following:
1. If there are dwellings on both abutting or adjoining lots with front yards of less than the required depth for the district, the front yard for the lot need not exceed the average front yard of the abutting dwellings.
2. If there is a dwelling on one abutting or adjoining lot with a front yard of less than the required depth for the district, the front yard for the lot need not exceed the average between the front yard with less than the required depth and the front yard requirement of the district.
3. See Footnote 12 to Table 2, TMC 17.70.080, for process and additional considerations. (Ord. 778 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017).
17.80.030 Exception to building height limitations.
The following types of structures or structural parts are not subject to the building height limitation of this title: aerials, belfries, chimneys, church spires, cupolas, domes, elevator shafts, fire and hose towers, flagpoles, monuments, observation towers, radio, television and telecommunications towers, smokestacks, transmission towers, water towers, windmills, and other similar projections. (Ord. 778 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017).
17.80.040 Projection from buildings.
A. Except as modified in this section, cornices, eaves, gutters, sunshades, and other similar projections may not project more than two feet into a required yard and in no case shall be allowed to deposit runoff onto adjoining properties.
B. Steps, terraces, platforms, porches, and similar projections having no roof covering and being a maximum of three and one-half feet in height, may project into a required yard.
C. Awning, canopies, marquees, signs and other similar architectural projections may project past the property line and encroach into the public right-of-way in the C-1, C-2, PU and M1 districts where the lot is provided with an approved curb and sidewalk, except in no case shall the projection encroach within two feet of the curb line. Said projections shall also comply with the provisions of the State Building Code.
D. Pedestrian walkways may be conditionally permitted by the city council. (Ord. 778 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017).
17.80.050 Access.
Except as modified in this section, all lots shall abut upon a street other than an alley for a width of at least 25 feet. A lot may abut upon a private easement; provided, that the planning commission grants approval to secure a building permit upon making the finding that the private easement is of adequate width, alignment, grade, and restricted length to afford the same degree of safety as a public street. (Ord. 778 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017).
17.80.070 Recreational vehicles (RVs).
Recreational vehicles may only be used as a dwelling unit within the city to the extent and purpose that a state law preempts city code. However, that with the permission (permit) of the building official or council, an RV may be used as a temporary dwelling at a construction site for an initial period of three months. Said period may be extended upon application for extension and permission from the council or building official for an additional period; provided, however, that there shall be no more than two such units upon any one construction site. (Ord. 778 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017).
17.80.080 Vehicles in an inoperable condition.
In an R-1 or R-2 district no cars, trucks, or similar vehicles which are in an inoperable condition may be located outside of an enclosed building. (Ord. 778 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017).